AICS Cairo

29/10/2026

AICS Cairo at Terminal Europe | Labour Mobility Forum 2026
At the Italian Pavilion, visitors took part in interactive activities, including the CV Card Station and Voice Booth, exploring skills development, career aspirations and labour mobility.

We extend our sincere thanks to GIZ Egypt, the المركز المصري الألماني للوظائف والهجرة وإعادة الإدماج and all participating institutions participating in our booth CIHEAMBari, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura e Centro Archeologico Italiano - Il Cairo, MAIS Egypt, Ta'heal for their collaboration, and to everyone who visited the pavilion and engaged with our team.

Together, we continue to promote inclusive pathways to skills development, employment and labour mobility.

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

29/10/2026

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Cairo Office took part in Terminal Europe, held on 27–28 October 2026 in Cairo, as part of the Labour Mobility Forum 2026.

In her remarks, Aurora Leo, Coordinator of the Gender and Migration Sector at AICS Cairo, highlighted the importance of cooperation and coordinated efforts to expand opportunities and support sustainable pathways for people in Egypt.



Learn more about the EU-Demo project https://ilcairo.aics.gov.it/fields-of-action/il-programma-di-cooperazione-delegata/demo/?lang=en

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo

27/10/2026

LABOUR MOBILITY FORUM 2026 | Italy and Europe: creating pathways to decent work

From 26 to 28 October, the Italian System in Egypt takes part in the Labour Mobility Forum 2026 in Cairo, joining European and Egyptian institutions, employers and international partners in a shared effort to promote safe, regular and fair labour mobility.
Across Europe, mobility partnerships are helping connect labour market needs with people's skills and aspirations.

Italy contributes by developing legal migration pathways with Egypt and European partners that expand employment opportunities and safeguard workers' rights.

Speaking at the panel “Your Boarding Pass to Europe: Exploring Pathways and Opportunities”, Aurora Leo of AICS Cairo highlighted that being ready for a job opportunity in Italy means more than having the right professional qualifications. It also requires learning the language, understanding a new professional and cultural environment, knowing one's rights and responsibilities, and being able to make informed choices. This approach puts young people at the centre of labour mobility, bringing together businesses, training institutions and public partners to create accessible and sustainable pathways.

This commitment is part of a broader Italian effort organized around several EU-delegated and national initiatives (DESITA, EU TEJPA, TAKE STEPS and OpenMED projects) to invest in the future of young Egyptians. Through technical and vocational education, apprenticeships and work-based learning, these programmes help participants develop the skills employers need, strengthen links between training institutions and businesses, and improve access to employment, including for young women and vulnerable groups.

Within the framework of the Talent Partnerships, the DEMO project, funded by the European Union in Egypt under the THAMM Plus programme and implemented by AICS, works to strengthen vocational training, employment services and cooperation between Egyptian and Italian institutions and businesses. It supports young Egyptians in accessing decent work in Egypt and, where relevant, regulated opportunities for labour mobility to Italy.

Together, these efforts aim to turn skills into opportunities and make labour mobility a pathway to decent work and shared prosperity.


Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo

22/10/2026

TURNING AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES INTO VALUE: BIOMASR PYROLYSIS PLANT INAUGURATED IN BENI SUEF

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Cairo Office, together with its partners, marked the inauguration of the Biomasr Ltd. Pyrolysis Plant (BPP) in Kom Abu Radi, Beni Suef Governorate, advancing Egypt’s green transition and circular bioeconomy.

Supported by the Italian Cooperation through the Inclusive Green Growth in Egypt النمو الأخضر الشامل فى مصر (IGGE) project, implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) UNIDO Egypt, the plant uses pyrolysis technology to transform agricultural residues into biochar, pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar) and syngas, creating opportunities to connect agriculture, industry and sustainable resource management.

The inauguration was attended by H.E. Major General Abdullah Abdel Aziz, Governor of Beni Suef; Mr. Wael Radwan, CEO Bioenergy Association for Sustainable Development - Ministry of Local Development and Environment; UNIDO and BioMasr.

Speaking at the ceremony, Tiberio Chiari, Head of AICS Cairo, highlighted the importance of connecting farmers and industry to ensure that the value generated from agricultural residues translates into shared economic opportunities across the value chain.

The Italian Cooperation continues to support Egypt’s green transition through partnerships that promote innovation, inclusive value chains and sustainable economic development, in line with Italy’s broader vision for its engagement in Africa.

Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo

21/10/2026

Meet AICS Cairo at Terminal Europe! | قابلوا AICS Cairo في بوابة أوروبا!

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Cairo Office is participating in the Labour Mobility Forum 2026! Join us to discover our development cooperation initiatives in Egypt and learn more about opportunities related to skills development, vocational training and employment.

تشارك الوكالة الإيطالية للتعاون الإنمائي – مكتب القاهرة (AICS Cairo) في منتدى تنقّل العمالة 2026! تعالوا اتعرّفوا على مبادرات الوكالة في مصر ومجالات عملها في تنمية المهارات والتدريب المهني ودعم فرص العمل.

📅 27–28 October 2026 | ٢٧ و٢٨ أكتوبر ٢٠٢٦
🕓 4:00–9:00 PM | من ٤ إلى ٩ مساءً

📍 Italian Booth, Granada, Heliopolis, Cairo | الجناح الإيطالي، غرناطة، مصر الجديدة، القاهرة https://maps.app.goo.gl/9iqwRoBmALTSdWAX7

🎟️ Register now | سجّلوا لحضور الفعالية:
بوابة أوروبا | ملتقى تنقل العمالة 2026 https://terminaleurope.rizmitechnologies.com/

18/10/2026

13/10/2026

Italy and Eritrea: building on a strong partnership through agricultural cooperation

The strong collaboration between Italy and Eritrea was at the centre of the recent mission to Asmara led by Tiberio Chiari, Director of AICS Cairo, together with AICS experts. Meetings with Eritrean institutional partners confirmed the value of this collaboration and the importance of Italian technical expertise in supporting locally led priorities in agriculture, animal health and food security.

The mission included the Project Coordination Committee, the official kick-off event of EC4bTB, implemented by the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Abruzzo e Molise "G. Caporale" Teramo (IZSAM) with AICS support and the visit to the National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture.

EC4bTB – Tackling brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis

With a budget of €2 million, the project supports Eritrean institutions in developing a national programme to monitor and control brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis in dairy cattle. Applying a One Health approach, it brings together animal, human and environmental health through stronger diagnostic capacity, epidemiological surveillance, digital data management and technical training.

The Eritrean institutional partners expressed strong appreciation for the collaboration with Italy and for the specialised expertise provided by the IZSAM. This technical partnership is collaborating to strengthen national capacities, improve disease prevention and control, and protect public health and food security.
During the visit to the National Animal and Plant Health Laboratory (NAPHL), the delegation examined the laboratory facilities, the equipment available and the standard operating procedures in place. The visit also provided an opportunity to review the laboratory’s ongoing activities and discuss the technical work that IZSAM experts will carry out in collaboration with the laboratory’s staff, as part of the project’s efforts to strengthen national diagnostic capacity and support the surveillance and control of animal diseases.

ARIS - Sustainable irrigated agriculture for smallholder farmers in Eritrea’s arid and semi-arid regions

The mission continued with a second Steering Committee of the ARIS project, focused on sustainable irrigated agriculture for smallholder farmers in Eritrea’s arid and semi-arid regions. With a budget of €3.5 million, ARIS promotes efficient, solar-powered irrigation, improved agricultural practices and more sustainable management of water resources, strengthening the resilience of rural communities and supporting food security.

Across both initiatives, the message was clear: the partnership between Italy and Eritrea is built on dialogue, trust and the exchange of expertise. The positive engagement of Eritrean counterparts reflects the value of Italy’s contribution and the shared commitment to turning cooperation into practical support for agriculture and rural livelihoods.

Eritrean institutional partners expressed their satisfaction with the cooperation with Italy and their strong interest in continuing to work together, building on the trust established and the value of Italian technical expertise to further advance shared development priorities.

Italy remains committed to working alongside Eritrean institutions and partners to consolidate this collaboration and develop further opportunities for cooperation.

Learn more about our projects:
EC4bTB: https://ilcairo.aics.gov.it/fields-of-action/rural-development/ec4btb/?lang=en
ARIS: https://ilcairo.aics.gov.it/fields-of-action/rural-development/aris/?lang=en

13/10/2026

CALL FOR PROPOSALS | ERITREA

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) – Cairo Office announces the publication of the Call for Proposals under AID 013106/01/0.

The initiative aims to strengthen basic services in Health, WASH, and Agriculture/Food Security for vulnerable populations in Eritrea.

Application deadline: 11 November 2026, at 5:00 PM (Cairo local time).

🔗 Read the full Call for Proposals and access the official documentation:
https://trasparenzailcairo.aics.gov.it/archivio105_procedure-dal-01012024_0_226405_566_1.html

11/10/2026

From development cooperation to industrial cooperation: the story of Robbiki Leather City

How can development cooperation help build the foundations for a competitive industrial district and open up new opportunities for businesses and investors?

Read the full article on the AICS Cairo website: https://ilcairo.aics.gov.it/news/robbiki-leather-city-dallesperienza-della-cooperazione-italiana-nuove-prospettive-di-cooperazione-industriale-tra-italia-ed-egitto/?lang=en

03/10/2026

في اليوم العالمي للغات الإشارة (23 سبتمبر) وخلال الأسبوع العالمي للصم (21-27 سبتمبر) 👌🏻، نحتفي بلغة تفتح أبواب التواصل والمشاركة، ونؤكد أن إتاحة المعلومات والخدمات والتواصل بلغة الإشارة جزء من ضمان حقوق الأشخاص الصم.

لغة الإشارة لغة، والتواصل حق.

يأتي هذا المنشور ضمن أنشطة التوعية بحقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في إطار مشروع «تعزيز المجلس القومي للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة»، بتمويل من الاتحاد الأوروبي والمنفذ من قبل الوكالة الإيطالية للتعاون الإنمائي (AICS).











On the International Day of Sign Languages (23 September) and during the International Week of Deaf People (21-27 September) 👌🏻, we celebrate a language that opens doors to communication and participation, and reaffirm that access to information, services and communication in sign language is part of ensuring the rights of Deaf people.

Sign language is a language. Communication is a right.

This post is part of the awareness-raising activities on the rights of persons with disabilities under the “Strengthening the National Council for Persons with Disabilities” Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).

المجلس القومي للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة - مصر
European Union in Egypt
Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo