Italy Launches “Quality and Equal Primary Health Services for All in Somalia” Initiative to Strengthen the Somali Health System
Read more Mogadishu – 09/04/2026 – The Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò, together with the Head of AICS Nairobi Office Fabio Minniti, the Minister of Health and Human Services of the Federal State of Somalia Dr. Ali Ajhi Adan and the Director of the Ministry of Health and Human Services of Somalia, Dr. Guled […]
Italy Launches “Quality and Equal Primary Health Services for All in Somalia” Initiative to Strengthen the Somali Health System
Read more Mogadishu – 09/04/2026 – The Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò, together with the Head of AICS Nairobi Office Fabio Minniti, the Minister of Health and Human Services of the Federal State of Somalia Dr. Ali Ajhi Adan and the Director of the Ministry of Health and Human Services of Somalia, Dr. Guled […]
From Rome to Nairobi: A Week of Impact
Read more From 24 to 29 March, the Embassy of Italy to Kenya and AICS Nairobi hosted a high-level delegation from Italy as part of the Italian Cooperation’s Missione di Sistema. The delegation was led by the Director General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Stefano Gatti, with the participation […]
Nairobi Launches a Material Recovery Facility in Korogocho Informal Settlement to Promote Waste Management and Recycling
Read more Korogocho, Nairobi – 6 March 2026 – The Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in partnership with UN-Habitat, Nairobi City County, AVSI Foundation, and Miss Koch Kenya, today officially launched a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Korogocho settlement under the Waste Wise Nairobi – Korogocho Chapter project. The newly launched […]
Designing the future: 38 young Kenyans graduate in Leather Bags Production
Read more On 18 December 2025, 38 young students successfully graduated from the Leather Bags Production Training at Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute, marking the completion of four months of intensive technical and creative training.Annual Report 2025 – AICS Nairobi
The AICS Nairobi 2025 Annual Report is now available online. The document outlines the main activities, the results achieved and the impact of the interventions supported by Italian Cooperation in the countries covered by the office (Kenya, Tanzania, DRC and Somalia) during 2025, covering various sectors of intervention — from rural and urban development to […]
Read more The AICS Nairobi 2025 Annual Report is now available online. The document outlines the main activities, the results achieved and the impact of the interventions supported by Italian Cooperation in the countries covered by the office (Kenya, Tanzania, DRC and Somalia) during 2025, covering various sectors of intervention — from rural and urban development to […]DPGG meeting in Nairobi advances dialogue on GBV prevention and electoral preparedness in Kenya
The Development Partners Gender Group (DPGG), chaired by AICS with the support of Canada as co-Chair and UN Women as Secretariat, met last Thursday 5 February in Nairobi, with the participation of the Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe – State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, to advance dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and electoral […]
Read more The Development Partners Gender Group (DPGG), chaired by AICS with the support of Canada as co-Chair and UN Women as Secretariat, met last Thursday 5 February in Nairobi, with the participation of the Principal Secretary Anne Wang’ombe – State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, to advance dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and electoral […]A historic visit to Puntland: Embassy of Italy, AICS, and UNIDO launch a strategic initiative for sustainable fishing and the development of the blue economy
Garowe, Puntland, 8th February 2026 – The Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, together with the Deputy Head of AICS Nairobi Office, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and local authorities presented today in Garowe, capital of Puntland, the initiative “Economic and Livelihood Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Somalia”, financed by Italy and implemented by […]
Read more Garowe, Puntland, 8th February 2026 – The Ambassador of Italy to Somalia, together with the Deputy Head of AICS Nairobi Office, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and local authorities presented today in Garowe, capital of Puntland, the initiative “Economic and Livelihood Opportunities in the Fisheries Sector in Somalia”, financed by Italy and implemented by […]DEBUG: 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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Uganda
Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda
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Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, Republic of the Congo
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Ghana
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Egitto
Egitto
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Etiopia
Etiopia, Gibuti, Sud Sudan
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Mozambico
Mozambico, Zimbabwe, Malawi
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Senegal
Senegal, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania
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Sudan
Sudan, Eritrea, RCA
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Tunisia
Tunisia, Algeria, Libia, Marocco
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Niger
Niger, Camerun, Ciad
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Giordania
Giordania, Iraq
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Libano
Libano, Siria
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Palestina
Palestina
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Pakistan
Pakistan
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Vietnam
Vietnam, Area ASEAN, Bangladesh, Myanmar
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Cuba
Cuba
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Colombia
Paesi del Sud America
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El Salvador
El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, Repubblica Dominicana, Haiti, piccoli stati insulari dei Caraibi
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Albania
Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia, Macedonia del Nord, Serbia
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Ucraina
Ucraina, Moldova