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Water Resource Management and Related Risks: Vietnamese Delegation Visits AICS Headquarters
The meeting was part of a broader study tour in Italy, designed to promote the exchange of experiences in sustainable water resource management. Particular attention was given to Italy’s strategies for allocating water across various productive sectors, within a context increasingly affected by the impacts of climate change.
Mattei Plan: Mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea
From 7 to 13 May, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea, with the objective of strengthening Italy’s engagement in West Africa and consolidating partnerships with countries in the region, in line with the Mattei Plan.
Cities and Cultural Heritage Facing the Climate Crisis: Experts Meet in Venice
The debate, titled “Gone with the (Hot) Wind? Cities and Cultural Heritage in the Face of the Climate Crisis,” focused on the urgent need to protect cities and other human settlements from the increasingly severe effects of climate change
AICS Director at Codeway: Public-Private Partnerships Are the Real Leap Forward
Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), was interviewed by Dire agency on the sidelines of the sixth edition of Codeway Expo 2025, the international cooperation and sustainable development fair, promoted by Fiera Roma and Internationalia at the Fiera di Roma exhibition center.
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.