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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
Nairobi, 07 June 2023 – On the sidelines of the Second Assembly of UN Habitat currently underway at the United Nations in Nairobi, the Ambassador of Italy in Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN Habitat, Roberto Natali, and the Director of UN Habitat’s Global Solutions Division, Rafael Tuts, signed the agreements to kick off […]
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 […]