Profile and objectives

AICS – the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation – is one of the key innovations established by the Italian law on international cooperation (Law No. 125/2014). The Agency began operating in January 2016, with the aim of aligning Italy with its principal European and global partners in the endeavor of development. Its basic model complies with the demand for more professional and innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary in a continually changing environment.

The Agency established the Amman office in July 2016, with the aim of implementing international cooperation initiatives to improve people’s living conditions, promote sustainable development, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, as well as sustain post-conflict stabilization with particular attention to the Syrian crisis.

Since 2018, Amman’s AICS office has also been responsible for implementing international cooperation projects in Iraq.

Last update: 11/03/2026, 16:09

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Iraq

In Iraq, Italian Cooperation is historically active in support of the most vulnerable populations, namely refugees, displaced persons, ethnic-religious minorities, including Christians and Yazidis, women, minors and people with disabilities.

Jordan

In light of the financial commitment undertaken by Italy at the 2016 London Conference to support the country in coping with the devastating impact of the Syrian crisis, Jordan was included in the 2016-2018 planning document among the priority countries for the Italian cooperation.

Partners

The partnership between Italy and Jordan is based on shared values of peace, human rights, and sustainable development, and has been further strengthened by their common commitment to the objectives of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.

Head of office

Michele Romano has been serving as Head of AICS Amman Office since February 4th, 2026