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Kenya, Italy at the forefront of the environmental sector: the ‘Waste Wise’ initiative is underway with UN HABITAT and the Kenyan government
The project aims to start a sustainable waste management system in order to improve the social, health and economic conditions of the inhabitants of Korogocho, one of the largest informal settlements in the Kenyan capital. In recent years, the same area has benefited from redevelopment interventions by the Italian Cooperation as part of the Italian-Kenyan debt conversion programme, for a total value of approximately 46 million euros.
Italy boosts its commitment to fight gender-based violence in Kenya with UN WOMEN
The initiative, that will be realized in the counties of Nairobi, Kisumu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Bungoma and Vihiga. It will support the implementation of policy reforms and the strengthening of relevant institutions it will focus on women empowerment, the recognition of the role and rights of women in society and access to justice for victims of violence.
Somalia’s immense economic potential highlighted at Mogadishu conference
The Somali Economic Conference was organized by the Federal Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The event was financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) as part of its efforts to increase economic opportunities and job creation in Somalia through the creation of synergies between the Somali and the Italian private sectors.
Small-scale fishing and blue economy in Kenya: Aics delivers equipped boats to five coastal counties
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (Aics) today proceeded with the official delivery of 26 boats, acquired through the 'Go Blue' Program financed by the European Union, to the governors of the Counties of Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu
The BMUs of Mtwapa and Uyombo receive the boats financed by EU-funded programme Go Blue
Kilifi county, 12 April 2023. The handover of 6 fully loaded fishing boats took place on April 12, 2023, in the Beach Management Units (BMUs) of Mtwapa and Uyombo, Kilifi County. The boats, three for each BMU, were delivered by a delegation of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (Aics) and were financed within the Italian […]
Go Blue: Aics ready to deliver boats throughout the coastal counties
During the months of March and April 2023, nine Beach Management Units (BMUs) located across five coastal counties in Kenya will receive a total of 26 fiberglass boats, that will allow them to boost their catches and increase related income. The provision of fishing inputs, including boats and fishing equipment, is one of the core […]
Go Blue: Aics ready to deliver boats throughout the coastal counties
During the months of March and April 2023, nine Beach Management Units (BMUs) located across five coastal counties in Kenya will receive a total of 26 fiberglass boats, that will allow them to boost their catches and increase related income. The provision of fishing inputs, including boats and fishing equipment, is one of the core […]
Education, health and infrastructure for the coast of Kenya: phase II of MISHDP kicks off
The first phase of MISHDP was financed by the Italian Cooperation and implemented by the CDA: it ended in 2012 and was focused on the development of Malindi and Magarini. This first phase saw the construction of basic infrastructures in the health, education and infrastructural sectors in the areas adjacent to the "Luigi Broglio" Italian Space Center in Malindi, recently visited by the President of the Republic of Italy Sergio Mattarella.
Uganda, a new surgical ophthalmology complex opened, funded by Aics
The new complex sees the light after three years of work thanks to a large international cooperation project, led by Cbm Italia - a humanitarian organization engaged in the prevention and treatment of visual impairments in the countries of the South of the world - in agreement with the Ministry of Ugandan Health, in collaboration with the Organisation of the Civil Society Doctors with Africa Cuamm and the district governments of Kitgum, Arua and Terego.