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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 […]
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 […]
Emergency in Lebanon: AICS expresses solidarity and reaffirms its ongoing commitment
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 […]
2026, International Year of Women Farmers
Unprecedented macroeconomic and environmental challenges continue to strain the agrifood sector, particularly for the women involved—both Lebanese and Syrian—who represent a vital engine of resilience for local communities. The primary obstacles remain access to land ownership, credit, and innovative technologies. #ItalianCooperation, through the #AICS Beirut office, is active in: Economic #Empowerment and value chain development […]
Authentic Aley: A Shared Vision for District Development
In the presence of the Minister of Agriculture and with the participation of AICS Beirut, UNDP, and FAO, a meeting was held to present a joint strategy for the municipalities of the Aley district, titled “Authentic Aley.” The mayors spearheaded this community development proposal, taking a leading role in identifying and communicating the needs of […]
AICS promotes exchanges among professionals across the Mediterranean
The third cycle of knowledge-sharing workshops has concluded, bringing together experts from the Global Health Center (CSG) and partners—including the Tuscany South-East Local Health Authority (AUSL), the ARCO PIN Foundation of the University of Florence, and the Ministries of Social Affairs, Health, and Education. Throughout various sessions of brainstorming and interactive, participatory work, ministerial representatives […]
Cooperative Platform in Lebanon: AICS participates in the Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture strategic meeting
The relaunch meeting of the Cooperative Platform was held in the presence of H.E. Nizar Hani, Minister of Agriculture, and Gloria Abouzeid, Director General of Cooperatives. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders and consolidate support for producers. The support of the #ItalianCooperation has been fundamental in recent years through a […]
Integrated Disability Management: AICS and Italian Partners Meet with Lebanese Ministries
The series of workshops dedicated to the integrated case management of persons with disabilities continues in Beirut. This ambitious journey involves the collaboration of AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation), experts from AUSL Toscana Sud Est, and the ARCO research center (University of Florence), all partners of the Global Health Center. At the heart of […]
Nature conservation in Lebanon: new data from the field
This research was conducted under the “Step 4 Nature” project, funded by Italy through AICS Beirut and implemented by UNDP in close collaboration with the Lebanese Ministry of Environment.
Youth-Led, Policy-Driven: AICS at the 2026 International Day of Education Forum
For Italian Cooperation, participating in these collaborative spaces means supporting a modern educational system capable of combining technical expertise with civic engagement.