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Eventi 09 May 2024

Towards the Future Summit. International cooperation, multilateralism, civil society

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is a partner of the Sustainable Development Festival, the largest Italian initiative to raise awareness and mobilize citizens, young generations, businesses, associations and institutions on the issues of economic, social and environmental sustainability

Eventi 08 May 2024

Italian Cooperation at Macfrut 2024

AICS is the main exhibitor of Macfrut 2024 with 13 foreign offices present (6 for Africa - Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, Mozambique, Tunisia, Egypt; 3 for Asia and the Middle East - Lebanon, Palestine, Vietnam; 3 for Latin America - Salvador, Cuba, Colombia and 1 for Europe - Albania) and a 120 sqm pavilion, to present a selection of the main cooperation projects in the agrifood and food security sector.

CERF 07 May 2024

CERF $3 million allocation for floods in Kenya

In response to these events, the United Nations announced the allocation of 3 million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the central fund for the response to emergencies of the United Nations - also supported by Italy.

Eventi 07 May 2024

Paths and prospects of Italian Cooperation in Morocco

The book, financed by AICS Tunisi, allows to delve deeper into experiences and know-how, sharing information on cooperation projects and highlighting the work of many professionals in the sector who, with their skills and their sensitivity, contribute to improving the conditions of the population of Morocco.

05 May 2024

Secretary General Guariglia to chair the Area Meeting of Ambassadors and Directors of Italian Cooperation in West Africa

The meeting, which follows on from the one dedicated to East African countries held in Dar es Salaam on 16 and 17 March, is attended by the Ambassadors and Heads of the AICS offices competent

Missioni 04 May 2024

New AICS offices in Dakar

A larger and more functional location responds to the need to strengthen the Agency, called to an increased role with the recent Mattei Plan. Furthermore, the new headquarters is proposed as a strengthened pillar of the Italian System in Senegal and an even more efficient point of reference for cooperation entities

Missioni 03 May 2024

The Italian Cooperation System Mission continues in Ghana

The Italian Cooperation System Mission in West Africa continues and will then materialize with an area meeting of the Ambassadors and Directors of the offices of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in West Africa

Progetti 03 May 2024

The Italian System in Cuba and the creative laboratories in the fashion sector

During the event, divided into two parts, the show gave visibility to the garments designed and made by 32 young designers who participated in the fashion, design and tailoring workshops promoted by AICS and ICE.

Mapping of agroecological good practices for the Challenge project

The CHALLENGE - CALL TO ACTION project addresses the issue of climate change and anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems and the loss of biodiversity through educational actions based on participant observation

Missioni 29 Apr 2024

Italian Cooperation System Mission in West Africa

Alongside the head of delegation Stefano Gatti, General Director for Development Cooperation of the MAECI, the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Marco Riccardo Rusconi participates in a series of meetings aimed at deepening and enhancing the interventions underway in Countries in the area.

ADM and AICS together to bring Serbia closer to EU customs standards

The activity carried out in Serbia, in coordination with ADM, is part of the AICS strategy aimed at strengthening and supporting the commitment of Italian administrations and public entities equipped with excellent expertise and know-how and is part of the framework of bilateral collaborations between Rome and Belgrade, confirming the institutions' attention towards a country central to the stability of the Western Balkans.

CERF 23 Apr 2024

$2 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund for an urgent response to the cholera outbreak in Somalia

In response to the recent cholera epidemic in Somalia, the United Nations announced the allocation of 2 million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the United Nations' central emergency response fund – also supported by Italy .