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Italy strengthens its humanitarian and immediate emergency response in Lebanon
The funds will be allocated as follows: €2 million to the United Nations Humanitarian Fund managed by OCHA, €2 million to the Red Cross, and €6 million to non-governmental organizations operating in the country through an Immediate Emergency Call for Proposals managed by AICS Beirut.
“Raccogliamo le idee!”: Young People at the Heart of a Sustainable Future – Event in Rome on 23 March
The “Raccogliamo le idee!” initiative, organized together with the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, is part of the broader framework of actions promoted by AICS on Global Citizenship Education and Sustainable Development, with particular attention to the involvement and empowerment of younger generations in national processes, strengthening forms of active citizenship that promote the values of Global Citizenship Education.
First Meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation in 2026
Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli chaired the first meeting of the Joint Committee for Development Cooperation in 2026, which approved a package of grant and loan initiatives with a total value of €246 million.
Twelfth Plenary Session of the National Council for Development Cooperation
The CNCS is a permanent forum for dialogue with stakeholders involved in Italian development cooperation. It meets at least once a year to express opinions on strategies, planning, policy guidelines, intervention tools, and the effectiveness of development cooperation policies
Women and Health: Italian Development Cooperation’s Commitment to Reducing Inequalities
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) celebrates the initiatives and partnerships supporting the health of women living in developing countries and fragile contexts
AICS accredited as a “Grant Agent” of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE)
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has been officially accredited as a “grant agent” of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), a recognition that enables the Italian institution to manage part of the resources of the world’s largest global fund dedicated to transforming education systems in low-income countries.
Italy–Africa Business Week” returns: synergies and tools in the framework of the Mattei Plan
Business and institutional delegations from Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Egypt, Tunisia, Benin and Cameroon are participating with the aim of developing industrial, commercial and investment partnerships.
Research and Development Cooperation: framework agreement Signed in Rome between AICS and CNR
The agreement goes beyond a mere declaration of intent, establishing a detailed operational framework to maximize synergies between scientific research and development assistance, in line with the Strategic Objectives and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The partnership aims to contribute to the five pillars of sustainable development: People, Prosperity, Peace, Planet, and Partnerships.
SAIMP: promoting Museum Partnerships between Africa and Italy
Following an initial workshop held in Addis Ababa in September 2025, activities now move to Italy with two meetings organized respectively by the Museo delle Civiltà (MUCIV) in Rome and the Centro Conservazione e Restauro La Venaria Reale.
Italy and Senegal together to transform Youth Employment Policies
The study represents a key step toward the validation of the new National Employment Policy and the strengthening of the sectoral strategic framework, within which Italian Cooperation supports the competent Ministry.
Global Fund 5% Call for Proposals 2025: Eligible Initiatives for Funding Published
The approval decision listing the initiatives eligible for funding and the final ranking under the Call for Proposals for the awarding of grants to “Synergistic Initiatives” submitted by CSOs, Universities, and Public Research Institutions within the framework of Technical Support Spending to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is now available.
“Africa Project” launched: SNA to train 1,320 Senior Officials from Four Countries
The project, funded with €6.5 million from the Italian Cooperation fund, is one of the first tangible initiatives under the “Training and Human Capital” axis of the Mattei Plan. The training model includes a combination of in-person modules in partner countries, distance learning, and final sessions at the SNA headquarters in Caserta.