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Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza
This statement has been signed by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Evoolution 2025: Italy and Albania United for Quality Olive Oil
The international workshop “Evoolution 2025” took place at Macfrut, promoted by AICS Tirana, the Tecnopolo of Forlì-Cesena, the Emilia-Romagna Agrifood Cluster, and the University of Bologna. The open event aimed to foster collaboration between Italy and Albania for the development of a modern, sustainable, and competitive olive oil value chain.
Codeway Expo 2025: Italian Cooperation at the Intersection of Ethical Fashion, Culture, and Digitalization
During the three-day event, AICS will also host three thematic panels designed to highlight the strategic role of development interventions in fostering sustainable, inclusive, and shared growth in partner countries.
In Cuba, the Convent of Santa Clara Reborn as a Vocational Training Center
The restoration was supported by €4.5 million in funding from the European Union, with technical assistance from UNESCO through the Transcultura Programme: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity (2020–2025), along with €1.3 million from the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
The Commitment of Italian Cooperation to Sustainable Agriculture at Macfrut 2025
At Macfrut 2025, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) reaffirms its dedication to sustainable agriculture. The AICS booth in Rimini will host delegations from 11 foreign offices, showcasing development projects focused on food security, climate resilience, and social inclusion. During the fair, AICS will also organize three thematic panels highlighting key experiences and best practices in the agricultural sector, with a special focus on technology, sustainability, and inclusion.
Funds Delivered to Six Salvadoran Organizations under the “Semillas” Project
The “Semillas” project is funded by the Italian Government through the Embassy of San Salvador and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). It is implemented by El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and CONAMYPE.
Field Mission in Jordan by AICS Director Rusconi
Jordan remains a priority country for Italian Cooperation, which operates there with a total grant portfolio of €43.4 million — divided into €35.4 million in development grants and €8 million in humanitarian aid — along with over €200 million in concessional loans.
Call for Local Authorities and CSOs: an Additional €85 Million Allocation Approved by the Joint Committee
The Joint Committee for Development Cooperation, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani and Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli, convened on April 2 and approved an additional financial allocation of €84.8 million to the 2023 Call for Proposals for Initiatives Promoted by Local Authorities (LAs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), managed by AICS
AICS at the Practitioners’ Network General Assembly in Vienna
This AMGA offers a space for collective reflection on how the PN can strengthen its role as a meaningful and effective partner, contributing to the European development offer and partnerships. For AICS, the Assembly is also the occasion to review with the top officials of the sister agencies the ongoing collaborations in partner Countries and to explore new opportunities of working together.
New Vocational Training Center Inaugurated in Egypt
A new eco-resilient Vocational Training Center in 10th of Ramadan has been inaugurated in Egypt to promote youth employment and technical training. The two-day event was organized under the framework of MEPEP – Multi-Educational Programme for Employment Promotion in Migration-affected Areas, funded by the European Union.
Apply for the next edition of Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards
Heroes of Tomorrow, part of the exclusive UN SDG Action Campaign, celebrates initiatives and individuals committed to building a more sustainable, equitable, and peaceful world. Applications are now open for the three award categories: Creativity, Changemaker, and Resilience. The deadline for submissions is 7 May 2025.
El Salvador: Italy’s Commitment to Sustainable Horticulture
The opening of the lab is one of the key achievements of the “Trifinio IN” project, funded by the Italian Government through the Italian Embassy in San Salvador and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)