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Robbiki Leather City: Drawing on the Experience of Italian Development Cooperation to Open New Horizons for Industrial Cooperation Between Italy and Egypt
An Egyptian delegation from Robbiki Leather City concluded a week of meetings, visits and training activities in Italy on 18 September, focusing on the Italian leather and footwear industry. Led by Dr Ahmed Maghawry, Assistant to the Egyptian Minister of Industry for International Cooperation, the delegation brought together representatives of the Ministry of Industry, the […]
EU-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.
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.
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.
WATDEV: Final Conference in Nairobi Marks the End of a Four-Year Journey
The Conference represented an important opportunity to share experiences, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to ongoing efforts toward sustainable and climate-resilient water and soil resource management for food systems and agriculture in Africa.
Agricultural Research and Innovation: Egyptian and Italian Researchers Together under the EU-KAFI Programme
The initiative aims to translate the latest scientific research findings into practical and transferable technical skills, contributing to the development of more sustainable and resilient agri-food systems capable of addressing the challenges posed by food security and climate change
From Education to Employment: Tourism Training & Career Fair in Fayoum to Strengthen Youth Employability
Implemented under the Providing Positive Life Alternatives to Egyptian Youth (PLAY) project, the initiative reflects IOM Egypt’s continued efforts to address the economic drivers of irregular migration by enhancing youth employability and expanding access to decent work opportunities
European Union and Egypt Hand Over Wheat Harvest Machinery Empowering the Farmers in the Nile Delta
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
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.