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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 […]
WATDEV Project launches the 2nd Module of Training Course on Climate-Smart Agriculture
The WATDEV project has initiated the second module of its comprehensive training course, “Water, Soil, and Crop Management in Climate-Smart Agriculture”. This module, titled “Innovative Technologies in Agriculture and Water Management,” is being held from 9th to 20th September 2024 at CIHEAM Bari, Italy. 20 participants from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Sudan are attending the course, aimed at equipping […]
International Stakeholder Forum & Project Partners of WATDEV”
Dr Martino Melli participated on behalf of AICS Cairo at the International Stakeholder Forum and Project Partners of WATDEV, which brought together experts on the topic of Water Management in East Africa and Egypt. The 2nd Stakeholder Forum and Annual Partnership Meeting of the international cooperation project, “WATDEV – Climate Smart WATer Management and Sustainable […]
AICS to be part of EDUTECH together with #TEAMEUROPE
Dr. Martino Melli, the Head of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Cairo office, highlighted the role of the Italian agency in supporting the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Egypt. During the session held on international companies and international cooperation at EDUTECH, he emphasized various sectors and fields implemented by […]