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Steering Committee on the Mattei Plan: fourth meeting at Palazzo Chigi
The fourth meeting of the Steering Committee for the Mattei Plan for Africa was held at Palazzo Chigi, chaired by the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni.
AICS at the 2025 Festival of Sustainable Development: This Week’s Events
Now in its ninth edition, the Festival of Sustainable Development is the largest Italian initiative aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing citizens, younger generations, businesses, associations, and institutions on economic, social, and environmental sustainability issues.
“Born with Care”: A New Maternal and Child Health Project Launches in San Salvador
Il progetto “Nascere con Affetto”, finanziato con un importo di 3.5 milioni di euro dal Governo italiano, tramite l'Ambasciata a San Salvador e l’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS), è realizzato dall’Università di Pavia in stretta collaborazione con il Gabinetto della First Lady e il Ministero della Salute di El Salvador
Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza
This statement has been signed by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
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.