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AICS Signs a €12 Million Grant Agreement with the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage (EHCSS)
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
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
Unlocking Opportunity: EU-Kafi Programme Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Inclusive Growth in Egypt’s Wheat Sector
The EU-Kafi Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by AICS Cairo in collaboration with the Agriculture Research Center, is ensuring equitable access to resources, knowledge, technology, and leadership opportunities for women across the wheat value chain.
EBRD and Italy partner to support Egypt’s transition to sustainable agriculture
The EBRD’s Sustainable Agriculture Pilot Programme will support Egyptian agribusinesses in adopting innovative and sustainable technologies that boost efficiency, strengthen environmental practices and promote solutions that preserve biodiversity while building resilience to climate-related disruption.
AICS Cairo and ARC Sign New Agreement to Advance Farmer Training and Wheat Production under the EU-KAFI Programme
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 chain
EU-KAFI Programme Concludes First Good Agricultural Practices Training for Agriculture Extensionists
This initiative strengthens Egypt’s agricultural extension system, empowering small and medium-scale farmers to adopt sustainable, climate-smart agricultural practices that enhance wheat productivity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.
ARC Delegation Explores Agricultural Innovation and Rural Development in Italy under the EU–KAFI Program
This study visit provided Egyptian researchers with a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand insights into Italy’s experience in linking scientific research with innovation and rural development an important step towards supporting sustainable agriculture and strengthening food security in Egypt.
AICS at the Cairo Water Week: focus on water governance and Mediterranean cooperation
AICS’ participation in the Cairo Water Week reaffirms Italy’s commitment to supporting inclusive and sustainable models of water governance, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
The European Union and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation Visit Beheira to Follow Up on EU-KAFI Programme Activities
The EU-KAFI Programme, funded by the European Union and implemented by AICS in cooperation with the Agricultural Research Center, seeks to increase wheat productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, improve rural household incomes, and contribute to Egypt’s long-term food security while supporting the national wheat campaign.
EU-Kafi and CREA Experts Support Delta Governorates in Tackling Wheat Production Challenges
The EU-KAFI Programme, in collaboration with the Italian Council for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), continues its efforts to enhance wheat productivity and support food security in Egypt.