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Jordan – Italy and Jordan sign a funding Agreement to improve wastewater services in Al-Sukhneh Palestinian Camp
The Italian Embassy to Jordan and the Department of Palestinian Affairs (DPA) signed today an Agreement for the implementation of the “Sustainable cities: upgrading urban wastewater systems in Al-Soukhneh Camp” initiative, financed by Italy through 1.75 million euros grant and focused on upgrading the wastewater network in the Palestinian Camp, that hosts nearly 7.000 residents.
Mission of AICS Director in Jordan: from Humanitarian Aid to Cultural Heritage Enhancement
From April 24 to 28, 2025, Marco Rusconi, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), carried out an official visit to Jordan to strengthen collaboration with international partners and monitor the progress of Italian-funded projects in the country.
Bothoor (seeds) Project: Empowering Women in Jordan
Il progetto Bothoor, un’iniziativa finanziata dall’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (AICS) e realizzata da COOPI e Fondazione Giovanni Paolo II, è stato il catalizzatore di questo cambiamento. Nascendo con l’obiettivo di sostenere le persone più vulnerabili, sia giordane che rifugiate siriane, il progetto ha offerto loro gli strumenti necessari per realizzare i loro sogni di piccola imprenditoria.
Jordanian Leaders Shaped for the Future: Government Leadership Program Graduates
The 25 graduates of this program represent a new generation of public servants poised to drive positive change in Jordan. Their skills and knowledge will be invaluable as they work to shape a more efficient, effective, and citizen-centric government.
AICS Supports Public Administration Reform in Jordan through Project with the Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is proud to be a key partner in the “Support to the Institute of Public Administration of Jordan” project, which aims to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Jordan’s public administration. This project, implemented by the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) in partnership with the Italian National School […]
Italy and FAO Collaborate to Strengthen Food Security and Resilience in Jordan
Amman, Jordan – December 4, 2023 – In a significant move to bolster food security and resilience among host communities and Syrian refugees in Jordan, the Government of Italy and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed a 990,000 Euro agreement. The initiative, spearheaded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation […]
Launch of training activities at the Regional Center for Conservation and Restoration (RCCR) of Jerash
Jerash, Jordan, 1st Nov 2023 – Under the umbrella of the “Creation of the Regional Center for Conservation and Restoration of Jerash” programme financed by the Italian cooperation and implemented in coordination with the Jordanian Department of Antiquities, the Italian University of Roma Tre launched today the first course of the training programme aimed to advance Jordan’s capacities in […]
Italy and UN Women join forces with Jordan to advance women’s political engagement in the Country
Amman – The Italian Government and UN Women signed a 2 million euro agreement to implement the “Women’s Effective Engagement in Shaping the Future of Jordan’s Political Life” project, in a significant step towards promoting gender equality and enhancing women’s participation in shaping the future of Jordan’s political landscape. Funded through the Italian Agency for Development […]
Italian Government and UNESCO to Support Local Communities in the World Heritage Sites of Petra and Wadi Rum
Amman, August 23, 2023 – The Italian Government and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) signed today a 1.5 million Euro partnership agreement for a new initiative in Petra and Wadi Rum, to safeguard cultural heritage and support local communities in engaging more effectively in the protection of the World Heritage sites, […]
Italy and IUCN launch the AMER project in Jordan to empower local communities and enhance sustainable agriculture
Amman – The Italian government, represented by HE the Ambassador of Italy Luciano Pezzotti, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), represented by the Regional Director of the IUCN – ROWA Dr Hany El Shaer, signed today a partnership Agreement marking the launch of the Italy-funded “Agricultural Management to Enable Resilience (AMER)” initiative in […]
