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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.
Italy at the 16th UN Conference of the Parties in Riyadh for the Fight Against Desertification
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is participating in COP16 in Riyadh alongside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) with three side events. These events, approaching the issues from different perspectives, aim to analyze innovative solutions and strategic collaborations to tackle challenges such as land degradation, drought, and desertification while promoting climate resilience and sustainable resource management.
Italy-ASEAN Partnership: AICS Delegation participates in the fourth Steering Committee
The AICS Hanoi Office, with the recent opening of Jakarta’s project office, as a technical and operational unit, is a driving force for innovative Cooperation in the Region, especially regarding environmental issues.
Zone Creative: Revitalizing Cultural and Creative Economies in Cuba
Zone Creative aims to enhance the economic sustainability of target areas while aligning with local development strategies. It seeks to foster a dynamic and collaborative creative ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
Advancing Kenya’s Blue Economy: the Italian chapter of the Go Blue Programme concludes
With a budget of €4,750,000 over four years, the initiative had a direct impact on local economic development, advancing the growth of the artisanal fishing and cassava value chains, which are strategic for Kenya's economy.
AICS and CAI Agreement: Sustainable Tourism and Development in Mountain Areas
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and the Italian Alpine Club (CAI) have signed an agreement aimed at achieving shared goals in sustainable development, environmental protection, and promoting responsible tourism.
Against Violence on Women: The Event by Italian Cooperation
The event served as an opportunity to raise awareness and engage with implementing entities of development cooperation and humanitarian aid programs on the importance of actively combating sexual and gender-based violence. Speakers emphasized the need to integrate gender equality and the empowerment of women, girls, and children across all development and humanitarian projects.
Cocoa Supply Chain and Global Sector Development
On Friday, November 22, during Eurochocolate in Perugia, a roundtable was held focusing on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) with a specific emphasis on the cocoa supply chain. The discussion, moderated by Anna Migliorati of Il Sole 24 Ore, featured Grazia Sgarra, Head of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Office for Cooperation Stakeholders, Partnerships, and Development Finance.
Accelerating Digital Transformation for an Inclusive and Connected Côte d’Ivoire
The pilot project for digital development in West Africa, funded by the Italian Government, aims to catalyze transformative digital development opportunities in Côte d’Ivoire. It leverages Italian expertise and funding to enhance connectivity in rural and remote areas, ensure equitable access to digital connectivity infrastructure, and promote the development of public digital systems.