Kenya: Italy supports new program to train future professionals in cultural tourism
Read more Nairobi, 27/08/2025 – Today marked the official launch of the initiative “Professional and Scientific Training for the Development of Cultural Tourism”, funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), and implemented by the National Museums of Kenya (NMK).
Italy Launches Programme to Train Somali Public Officials in the Health and Justice Sectors
Read more The project aims to strengthen the competencies of Somali civil servants through the establishment of an Executive Master in Public Administration Management, offering two curricula focused on the strategic sectors of health and justice. The programme will train 140 public officials and 10–15 university lecturers, ensuring the sustainability of the training process.
Kenya and Italy Launch Joint Forest Restoration Project in Cherangany Hills
Read more Finanziato dal Governo italiano con un investimento di 4,5 milioni di euro (pari a circa 562,5 milioni di scellini kenioti) e realizzato in collaborazione con il National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND), il progetto rappresenta un’iniziativa di punta della strategia climatica italiana in Kenya
Kenya: Gender Justice Committee Launched in Narok to Tackle Rising Cases of Violence
Read more On March 8th, in the semi-arid county of Narok, southwestern Kenya, International Women’s Day was marked by a significant initiative: the launch of a specialized committee dedicated to handling gender justice cases. This milestone has been made possible through the crucial support of the Imarisha Mwanamke Afya na Rasilimali (IMARA) project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) and implemented by a consortium of international and national NGOs led by WeWorld.
Bottom-up Approach, Local Knowledge, and the Role of Diasporas: AICS at the Italy-Africa Business Week 2025
Read more Director Marco Riccardo Rusconi spoke at the opening of the eighth edition of the Italy-Africa Business Week (IABW) at the Farnesina. This annual event brings together African business and finance leaders with Italian stakeholders, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) has participated since its startSPeRA Conference 2025: Focus on Universities, Territorial Partnerships, and Human Rights
This year, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is participating in the "Italy-Africa-SPeRA Conference," an annual event organized by its counterpart, the Consortium, which brings together over 50 volunteer organizations operating in Africa in the social, training, construction, and healthcare sectors. The aim is to foster discussion and collaboration.
Read more This year, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is participating in the "Italy-Africa-SPeRA Conference," an annual event organized by its counterpart, the Consortium, which brings together over 50 volunteer organizations operating in Africa in the social, training, construction, and healthcare sectors. The aim is to foster discussion and collaboration.Somalia Rising: AICS Nairobi Webinar at the ASviS Festival
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Nairobi and the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu will take part in the ASviS Festival with the online event “Somalia Rising”, an opportunity to reflect on the country’s path to recovery and on the contribution of international cooperation.
Read more The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Nairobi and the Embassy of Italy in Mogadishu will take part in the ASviS Festival with the online event “Somalia Rising”, an opportunity to reflect on the country’s path to recovery and on the contribution of international cooperation.Launch of the Initiative for the Redevelopment of Informal Settlements in Kenya
In Kenya, over 15% of the urban population lives in informal settlements, while 53% of the population is considered multidimensionally poor, lacking access to essential services such as clean water, food, vaccinations, quality housing, and education
Read more In Kenya, over 15% of the urban population lives in informal settlements, while 53% of the population is considered multidimensionally poor, lacking access to essential services such as clean water, food, vaccinations, quality housing, and educationDEBUG: NULL
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Explore sector The “P” of “Peace” represents the commitment to building more just, inclusive, and peaceful societies. It means protecting the most vulnerable, combating all forms of discrimination (based on age, gender, or race), and tackling organized crime, corruption, and violence. In line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the Agency works […]
Peace
The “P” of “Peace” represents the commitment to building more just, inclusive, and peaceful societies. It means protecting the most vulnerable, combating all forms of discrimination (based on age, gender, or race), and tackling organized crime, corruption, and violence. In line with Sustainable Development Goal 16 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, the Agency works […]
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Explore sector The “P” of “Partnerships” refers to the way in which Italian Cooperation works together with other actors—governments, civil society organizations, international agencies, and the private sector—to achieve common sustainable development goals. This collaborative approach, also envisaged by Law 125/2014, underpins a fairer and more circular economic model, attentive both to people and to the environment. […]
Partnership
The “P” of “Partnerships” refers to the way in which Italian Cooperation works together with other actors—governments, civil society organizations, international agencies, and the private sector—to achieve common sustainable development goals. This collaborative approach, also envisaged by Law 125/2014, underpins a fairer and more circular economic model, attentive both to people and to the environment. […]
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Explore sector The “People” pillar concerns the commitment to building a society where everyone can live with dignity, develop their potential, and grow in a healthy environment. Eliminating poverty does not only mean improving economic conditions, but also reducing social inequalities and protecting people from risks linked to the environment and human activities. The initiatives within the […]
People
The “People” pillar concerns the commitment to building a society where everyone can live with dignity, develop their potential, and grow in a healthy environment. Eliminating poverty does not only mean improving economic conditions, but also reducing social inequalities and protecting people from risks linked to the environment and human activities. The initiatives within the […]
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Explore sector The “Planet” pillar reminds us of the urgency of caring for the environment we live in. Climate change is having tangible effects at multiple levels: loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, worsening living and health conditions. Faced with these challenges, action is essential. In Kenya, AICS supports initiatives to tackle and reduce the effects of climate […]
Planet
The “Planet” pillar reminds us of the urgency of caring for the environment we live in. Climate change is having tangible effects at multiple levels: loss of biodiversity, disruption of ecosystems, worsening living and health conditions. Faced with these challenges, action is essential. In Kenya, AICS supports initiatives to tackle and reduce the effects of climate […]
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Explore sector The “Prosperity” pillar represents the commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive economy, one that values people and uses natural resources more efficiently and responsibly. The idea is to promote development that reduces environmental impact, encourages material reuse, and places human potential at the center. In Somalia, the Italian Cooperation supports economic growth through programs […]
Prosperity
The “Prosperity” pillar represents the commitment to building a more sustainable and inclusive economy, one that values people and uses natural resources more efficiently and responsibly. The idea is to promote development that reduces environmental impact, encourages material reuse, and places human potential at the center. In Somalia, the Italian Cooperation supports economic growth through programs […]
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Explore sector Sprouts – Storie di cambiamento ed emancipazione è una serie video dell’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo che dà voce ai protagonisti dei progetti realizzati in Kenya. Storie autentiche di persone che, grazie alla cooperazione, hanno piantato un seme di cambiamento nella propria vita.
Sprouts
Sprouts – Storie di cambiamento ed emancipazione è una serie video dell’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo che dà voce ai protagonisti dei progetti realizzati in Kenya. Storie autentiche di persone che, grazie alla cooperazione, hanno piantato un seme di cambiamento nella propria vita.
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Ivory Coast
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Paesi del Sud America
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Ucraina, Moldova