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SHARKEYA CONNECTS 2025: A Continuous Celebration of Skills, Innovation, and Opportunity
SHARKEYA CONNECTS 2025 marks a pivotal milestone in the MEPEP Programme’s mission to transform technical education into a driver of opportunity and inclusion. By aligning education with employment, and infrastructure with innovation, the initiative continues to build a resilient foundation for Egypt’s skilled future.
Harvesting Impact: Successful Completion of the Date Value Chain Development Project
“Improve the Value Chain of Siwa Palm Date Production for Branding" project is a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing sustainable livelihoods and promoting inclusive development in the heart of the Egyptian desert “Siwa Oasis”
EU-Kafi Programme: EU Support to Improve Cereal Crops Production in Egypt 1st Joint Steering Committee Meeting
The EU-Kafi Programme is part of the EU’s support to improving cereal crops production in Egypt by sustainably increasing grain production, enhancing resilience to climate change, and reducing post-harvest losses through improved grain storage facilities and monitoring capacities.
Technical and Vocational Education: Higher Technological Institutes (ITS) in Support of Growth
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is committed to supporting sustainable development and fostering international partnerships. Through various programs and initiatives, AICS aims to improve educational frameworks, promote economic growth, and enhance the quality of life in partner countries.
Signature Ceremony of a new project funded by AICS: “Tackling Climate Change through Sustainable Livestock Management”
A signature ceremony was held at the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation to launch the start of a new project funded by AICS. The new project, “ Tackling Climate Change through Sustainable Livestock Management” (TCCSLM), is a grant of 4 million Euros for 36 months to support producers in adapting and promoting climate-smart livestock […]
Launching Ceremony of the Technical Assistance to Implement Robbiki Leather City Project funded by AICS
Dr Martino Melli, Head of AICS Cairo, attended last Tuesday, December 10th, the launching ceremony of The Technical Assistance to Implement Robbiki Leather City Project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The ceremony started with a welcoming speech by Dr Ashraf Samuel, the project team leader. Samuel highlighted the importance of developing Egypt’s […]
Launching Event for PE4DW funded by AICS
AICS Cairo celebrated the launch of a new project entitled “Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work” (PE4DW) in Egypt: Improving Productivity and Strengthening Working Conditions in Key Industrial Sectors. This project is an International Labour Organisation (ILO) project in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. PE4DW aims […]
Active Participation of AICS Cairo at the “Egypt-PRIMA Initiative: From Concept to Project Planning Collaboration”
Dr Martino Melli, Head of AICS Cairo, participated in the “Egypt-PRIMA Initiative: From Concept to Project Planning Collaboration” organised by CIHEAM Bari, PRIMA Foundation and the Italian Embassy in Egypt. This meeting aimed to lead the design of cooperation projects that target thematic areas like digitalisation, precision agriculture, aquaponics, and efficient water use. The meeting […]
Signature Ceremony of “The Egyptian Cotton Project – Phase II”
Today, a high-level signature ceremony took place to celebrate the start of “The Egyptian Cotton Project- Phase II”. AICS, together with the Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and International Cooperation, and Ministry of Agriculture and Reclamation, in cooperation with UNIDO, has signed the start of the project. The signature ceremony was held […]
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation – AICS Cairo Leads the Way: Dr. Martino Melli Highlights Italy’s commitments to Water Governance at Cairo Water Week
On October 14th, Dr. Martino Melli, Head of AICS Cairo, participated in Cairo Water Week during the event titled “Advancing Knowledge and Shaping the Path Forward,” organised by the WATER KNOWLEDGE project. Dr. Melli’s intervention, “Investing in Water Governance: The Commitment of Italian Cooperation,” underscored the critical role of water governance in tackling global challenges and highlighted Italy’s commitment to fostering […]