Fields of Action
Culture and Tourism
The Italian Cooperation in Egypt supports the local counterparts in environmental protection and preservation and promotion of historical, archaeological and cultural heritage. In detail, a project has been launched to rehabilitate the collection of the Cairo Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), which was damaged in 2014. The MIA is considered one of the most important […]
Read more The Italian Cooperation in Egypt supports the local counterparts in environmental protection and preservation and promotion of historical, archaeological and cultural heritage. In detail, a project has been launched to rehabilitate the collection of the Cairo Museum of Islamic Art (MIA), which was damaged in 2014. The MIA is considered one of the most important […]Economic Development
With a portfolio of about €66 million, the Italian Cooperation aims to promote sustainable economic development in Egypt through support to the private sector, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, as well as through the transfer of know-how in those industrial sectors where Italy can provide added value, such as leather, marble […]
Read more With a portfolio of about €66 million, the Italian Cooperation aims to promote sustainable economic development in Egypt through support to the private sector, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, as well as through the transfer of know-how in those industrial sectors where Italy can provide added value, such as leather, marble […]Education
In the education sector, the project “Supporting the Improvement of Nursing Care in Four Governorates in Egypt” entered its third year of implementation in 2022. The initiative, which is the second phase of an already satisfactory previous phase, sees the contribution of the University of Sassari and the Ministry of Health and Population in support […]
Read more In the education sector, the project “Supporting the Improvement of Nursing Care in Four Governorates in Egypt” entered its third year of implementation in 2022. The initiative, which is the second phase of an already satisfactory previous phase, sees the contribution of the University of Sassari and the Ministry of Health and Population in support […]Environment
In this sector, the Italian Cooperation, in collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency of the Egyptian Ministry of the Environment, continues its support in environmental protection through the Egyptian-Italian Environmental Cooperation Program (EIECP) through the promotion of sustainable natural resource management mechanisms and the promotion of protected areas through the engagement of the local […]
Read more In this sector, the Italian Cooperation, in collaboration with the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency of the Egyptian Ministry of the Environment, continues its support in environmental protection through the Egyptian-Italian Environmental Cooperation Program (EIECP) through the promotion of sustainable natural resource management mechanisms and the promotion of protected areas through the engagement of the local […]Gender
The gender approach cross-cuttingly characterizes the programs funded or directly implemented by AICS Cairo. The intent is to support Egypt in its journey towards building a more inclusive and gender-sensitive society through projects on women’s empowerment and combating gender-based violence, as defined in the Egyptian National Strategy for Women’s Empowerment 2030. Within this framework, the […]
Read more The gender approach cross-cuttingly characterizes the programs funded or directly implemented by AICS Cairo. The intent is to support Egypt in its journey towards building a more inclusive and gender-sensitive society through projects on women’s empowerment and combating gender-based violence, as defined in the Egyptian National Strategy for Women’s Empowerment 2030. Within this framework, the […]Migration and Development
The Italian Cooperation’s migration and development strategy in Egypt aims primarily at engaging diasporas in local development initiatives, protecting and socioeconomic empowerment of migrants, and addressing the root and structural causes of irregular migration. A new program, titled “PLAY – Positive Living Alternatives for Egyptian Youth,” also entrusted to IOM, is being launched and aims […]
Read more The Italian Cooperation’s migration and development strategy in Egypt aims primarily at engaging diasporas in local development initiatives, protecting and socioeconomic empowerment of migrants, and addressing the root and structural causes of irregular migration. A new program, titled “PLAY – Positive Living Alternatives for Egyptian Youth,” also entrusted to IOM, is being launched and aims […]Rural Development
AICS Cairo’s portfolio in the rural development sector is extensive, amounting to more than € 14 million. In this sector, Italy’s commitment is highly recognized and appreciated As a demonstration of such recognition, since 2015 Italy has assumed the role of coordinator, together with FAO, of the thematic platform in agriculture and rural development that […]
Read more AICS Cairo’s portfolio in the rural development sector is extensive, amounting to more than € 14 million. In this sector, Italy’s commitment is highly recognized and appreciated As a demonstration of such recognition, since 2015 Italy has assumed the role of coordinator, together with FAO, of the thematic platform in agriculture and rural development that […]Social Development
AICS Cairo has always been committed to protecting the rights of the most vulnerable segments of the population, including minors and women at risk, people with disabilities, and migrants. In this framework, the project “Promotion of Children’s Rights and Family Empowerment in the Governorate of Fayoum” continues in collaboration with the National Council for Childhood […]
Read more AICS Cairo has always been committed to protecting the rights of the most vulnerable segments of the population, including minors and women at risk, people with disabilities, and migrants. In this framework, the project “Promotion of Children’s Rights and Family Empowerment in the Governorate of Fayoum” continues in collaboration with the National Council for Childhood […]