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The concrete commitment of the Italian Development Cooperation for gender equality: available the Annual Report on 2023
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation has published the document "La Cooperazione Italiana allo Sviluppo per l’uguaglianza Di Genere - Relazione Sulle Attività - Anno 2023", which confirms the Agency's growing commitment to the promotion of women and girls rights
Visit to the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in Trieste
The meeting was the opportunity to delve deeper into the progress of the “BIOTECHNET – Enhancing biotechnology know-how in the Horn of Africa” project, an initiative financed by AICS and part of the support for tertiary education in Ethiopia and Djibouti
Burkina Faso, CERF allocates 5 million euros for an urgent response to food insecurity
Five million dollars for an urgent response to the humanitarian emergency in Burkina Faso. The allocation was decided by Martin Griffiths, Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC) of the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the central emergency response fund of the United Nations.
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.
Mali: CERF allocates 11 million for food security and the reception of refugees
Following the crises affecting the central and northern regions of Mali, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator has announced the allocation of 11 million dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), the central response fund to United Nations emergencies.
Water and cooperation: Italy confirms its commitment during the World Water Forum
Italy participates in the event with a pavilion that will host numerous and qualified contributions coordinated by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The Italian delegation, led by prof. Francesco Corvaro, Special Envoy for the climate of the Italian Government, will take part in the Forum board and will intervene with numerous events.
Meeting with the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Albania
The AICS Director Marco Riccardo Rusconi and the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Albania, Anila Denaj, met at the Agency's headquarters in Rome to discuss the intense cooperation activity ongoing.
AICS Kiev and the Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Thanks to this partnership, KNUTE students will have the opportunity to participate in internship programs at AICS offices in Kiev, where they will be able to gain practical experience and an in-depth understanding of operational mechanisms in the field of international cooperation
AICS at Codeway 2024: scenarios, objectives and opportunities in the cooperation of the future
Best practices and successful projects will be at the center of the numerous interventions and in-depth panels on the topic of virtuous partnerships between private and public, the involvement of the academic world and research and professional training in the agricultural, environment and health sectors.
Practitioners’ Network: General Assembly in Marseille
Rusconi had the opportunity to underline the significant role of the Practitioners' Network in the implementation of the Global Gateway, as technical assistance, consultative support and support in areas such as planning, feasibility studies, environmental assessments, monitoring and evaluation
In the footsteps of Luigi Einaudi: the challenges awaiting Europe
"In the footsteps of Luigi Einaudi - Europe and Economy", promoted by the Municipality of Monza in collaboration with ASVIS - Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development, was attended by Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation.
Towards the Future Summit. International cooperation, multilateralism, civil society
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is a partner of the Sustainable Development Festival, the largest Italian initiative to raise awareness and mobilize citizens, young generations, businesses, associations and institutions on the issues of economic, social and environmental sustainability