News

07 Mar 2025

The Italian Trade Agency is Hiring a Market Analyst Assistant in Ramallah

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) – Amman Office – is looking for a Market Analyst Assistant to join its team in Ramallah

Progetti 18 Feb 2025

ILO and Al-Quds University pledge to empower Palestinian youth through innovative cooperative models

This initiative, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in the context of the Programme “Be the Impact”, is a key component of the Cooperative Support Programme for Palestine (CSP-OPT) that aims to promote innovation, foster employment and strengthen socio-economic resilience in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).

20 Jan 2025

OXFAM-PEF Agreement Signed Under the IBTKAR Project

The signing of this renewed partnership took place at the Palestinian Ministry of Labor, with the participation of H.E. Enas Attari, Minister of Labor and Chairwoman of the PEF, the Head of AICS Jerusalem Office, Mirko Tricoli, and representatives of various financial and civil society institutions.

09 Jan 2025

The Italian Cooperation Allocates €5 Million for Gaza’s Recovery, Reconstruction and Development (GRRD) Planning

Jerusalem, December 9, 2024 – The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) will finance the “Supporting Gaza Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development Planning” project with €5 million through a three-year agreement signed by the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, UNDP Office in Jerusalem, and AICS Jerusalem.  The project aims to address Gaza’s post-war recovery needs, including the […]

23 Dec 2024

The Italian Cooperation Funds 5 million Euro Project to Boost Sustainable Agri-Food Investments in the West Bank

AICS Jerusalem Office – December 6, 2024 – The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Jerusalem) will finance the project “Enhancing Market-Driven Innovative and Sustainable Investments in the Agri-Food Sector in the West Bank” with 5 million euros.   This funding comes through a three-year agreement signed by the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, the FAO Office in Jerusalem, and […]

20 Dec 2024

AICS and PMA Unite to Drive Financial Innovation and Recovery in Palestine

Ramallah, December 3 – A productive meeting took place between the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Jerusalem and the Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA) in Ramallah, featuring key representatives from both sides. AICS Jerusalem was represented by Director Mirko Tricoli, Mohammad Musleh, and Giuseppe Marano from the Economic Development Sector, while the PMA was represented by […]

18 Dec 2024

Italian Delegation Visits Bethlehem Psychiatric Hospital After Renovation Completion

On December 2nd, a delegation from the Italian Consulate in Jerusalem, led by Consul General H.E. Domenico Bellato, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Jerusalem, represented by Director Mirko Tricoli, visited the Psychiatric Hospital of Bethlehem. This visit celebrated the successful completion of a renovation and construction project funded by AICS.   The […]

Progetti 11 Dec 2024

Bethlehem’s Green City Initiative: Volunteers Unite for a Cleaner, Greener Future

“This initiative is vital for raising awareness among younger generations about the importance of sustainable cities, environmental responsibility, and the need for collective action to keep our communities clean and green” said Marco Verber from the Solid Waste Management Department at AICS. He participated in the cleaning and planting event alongside Lorenzo Bellini. As part […]

04 Dec 2024

AICS Visit to Dura and Halhul Hospitals

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, AICS Jerusalem visited two hospitals in the Hebron Governorate: Dura Hospital and Halhul Hospital, both funded by AICS. The interventions aim at improving healthcare services, strengthening the technical knowledge and clinical skills of healthcare staff, and improving machineries and facilities within the hospital network of the Hebron Governorate. The visit […]

20 Nov 2024

Strengthening Education in Palestine: AICS Jerusalem Director Meets with Education Minister to Discuss Support and the ‘Amal’ Project

Ramallah, 18 November 2024 – Mirko Tricoli, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS Jerusalem), met with Dr. Amjad Barham, the Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education, to explore avenues for strengthening the education sector in Palestine.  During the meeting, Minister Barham shared an update on the current state of education in the West Bank and Gaza. He […]