Progetti
Launch of PROGRESS: A Program for Social and Solidarity Economy in Senegal
PROGRESS represents a new milestone in the collaboration between Italy and Senegal for economic and social development. Through AICS, Italy reaffirms its commitment to cooperatives, social enterprises, economic interest groups, and associations—key players in Senegal’s local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Launch of the Initiative for the Redevelopment of Informal Settlements in Kenya
The KISRP initiative, funded by Italian Cooperation with a contribution of €6 million, will focus on informal settlements in Awelo (Siaya County), Kibarani Settlement Scheme (Kilifi County), and Mathare (Kajiado County) with activities that include land surveying and registration, as well as the upgrading of these areas through the construction of infrastructure such as roads, rainwater drainage systems, educational facilities, and health centers.
Inclusion of People with Disabilities in the Workforce: the AYADI Project
The AYADI Project, funded by AICS and implemented by the Palestinian Employment Fund, promotes the workplace integration of young people, with a special focus on people with disabilities. Among them is Alice, the Project Manager, who leads the initiative with determination, drawing from her personal experience.
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.
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)
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.
UNHCR and Italian Cooperation Together for the Venezuelan Population
Over the 12 months of implementation, the project "Providing Protection and Humanitarian Assistance to Indigenous Communities and Venezuelan Refugee and Migrant Children and Adolescents" ensured access to documentation, education, healthcare, emergency housing, and financial support for vulnerable individuals in the cities of Pacaraima and Boa Vista.
In El Salvador, Italian Cooperation Supports Small Businesses to Prevent Irregular Migration
Semillas, whose full title is "Government Strategy for the Prevention of Irregular Migration through the Creation of Territorial and Individual Development Opportunities," is a three-year project with a budget of €2.5 million, funded by the Italian Government through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
AICS Havana Donates Seeds in Response to the Effects of Hurricane Oscar
Thanks to the long-standing cooperation between Cuba and Italy, which has been working for over a decade in the coffee and sustainable agriculture sectors in eastern Cuba, strategies have been developed to mitigate the effects of climate change and respond to emergencies
Vision Senegal 2050: Women’s Role, Commitments, and Perspectives
The event aimed to amplify the voices of women's organizations, fostering the exchange of experiences and discussions about the critical role women play in achieving Vision Senegal 2050. Participants included the Ministry, institutional stakeholders, technical and financial partners, and civil society.
Young Scholars Honored at Semillas Project Award Ceremony in San Salvador
Semillas, formally titled "Government Strategy for the Prevention of Irregular Migration through the Creation of Territorial and Personal Development Opportunities," is a three-year project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with a total investment of €2.5 million
Italy and Colombia: Cooperation for the Enhancement of Cultural Heritage
The project, approved last December, involves a series of restoration and protection interventions for key landmarks in the city’s historic center, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site 40 years ago.
Challenge Project: Mapping Best Practices in Agroecological Transition
The initiative was carried out under the “CHALLENGE – A Call to Action for Local and National Agroecological Change Promoted by New Ecologist Generations” project, funded by AICS through the 2021 Global Citizenship Education Call for Proposals and led by DEAFAL
Practical Guide for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Community Life Launched in San Salvador
The guide was developed under the framework of the “PODER: Program for Occupational Inclusion, Advocacy for the Right to Education, and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities” project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with an allocation of €1.7 million.
New Initiative on Cultural Rights in El Salvador
The three-year initiative, titled “Strengthening Cultural Rights through the Promotion of Inclusive Social Development,” is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with a budget of €3.5 million. The executing entity will be the Ministry of Culture of El Salvador.
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.
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.
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.
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).
San José Signs the Milan Food Pact
The San José Municipality’s commitment is part of the Italian Cooperation’s efforts to strengthen the MUFPP network in intervention countries, fostering the spread of food policy in both Italian and international discussions.
Italian Commitment in Bosnia and Herzegovina Against Corruption and Organized Crime
The project "Strengthening the Capacity and Coordination of the Judiciary and Law Enforcement in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Effectively Address Corruption and Economic Crime" was officially launched by AICS Tirana and UNODC – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Ukraine: Educational Hub for Students and Population Affected by the Conflict, Established with Italian Cooperation
This project is part of the Emergency Initiative aimed at supporting populations affected by the conflict in Ukraine and neighboring countries, with a total funding of €46.5 million from Italian Cooperation.
Italy Supports the Creation of EXPO Albania in Tirana
A feasibility study for the Tirana Exhibition Center, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and conducted by the University of Verona in collaboration with Verona Fiere and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), was recently presented to a broad audience. The study outlines the macroeconomic context, business model, financial plan, management and operational strategy, and offers recommendations for launching EXPO Albania.
Italy and Colombia Strengthen Agricultural Development Cooperation through the “Agrocadenas” Project
In Colombia, Italian Cooperation is investing approximately €62 million, focusing on revitalizing the country’s economic framework, supporting major production chains to become more efficient and competitive through Italian expertise and technology, and more environmentally responsible to ensure food security
Inaugurated the First Child Neuropsychiatry Unit in Niger
The pavilion was established within the framework of the project "Development of the National Mental Health Program in Niger," funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by MEDU (Doctors for Human Rights), in partnership with the National Mental Health Program (PNSM) of the Niger Ministry of Public Health and the Nigerien association Alternative Espaces Citoyens (AEC).
Italian Cooperation funds the Geosciences Laboratory at the University of El Salvador
This laboratory is the result of the three-year CASTES project, funded by AICS with 1.48 million euros and carried out in collaboration with the University of Palermo (UNIPA) and the "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti – Pescara (UNICH). The laboratory is equipped with cutting-edge instruments and technology for education and research in the geological field, particularly for the study of soils, groundwater, volcanoes, and seismic activity.
AICS Havana Launches the First Delegated Cooperation Program for Ecological Transition
The program has a financial allocation of 31 million euros from the European Union, with an additional 1.7 million euros co-financed by AICS, primarily allocated for technical assistance and management of activities. The program’s strategy focuses on promoting agro-ecological and sustainable energy transitions at the local level, while facilitating effective governance through the strengthening and synergy of public and private actors in the intervention areas.
MELyT II: Economic Empowerment of Women in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
Paolo Gallizioli, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in San Salvador, undertook a mission to Honduras. The visit focused on various activities related to the UN Women initiative "MELyT II: Economic Empowerment of Women in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras."
NaturKosovo: An Italian Project for Mountain Rescue
“NaturKosovo” aims to promote the Kosovar section of the Via Dinarica, a 120 km hiking route passing through the regions of Peja/Peć, Deçan/Dečani, and Junik. The project emphasizes sustainable and responsible tourism, enhancing the area's abundant natural, cultural, and historical resources through trail development, strengthening local institutions, supporting small entrepreneurial activities, and promoting the "Via Dinarica Kosovo" brand.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Kenya and Italy Celebrate the Fourth Generation of Future Leaders
Launched in 2018 by the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in collaboration with the E4Impact Foundation and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), the project saw over 30 Kenyan entrepreneurs improve their businesses through the training initiatives offered.
“Sustainable Municipalities”: AICS Havana Leads Ecological Transition Program in Cuba
The initiative, with a 72-month implementation period, strategically integrates with AICS's cooperation efforts in Cuba, contributing to the country’s social and economic development and addressing challenges such as climate change and sustainability.
Kenya: Launch of New Italian Cooperation Initiative for Women’s Empowerment and Environmental Protection
The initiative will reach approximately 25,000 people—over 50% of whom are women and girls— as evidence of the alignment between Italian and Kenyan priorities towards women's empowerment
Launch of the INCLU.DE project
The INCLU.DE project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), will last for 36 months and aims to strengthen the system of promoting and protecting the rights of people with disabilities through institutional strengthening actions at the central and local levels, research and analysis activities, and pilot interventions in the health and social sectors in the Provinces of Maputo and Sofala
Moldova: A New Playroom Opened Thanks to Italian Cooperation
Over the last two and a half years, Italy has allocated 45 million euros to Moldova through Italian Cooperation and the Migration Fund via projects implemented in collaboration with various UN agencies, including UNHCR, UNICEF, UNDP, and IOM.
Uganda: New Market Inaugurated in Adjumani Refugee Camps
The construction of the market, which began in February, represents a concrete example of this integrative approach. Located near the Magburu refugee camp, the market will be used by both refugees and the Ugandan resident population. The facility also includes a waste collection and recycling area and latrines, benefiting approximately 2,000 people.
FAO and AICS to Sign Landmark Transboundary Integrated Sustainable Management Projects Agreement
These initiatives aim to foster sustainable development and cooperation in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, enhancing food security, improving livelihoods, and promoting resilience against environmental and economic challenges.
Consultant Search for Initiative Managed by UNDP
As part of the "Italy’s Digital Flagship with West Africa-Bankable Project Origination" initiative, managed by UNDP and supported by AICS with an allocated budget of 2.7 million euros, the managing entity has published a call for consultants
AICS and ACI Sign Agreement for Road Safety and Sustainability
AICS aims to serve as a catalyst for ACI’s stronger involvement in international cooperation, particularly in areas where it has recognized competence and expertise: from road safety and education to sustainable mobility and the creation of modern and advanced vehicle registration and administrative management systems, in line with the global health, well-being, and environmental sustainability goals of the 2030 Agenda.
Small Producers in El Salvador Receive 840,000 Coffee Plants Thanks to an Italian Cooperation Initiative
Vivicafé, an initiative funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture of El Salvador in coordination with the Salvadoran Coffee Institute, aims to strengthen the productivity and profitability of Salvadoran coffee to improve the quality of life for producers in the sector.
Italian Cooperation Funds an Initiative for the Sustainable Restoration of Mountain Ecosystems in El Salvador
On July 15, 2024, in San Salvador, the launch event of the project “Equitable and Eco-sustainable Recovery of the Upper Lempa River Basin” was held. This project is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) with an amount of €1.95 million and implemented by La Sapienza University of Rome in coordination with the Ministry of Environment of El Salvador, the La Montañona Commonwealth, and the Soleterre Foundation.
Ambassador Formosa Visits “Okhmatdyt” Hospital with AICS and Italian Humanitarian Workers
ICS has been operating in the health sector in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion: between 2022 and 2024, it has initiated 24 projects dedicated to health, protection, and well-being of the population, for a total of over 20 million euros.
NaturKosovo: Final Training Mission of the Summer Module
“NaturKosovo: natural and cultural capital in Kosovo and the sustainable tourism development of the Via Dinarica” is an initiative funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation with the support of the Italian Embassy in Pristina.
Somalia: Italy and FAO Launch Initiative to Improve Water and Land Resource Management
The Italian Embassy in Mogadishu, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched an initiative to improve the management of water and land resources in Somalia, valued at 2 million euros.
The Avenida Italia Project Takes Off at Turin Fashion Week
Three new designers, winners of the Circular Fashion contest held by AICS Havana in March, will present the new trends in Cuban fashion. This is a virtuous example of how Italian Cooperation in Cuba, through the promotion of creativity and innovation, in harmony with the country's local development policies, manages to open pathways and opportunities for growth for talented young people.
Inauguration of Tanzania’s ‘Emergency Operation and Communication Center’ Situation Room – a step to advancing ‘Early Warnings for All’
The event marked a milestone in the country's journey towards building disaster resilience and was welcomed by supporters of the EOCC Situation Room, including the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), which over two years provided technical support for its establishment, in partnership with the CIMA Foundation and with generous funding from the Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
Strengthening Early Warning and Early Action Systems in Kenya
Funded by Italian Cooperation with an investment of 1.5 million Euros and implemented by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the initiative aims to improve Kenya's resilience against natural disasters. Since 2020, with the support of UNDRR and the African Union, several regional initiatives have been implemented. Among other achievements, these initiatives have enabled the operationalization of the African Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Action System, the first continental-scale warning system for catastrophic phenomena.
Arboviral and zoonotic diseases in Libya: initiative funded by AICS
WHO and ISS will pool their respective expertise, know-how, experience and operational tools. The local partners of the project will be the Libyan National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) of the Ministry of Health, the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH) which is the country's national veterinary authority, under the Ministry of Agriculture, of animals and marine resources and the Ministry of the Environment
AICS and Sogesid together for an operational model of environmental regeneration
The initiative took shape with the last Italian Presidency of the EU - Central Asia High Level Conference on Environment and Water, co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hon. Edmondo Cirielli,
Tanzania: Italy delivers cutting-edge medical equipment in Zanzibar and Dodoma
The initiative, worth 6 million Euro and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), aims to support and strengthen the health facilities and health authorities of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with a specific focus on improving the quality of maternal and child health services.
The artist Manu Invisible, in Ukraine with AICS Kiev, Italian Embassy and Cultural Institute
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation in Kiev, together with the Italian Embassy to Ukraine and the Italian Cultural Institute, announce a new work by street artist Manu Invisible in Bucha.
A new project to support penal centers in El Salvador
The initiative will concern five penal centers in El Salvador, benefiting not only people deprived of liberty, but also healthcare workers and security personnel, helping to provide the tools, training and protocols necessary to carry out the activities.
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.
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.
Inauguration of the HOSAGUA Digital Training Center in Guatemala
The activity is part of the MELyT program, the second phase of which is carried out by ONU Mujeres and financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)
Ready2Act: AICS and CIMA Foundation sign an agreement
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the warning system in Mozambique, through a process of technological transfer, training and institutional strengthening built with the INGD (Insituto Nacional de Gestão de Desastres, i.e. the Civil Protection system of Mozambique)
Designing the Future, a Green and Inclusive Fashion Ecosystem
The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Ethical Fashion Initiative (EFI) together with the Embassy of Italy and the Nairobi Regional Office of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), launched a new 3-year project funded by the Italian Government to foster sustainable fashion production and job creation in Kenya
Inauguration ceremony of Tay Ninh Wastewater Treatment plant
The event marked the completion of one of the two components of the initiative "Tay Ninh Wastewater Collection and Treatment System Project," funded by the Italian Government through a € 9.7 million-euro soft loan signed in 2016
First 40 apartments of housing cooperatives in the center of San Salvador
Si tratta di uno dei complessi abitativi da realizzare nell’ambito del progetto “Riqualificazione socioeconomica e culturale del Centro Storico di San Salvador e della sua funzione abitativa mediante il movimento cooperativo”, finanziato dall’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS)
Museum of contemporary art “ARS AEVI”: tender for construction
The “Ars Aevi” Museum project was conceived during the siege of the city to house the works of art from the collection of the same name, the result of the generosity of numerous international artists, as well as the financing ensured by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) for the executive project for the construction, presented in 2023
Kenya: AICS and EU inaugurate small scale cassava processing plants
The plants were built through the Italian component of the Go Blue Programme, financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (Aics) with the technical support of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM Bari).
Closing the Caribbean Plastic Tap: launch of the project financed by AICS
The project, financed by AICS for an amount of 2 million euros and lasting three years, has the objective of reducing the dispersion of plastic waste in the eastern Caribbean islands.
AICS finances the project “AlimentAcción – Towards food security in rural and indigenous Mayan communities”
AlimentAcción will promote the production and consumption of healthy, nutritious and biodiverse foods, applying agroecological practices and it will create an inclusive environment for women and people with disabilities.
Inauguration of the Central Pharmacy of the Roumieh Prison
The Central Pharmacy in the Roumieh prison was built with funds from the Italian Cooperation and entirely supplied with medicines for the prisoners and the ISF staff who work in the prisons
The Italian system supports the Ethiopian textile sector for a sustainable and inclusive development
It has been organized a study tour in Milan, with some of the excellences of the Italian system, from trade associations to academic institutions, passing through international companies.