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Master in Cooperation and Development: call for Applications
The Master is a post-graduate course, entirely taught in English. The teaching program lasts 8 months in Pavia (November 2025 - June 2026) and provides 500 hours of teaching delivered by academicians, international professionals, and experts.
EU-KAFI Programme Advances Smart Harvesting in Egypt: Italian-Egyptian Team Assesses Wheat Harvest Losses
This initiative reflects the EU-KAFI Programme’s broader objectives to enhance wheat productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and foster knowledge exchange between Egyptian and Italian agricultural institutions in support of a more resilient and modernized food system in Egypt.
Agribusiness and the fruit and vegetable sector: AICS Il Cairo at Macfrut 2025
“Agribusiness and the fruit and vegetable sector: drivers of development to foster new international partnerships between Italy and Africa” was organized by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), with the involvement of Italian institutions and international organizations, and was dedicated to promoting synergies among businesses, institutions, and startups engaged in agri-food systems.
New AICS Cairo Director Visits Egypt’s Agricultural Research Center to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation under the EU-Kafi Programme
The visit aimed to reinforce the long-standing partnership between ARC, AICS, and the Ministry of Agriculture, with a special focus on ongoing collaboration under the EU-Kafi Programme. The EU-Kafi Programme “Support to Improve Cereal Crops Production in Egypt” is funded by the European Union and implemented by AICS Cairo, with a special focus on supporting small and medium-scale farmers in the Delta region.
SHARKEYA CONNECTS 2025: A Continuous Celebration of Skills, Innovation and Opportunities
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 […]