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New AICS Office Inaugurated in Kampala
Together with the recent opening of the Abidjan office in Côte d'Ivoire, this development is a result of the relaunch of Italian Cooperation in Africa, as established by the Mattei Plan. With the opening of its new office in Kampala, AICS strengthens its commitment to Uganda, a priority country for Italian Cooperation, by operating in key sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and environmental conservation.
Italy Launches New Initiative Against Gender-Based Violence in Albania
With a €1 million budget and a three-year duration, the project will be implemented in nine Albanian municipalities. It aims to combat gender-based violence in Albania by strengthening institutions, civil society, and law enforcement.
Niger: The RECOMPENSE Project Launches to Boost the Leather and Hides Sector
The initiative is financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with an investment of €2 million and is implemented by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Child Protection in Senegal: The PAQ-SPE Program Begins
The initiative is part of a broader plan that includes the construction of three new reception centers, the renovation of four existing ones, and the strengthening of socio-educational services for over 15,000 at-risk children. Special emphasis will be placed on training educators to ensure better educational support and the social and economic reintegration of minors.
CBD Conference of the Parties Continues at FAO Headquarters in Rome
The Italian delegation, led by representatives of the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, is actively engaged in the negotiations. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), along with ISPRA, CNR, the National Biodiversity Future Centre (NBFC) of CNR, and the Botanical Garden of Turin, are also contributing to the discussions.
Green Line Project: In Cuba, Between Moringa and Sustainable Energy Communities
The Green Line Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), is a new initiative promoted by the AICS office in Havana in collaboration with the Italian NGOs ARCS and CISP. The Green Line Project is expected to benefit over 3,000 people, including workers from UBP "El Pitirre", Los Palacios, and Macurije Agroforestry Company.
Restorative Juvenile Justice: First Meeting in Central America
The meeting took place within the framework of the project "Promotion and Strengthening of Restorative Juvenile Justice in the SICA Member Countries", funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by the Italo-Latin American International Organization (IILA)
Work Networks – Community Pathways for Youth and Women in Senegal
The project, promoted by the Piedmont Region and co-financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation under the 2019 Local Authorities Call, started on May 1, 2022, and will conclude on April 30 of this year.
2023 Call for Local Authorities and Civil Society Organizations – Communication
In compliance with the principles of transparency and public disclosure of administrative actions, it is hereby announced that the list of eligible initiatives among those submitted has been published, pursuant to Article 11 of the "2023 Call for the granting of contributions to initiatives promoted by Local Authorities and Civil Society Organizations"
Italy-Senegal Partnership: First Phase of the PAIJEF Project
Since 2020, Italian Cooperation has supported professional integration policies in Senegal, initially through the PASPED project, funded by the EU and implemented by AICS in collaboration with CDP. This project placed 2,306 young men and women in 1,064 businesses between 2020 and 2022.
Italy Contributes €3 Million to Support Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
The Government of Italy has renewed its commitment to the one million Rohingya refugees living in Bangladesh. With a contribution of €3 million, Italy will assist UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and WFP, the United Nations World Food Programme, to sustain their critical humanitarian assistance in the refugee camps.
Mission of Director Rusconi to Libya and Tunisia
Accompanied by Head of Office Isabella Lucaferri, the Director met with the local staff and the UN Country Team in Tripoli, in preparation for the full resumption of activities following the signing of the Cooperation Memorandum in October 2024