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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.
International Day Of Clean Energy
From installing solar systems in public buildings to supporting SMEs in their green transition, AICS Beirut is committed to a sustainable future.
World Education Day 2026
On World Education Day, AICS Beirut reaffirms its commitment to ensure equitable, inclusive, and quality access to education. From school rehabilitation to psychosocial support, we work together with our partners to ensure that no child is left behind.
ELISSA Project: Technical meeting for the renovation of Social Development Centres
The session, led by the project team and AICS infrastructure expert, consisted in a presentation of key highlights on the administrative and technical tender documents