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Women at the Heart of Food Sovereignty and Biodiversity Conservation at COP16
Organized by the European Union's Programa de Desarrollo Rural con Enfoque Territorial (DRET II) in Colombia, AICS Bogotá's South America Office, FAO, and Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia, with support from AICS Havana, the event showcased the experiences of women from Colombia and Cuba who shared their transformative work in sustainable futures.
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation at COP16 in Cali
Italy plays a key role at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21st to November 1st. ICS has organized or co-organized 14 events across both COP zones. Among the highlights is the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the “Amazon Without Fire” (PASF) Program, initiated in 1999 through a bilateral agreement between Italy and Brazil.
5% Global Fund Call 2024: List of Submitted Proposals Now Online
The Communication of the List of Submitted Proposals and Annex 1 – List of Submitted Proposals for the Call for Proposals for Granting Contributions to "Synergistic Initiatives" by CSOs, Universities, and Public Research Institutions within the Technical Support Spending Framework for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria – Financial Allocation 2024 is now available online.
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.
40 Years of the Keita Integrated Project: Celebrating Continued Italy-Niger Cooperation
A special event was held in Niamey to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Keita Integrated Project, a landmark in the longstanding cooperation between Italy and Niger. The conference, titled "40 Years of the Keita Project: Italy and Niger, A Story That Continues," took place as part of the Italy-Niger Day celebrations, where numerous Italian and Nigerien authorities gathered to reflect on the importance and lasting impact of this pioneering initiative.
AICS Meets University Students and Professors from 18 Italian Universities at the Diplomacy Festival
Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), opened the event "Trends and Opportunities in International Cooperation," held at the Agency’s headquarters in Rome as part of the 15th edition of the Diplomacy Festival, running until October 25.
Codeway Expo: The Upcoming Edition of the Event
Codeway Expo 2025 will bring together a wide range of participants, including institutions such as the European Union and European Parliament, UN agencies, governments, ministries, regional authorities, local entities, chambers of commerce, universities, research centers, as well as businesses, commercial banks, investment funds, NGOs, and civil society organizations.
G7 Inclusion and Disability: Promoting Rights at the Core of Italian Cooperation
Italian Cooperation was among the first to adopt Disability Guidelines in line with the Convention's principles, ensuring that development cooperation efforts concretely improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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.
Active Learning to Implement Global Citizenship Education
AICS has supported the growth of this initiative by financing two key projects: the first, through the 2019 Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Call for Proposals, extended the Green School network throughout the Lombardy Region; and the second, through the 2021 GCE Call, brought the Green School model to four additional Italian regions (Lazio, Tuscany, Valle d'Aosta, and Sardinia, along with Lombardy).
HARD: Rural Development and Food Security in Rome
Initiated by the European Commission’s DG INTPA, HARD is a principal informal mechanism for coordinating agro-food system transformation efforts among the Commission and its Member States. Since 2020, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), through its Office VI, has been an active participant in HARD to discuss DG INTPA’s work on rural development and food security.
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.