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In Milan, the Global Forum on Food: Healthier, More Sustainable and Inclusive Food Systems
The Forum serves as a global laboratory for sharing best practices and building alliances, with the aim of developing urban food systems that are healthy, sustainable, and inclusive. Over the five days, participating cities, together with international organizations and networks such as FAO, WFP, UNEP, the European Commission, World Bank, C40, and ICLEI, will discuss key topics including food security,
Santa Clara College: closing ceremony of the Restoration Project Held in Cuba
In the restored Aula Magna, at the heart of the College, the closing ceremony took place, during which diplomas were awarded for the course on the restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, the use of new technologies, and an introduction to creative economies.
Italy alongside ASEAN countries in the COOPMEC project
The project will be implemented by CIHEAM Bari, an international organization with long-standing experience in fisheries and aquaculture and a historic partner of Italian Cooperation.
“Voices from Bamyan: in Florence, screening of the documentary on the Italian Cooperation project”
The docufilm, produced by the University of Florence (Department of SAGAS-LaGeS) and the Milan-based artistic research group Studio Azzurro, was created within the framework of a project funded by the Italian Cooperation, aimed at supporting the redevelopment of informal settlements in Bamyan and Herat.
Scientific knowledge in the service of cooperation: AICS-CNR dialogue on Africa
At the AICS headquarters, the event "Research and Cooperation for Africa: AICS-CNR Dialogue" was held on October 6, opened by AICS Director Marco Riccardo Rusconi and CNR President Andrea Lenzi.During the event, Directors of Departments and Institutes from the National Research Council (CNR) presented the Council’s scientific activities to AICS executives and officials. They also explored potential areas of collaboration in African countries and regions, including within the framework of the Mattei Plan.
National Festival of civil economy: youth at the Heart of participatory democracy”
“Civic Symphonies: youth in the Democratic Counterpoint” was the title of the panel held during the first day of the National Festival of Civil Economy.
Earthquake in Afghanistan: two emergency relief projects launched in the Hardest-Hit Provinces
The two emergency interventions, with a total funding of 900,000 euros, are part of the aid package allocated under initiative AID 013073/01/0, approved by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, within the framework of Italy's commitments in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
Italy and Uganda together for the Private Sector: Project Agreement signed at the Embassy
The main objective of the initiative is to strengthen the local private sector in Uganda through tailored business services and capacity building for entrepreneurs, leveraging international partnerships.
Mozambique: Operational room of CENOE inaugurated and Natural History Museum reopened
Two significant events for Mozambique and Italian Cooperation marked the mission of the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Marco Riccardo Rusconi, in Maputo: the inauguration of the new Sala de Situações (Operations Room) of CENOE, the heart of the national emergency management system, and the reopening of the Natural History Museum, renovated after two years of work.
The Director of the Agency on a mission to New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly
The Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Marco Riccardo Rusconi, was part of the Italian delegation that went to New York on the occasion of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. In coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rusconi took part in a series of high-level initiatives on sustainable development and international cooperation.
ASVIS, Rusconi (AICS): “Agenda 2030 requires cooperation and multilateral commitment”
The Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Marco Riccardo Rusconi, participated from New York in the ASVIS event "Ten Years of the 2030 Agenda: Progress, Obstacles and Future Perspectives"
PN mission on the Lobito Corridor. AICS opens the new antenna in Lusaka.
Fact-finding mission organized by the Practitioners’ Network (PN) for International Cooperation took place along the Lobito Corridor, with stops in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Ndola and Lusaka (Zambia).