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Deputy Minister Edmondo Cirielli chairs the eighth meeting of the 2024 Joint Development Cooperation Committee
In line with the Mattei Plan, Africa is again the main beneficiary, with initiatives in Senegal, Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Guinea e Mozambico, Eritrea, Mali, Ghana, Malawi. Finally, an update on the evaluation of proposals submitted for the 2023 Call for Proposals relating to contributions to initiatives promoted by Local Authorities and Civil Society Organisations was presented, which showed a very positive response in terms of participation.
International Cooperation in Maternal-Child and Pediatric Health: Agreement Signed Between Gaslini Hospital and AICS
The agreement significantly expands the scope of cooperation between AICS and Gaslini Hospital. It introduces innovative programs such as distance learning through webinars and teleconsultation, alongside the development of context-adapted protocols.
Practical Guide for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Community Life Launched in San Salvador
The guide was developed under the framework of the “PODER: Program for Occupational Inclusion, Advocacy for the Right to Education, and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities” project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with an allocation of €1.7 million.
“Decime for Nonviolence”: AICS Havana’s Campaign with Young Poets to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, AICS Havana has launched the campaign “Decime for Nonviolence”, an innovative initiative aimed at raising awareness about the urgency of eradicating all forms of gender-based violence. This campaign, which began on November 25th to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence […]
“Disability Marker Manual” Presented at AICS Headquarters
The presentation of the Manual served as an essential platform to highlight its role as a tool for inclusive design and to showcase how AICS initiatives are addressing global human rights challenges and social inclusion. The Manual's development was made possible through the joint efforts of AICS, AIFO, CBM, CISP, EDUCAID, RIDS, and the University of Macerata.
Administrative Review Outcome Report for the 5% Global Fund 2024 Now Online
The Administrative Review Outcome Report and Annex 1 – Administrative Review Results for the Call for Proposals on Synergistic Initiatives, submitted by CSOs, Universities, and Public Research Institutions under the Technical Support Spending Framework for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (2024 budget), are now available online. All documents related to the […]
AICS Director Attends Tuscany Region Conference on International Health Cooperation
The Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Marco Riccardo Rusconi, participated in the conference titled “From Global Health to Local Growth: Ten Years of Health Cooperation by the Tuscany Region”, an event dedicated to reflecting on and summarizing a decade of international health cooperation initiatives led by the Global Health Center.
New Initiative on Cultural Rights in El Salvador
The three-year initiative, titled “Strengthening Cultural Rights through the Promotion of Inclusive Social Development,” is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with a budget of €3.5 million. The executing entity will be the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador.
Agreement Signed Between AICS and IZS
This partnership marks a significant step toward integrating health, agriculture, and environmental sustainability, ensuring a holistic approach to global health challenges.
AICS Expands Its Presence in Africa: Two New Offices Open in Côte d’Ivoire and Uganda
With the launch of these two new offices, the AICS international network grows to 20 units, including 10 in Africa, reaffirming the prominent role of Italian Development Cooperation in implementing the “Mattei Plan.”
Italy at the Forefront of the Humanitarian Emergency in Lebanon: Nine New Projects Launched for a Total of €5,400,000
The selection call, launched in exceptionally rapid times to ensure a swift response, is part of a broader intervention framework worth €28 million, aimed not only at mitigating the impact of the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict but also at strengthening Lebanese institutions.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: AICS’s Commitment
On this occasion, AICS is pleased to publish the report “Data Analysis in the Disability Sector, 2023,” which highlights the agency’s commitment to supporting projects in over 20 countries.