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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The meeting is aimed at stakeholders within the Italian System, with the goal of raising awareness and fostering dialogue with implementing entities of development cooperation and humanitarian aid programs about the importance of actively contributing to the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
Deputy Minister Cirielli’s participation in COP29 in Baku
From 11 to 22 November, the Italian Pavilion will host a series of events organised by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti.
The contribution of the Italian System to Climate Change Adaptation in the Mediterranean
Per la Cooperazione Italiana allo sviluppo, il Mediterraneo rappresenta un’area strategica in cui al dramma umano dei flussi migratori si può rispondere con politiche di cooperazione di lungo periodo, in grado potenzialmente di risolvere il nesso sviluppo-migrazione, ossia integrando la dimensione migratoria nelle politiche e nelle attività di cooperazione allo sviluppo
Yo Puedo: Campaign for the Rights of People with Disabilities in El Salvador
The initiative is part of the three-year PODER project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with a budget of €1.7 million. It is implemented by EducAid in collaboration with Fundación Red de Sobrevivientes, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, PuntoSud, and the Italian Network on Disability and Development.
Italy-Africa Cooperation for Disaster Resilience
The collaboration between the African Union, Italy, and UNDRR represents a vital global initiative to enhance early warning systems across Africa. As climate change heightens the frequency of extreme weather events, African nations are increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters.
Actions Against Climate Change, The Role of Development Cooperation
The Italian Pavilion will showcase a selection of cooperation projects and key actions in climate change mitigation, adaptation, and response efforts led by Italian Cooperation in partner countries, with a strong focus on Africa in the framework of the “Mattei Plan”.
Practitioners’ Network: New Meeting on European Agenda Topics
At the meeting, organized by the platform's rotating presidency led by Expertise France and the Austrian Development Agency, the CEOs discussed the main issues on the European development cooperation agenda, touching on numerous topics such as humanitarian aid, the issue of fragility, and the Global Gateway.
The Italian Cooperation System Supports the Albanian Civil Protection Agency
The ceremony highlighted the main activities carried out under the project “Establishment of a National Emergency Operations Center for the Albanian National Civil Protection Agency,” funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
SAVE THE DATE – 11/25 – AICS Event for Italian System Stakeholders on Violence Against Women
On November 25, 2024, in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence global campaign, AICS will host the event “Violence Against Women: Cross-Cutting Gender Equality and Female Empowerment in Development and Humanitarian Action.” The event can be attended in person at the AICS Conference Room on Via Cantalupo in Sabina 29, Rome, or online, upon registration through a provided form.
Rural Youth Manifesto for a Sustainable Future at COP16
Key points in the Manifesto emphasize the urgency of climate action through sustainable agricultural policies, strengthening youth participation in public policy formulation, biodiversity protection, and food security through solutions that respect the boundaries of local ecosystems.
Call for Initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire in Education and Child Protection Sectors
With a total budget of 30 million euros, the Call for Proposals has been published for awarding grants to initiatives promoted by CSOs registered in the Official List, focusing on Education and Child Protection in Côte d'Ivoire.
AICS at BMTA 2024: Cultural Heritage and Development for a Winning Challenge
AICS’s presence at the 26th Edition of the Mediterranean Exchange of Archaeological Tourism seeks to showcase the work accomplished in cultural cooperation, which has invested over 100 million euros across around 120 initiatives in 30 countries since 2016.