European Union and Egypt Hand Over Wheat Harvest Machinery Empowering the Farmers in the Nile Delta
Read more The EU-KAFI Programme is funded by the European Union and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Cairo, with a mission to strengthen Egypt’s food security by increasing sustainable, climate-resilient grain production and reducing post-harvest losses, with small and medium farmers at the heart of every intervention.
EU-KAFI New Study Identifies Optimal Mechanized Wheat Harvesting Solutions to Boost Egypt’s Food Security
Read more In parallel with the study’s outcomes, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, with Italian experts from the Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economics Analysis (CREA), is implementing training programmes for technicians and machine operators on optimal use, maintenance, and safety standards.
AICS Signs a €12 Million Grant Agreement with the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS)
Read more Under this agreement, EU–KAFI will support the construction of five vertical farm-level silos, each with a capacity of 10,000 tons, in key wheat-producing governorates.
Revitalization Ceremony of Leather Tanning Technology Centre at Robbiki Leather City
Read more The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - AICS has played a pivotal role in transforming Egypt’s leather sector through a comprehensive programmes and initiatives combining infrastructure development, technical assistance, and capacity building
AICS Cairo and ARC Sign New Agreement to Advance Farmer Training and Wheat Production under the EU-KAFI Programme
Read more The agreement will support the national wheat campaign organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and entrusted by ARC, aiming to raise farmers’ understanding of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and promote the adoption of modern agricultural technologies that boost productivity, improve crop yields, and strengthen the wheat value chainEU-KAFI Project: Egyptian Delegation Visits Italy
The study visit took place in Milan, Bologna and Rome, with the objective of enhancing Egypt's national capacities in varietal registration, seed testing, seed certification and quality control—all essential components of a modern, efficient and internationally compliant seed system.
Read more The study visit took place in Milan, Bologna and Rome, with the objective of enhancing Egypt's national capacities in varietal registration, seed testing, seed certification and quality control—all essential components of a modern, efficient and internationally compliant seed system.From worn-out hives to a thriving honey value chain: a turning point for Effwa village’s beekeepers
The project "Greening the Future of Rural Communities in Vulnerable Areas in Upper Egypt," funded by the Italian Cooperation, is supporting the production capacity of Beekeepers in Effwa Village Beni Suef Governorate - though the delivery of 800 modern beehives and a dedicated programme of technical training.
Read more The project "Greening the Future of Rural Communities in Vulnerable Areas in Upper Egypt," funded by the Italian Cooperation, is supporting the production capacity of Beekeepers in Effwa Village Beni Suef Governorate - though the delivery of 800 modern beehives and a dedicated programme of technical training.Development of the Cotton Value Chain in Egypt: Impact Evaluation Report Published
The evaluation was commissioned by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) as part of its commitment to strengthening strategic agricultural value chains, creating employment opportunities, and supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population.
Read more The evaluation was commissioned by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) as part of its commitment to strengthening strategic agricultural value chains, creating employment opportunities, and supporting the most vulnerable segments of the population.
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Explore sector The Italian-Egyptian Debt Swap Programme is one of the most important cooperation facilities between Italy and Egypt, both for the significant value of resources mobilized, and for the strong local ownership.
The Italian-Egyptian Debt Swap Program
The Italian-Egyptian Debt Swap Programme is one of the most important cooperation facilities between Italy and Egypt, both for the significant value of resources mobilized, and for the strong local ownership.
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Decades of Development: AICS Cairo Interventions in Egypt
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation – AICS in Cairo, began in 2016 to operate as the platform of the Italian Cooperation, which has already approximately forty years of activity in Egypt, promoting since 1982 projects that help foster sustainable socio-economic development in the country. This video provides a glimpse of AICS Cairo interventions in Egypt.
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