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 […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more 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 […]
Read more 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 […]
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
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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Colombia
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