Italian Cooperation in Lebanon at Coopera 2026
Read more The third edition of Coopera, the National Conference on Italian Cooperation, drew to a close yesterday. During the opening day, speaking at the panel “The Case of Italian Cooperation in Lebanon,” the Director of AICS Beirut, Liana De Rosa, emphasized that Italy has never wavered in its commitment: from 1983 to the present day, through […]
Emergency in Lebanon: AICS expresses solidarity and reaffirms its ongoing commitment
Read more In this moment of extreme difficulty, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation expresses its profound closeness and sincere solidarity with the people of Lebanon affected by recent events. Standing alongside the hardest-hit communities and those in conditions of greatest vulnerability, our teams of experts and all our staff continue to operate with dedication and a […]
MACFRUT 2026: Agricultural innovation as a driver of stability in the Mediterranean
The event “Cultivating Cooperation”, a significant forum for discussion held as part of AICS Beirut’s participation in the MACFRUT 2026 trade fair, took place yesterday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Marco Riccardo Rusconi, who emphasized the crucial role of agricultural innovation as a driver of […]
Read more The event “Cultivating Cooperation”, a significant forum for discussion held as part of AICS Beirut’s participation in the MACFRUT 2026 trade fair, took place yesterday afternoon. The meeting was opened by the Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Marco Riccardo Rusconi, who emphasized the crucial role of agricultural innovation as a driver of […]Lebanon Emergency – An exceptional effort for urgent relief
AICS Beirut accelerates support for the population affected by the conflict, finalizing six million euros in contributions to Italian CSOs. The final ranking of funding for the emergency relief initiative was published today. Just 12 days after the Vice Minister’s Resolution and only 6 days after the deadline for receiving proposals, the AICS office in […]
Read more AICS Beirut accelerates support for the population affected by the conflict, finalizing six million euros in contributions to Italian CSOs. The final ranking of funding for the emergency relief initiative was published today. Just 12 days after the Vice Minister’s Resolution and only 6 days after the deadline for receiving proposals, the AICS office in […]Emergency in Lebanon: AICS Beirut launches “Primissima Emergenza,” a 6-million-euro call for proposals to support affected populations.
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Beirut is taking action following the urgent commitment called for by Minister Tajani, launching a first-phase emergency call for proposals (Primissima Emergenza). The initiative aims to provide a rapid and tangible response to the Lebanese population, which has been severely affected by the worsening humanitarian crisis and […]
Read more The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Beirut is taking action following the urgent commitment called for by Minister Tajani, launching a first-phase emergency call for proposals (Primissima Emergenza). The initiative aims to provide a rapid and tangible response to the Lebanese population, which has been severely affected by the worsening humanitarian crisis and […]
Initiatives
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Explore sector The initiatives implemented by the Italian Cooperation in Lebanon aim to strengthen food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Efforts have focused on enhancing strategic agri-food value chains, particularly olive oil, fruit trees, and spices, by supporting quality improvement, processing, and export capacity.
Agriculture
The initiatives implemented by the Italian Cooperation in Lebanon aim to strengthen food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Efforts have focused on enhancing strategic agri-food value chains, particularly olive oil, fruit trees, and spices, by supporting quality improvement, processing, and export capacity.
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Explore sector The intervention strategy focuses on four priorities, aligned with national strategies: the rehabilitation of schools and the creation of safe and appropriate learning environments; Inclusive access to education and the protection of the most vulnerable students; the strengthening of technical and vocational education and training; support for school nutrition as a means of promoting equity and well-being
Education
The intervention strategy focuses on four priorities, aligned with national strategies: the rehabilitation of schools and the creation of safe and appropriate learning environments; Inclusive access to education and the protection of the most vulnerable students; the strengthening of technical and vocational education and training; support for school nutrition as a means of promoting equity and well-being
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Explore sector Main intervention priorities include the protection of marine and mountain resources, as well as the country's Natural Reserves; waste management, an area in which AICS stands out as one of the main donors in Lebanon; sustainable water resource management; and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
Environment
Main intervention priorities include the protection of marine and mountain resources, as well as the country's Natural Reserves; waste management, an area in which AICS stands out as one of the main donors in Lebanon; sustainable water resource management; and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
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Explore sector Preserving and enhancing Lebanon’s cultural heritage is a priority for safeguarding historical identity and promoting sustainable development.
Cultural Heritage
Preserving and enhancing Lebanon’s cultural heritage is a priority for safeguarding historical identity and promoting sustainable development.
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Explore sector Italian Cooperation’s infrastructure development efforts in Lebanon target strategic sectors.
Infrastructures
Italian Cooperation’s infrastructure development efforts in Lebanon target strategic sectors.
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Explore sector The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Lebanon promotes the involvement of public institutions operating in the territory as active participants in a process aimed at sustainable and inclusive territorial development. This process focuses on governance, innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors, the growth of human capital, and the exchange of best practices between Italian and Lebanese entities.
Local Development
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Lebanon promotes the involvement of public institutions operating in the territory as active participants in a process aimed at sustainable and inclusive territorial development. This process focuses on governance, innovative partnerships between the public and private sectors, the growth of human capital, and the exchange of best practices between Italian and Lebanese entities.
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Explore sector AICS continues its commitment to service delivery within the framework of Delegated Cooperation Programs, which build upon the initiatives implemented under bilateral agreements between Italy and Lebanon.
Social Sector
AICS continues its commitment to service delivery within the framework of Delegated Cooperation Programs, which build upon the initiatives implemented under bilateral agreements between Italy and Lebanon.
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Explore sector The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus approach has been centered on supporting and strengthening national systems responsible for service delivery. This ensures alignment with national government strategies, institutional ownership by local counterparts, and localization of Aid.
Humanitarian Aid
The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus approach has been centered on supporting and strengthening national systems responsible for service delivery. This ensures alignment with national government strategies, institutional ownership by local counterparts, and localization of Aid.
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso, Ghana
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Egypt
Egypt, Eritrea
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Ethiopia, Djibuti, South Sudan, Sudan
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Kenya
Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, RDC
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Mozambique
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Angola
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Senegal
Senegal, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania
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Tunisia
Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Mauritania
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Niger
Niger, Cameroun, Chad, RCA
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Jordan
Jordan, Iraq
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Palestine
Palestine
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Pakistan
Pakistan
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Vietnam
Vietnam, ASEAN Area, Bangladesh, Myanmar
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Cuba
Cuba
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Countries of Latin America
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El Salvador
El Salvador, Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Caribbean islands
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Albania
Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia, North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro
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Ukraine
Ukraine, Moldova
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Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, Republic of the Congo
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Uganda
Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda