News
“Raccogliamo le idee!”: first local event with schools launches in Velletri
Il percorso avviato contribuirà a un importante momento di restituzione a livello internazionale: l’Italia presenterà infatti i risultati alle Nazioni Unite come modello innovativo di coinvolgimento giovanile nell’ambito dello sviluppo sostenibile.
Italy launches initiative to strengthen the Somali health system
Through this initiative, Italy reaffirmed its firm commitment to supporting Somalia on its path toward stronger institutions, improved public services and better health outcomes by building partnership based on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Italian Development Cooperation Mission to Kenya
From March 24 to 27, 2026, a mission of the Italian Development Cooperation system took place in Kenya, a priority country for both Italian Cooperation and the Mattei Plan, with the aim of consolidating and expanding the strategic partnership
Italian Development Cooperation at Macfrut 2026: commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
The Cooperation’s exhibition space will host ten overseas offices of the Agency—Tirana, Bogotá, San Salvador, Havana, Tunis, Jerusalem, Beirut, Maputo, Kampala, and Hanoi—with two special focuses: one dedicated to Latin America and another to Albania
Public Consultation on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2026–2031
In line with the “multi-stakeholder” approach that characterizes the activities of CIDU, a public consultation has been launched as part of the process leading to the adoption of the third National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights 2026–2031.
Humanitarian flight lands in Lebanon, supported by Italy and EU Partners
This operation highlights Italy’s collaboration with the European Commission in rapid emergency response, emphasizing the increasingly crucial role of the Brindisi UNHRD base as a humanitarian hub to mitigate international crises and emergencies
First Degrees in Geological Engineering in El Salvador: the contribution of Italian Development Cooperation
On March 20, 2026, at the University of El Salvador (UES), the country celebrated its first-ever graduation in Geological Engineering. On this occasion, two female geological engineers and one male geological engineer earned their degrees, marking a historic milestone for academic and scientific development in El Salvador.
New emergency initiative launched in Kyiv to support the most vulnerable populations
The €45 million program consists of 24 projects which, thanks to the fieldwork of numerous Italian, Ukrainian, and international civil society organizations, will provide concrete assistance to the communities most affected by the conflict
Deputy Minister Cirielli meets Local Authorities for the Redevelopment of the former IAO complex
The center will contribute to achieving two major objectives: promoting growth, development, and stability in partner countries, and supporting the internationalization of Italian businesses.
Global Fund and Christian Minorities: Information sessions on procedures
The Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) invite Civil Society Organizations to participate in two presentation and consultation sessions, also open to Universities and Research Institutions, regarding the upcoming competitive procedures for “Complementary Initiatives to the Global Fund” and “Protection of Persecuted Christian Minorities 2026.”
Renewed the Agreement with the Municipality of Milan for the strengthening of the MUFPP
The first AICS-MUFPP agreement produced significant results: more than 1,190 officials took part in training activities on urban food policies. Six thematic publications were produced, highlighting experiences from priority countries
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.