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Italian Government reaffirms its commitment to support policies and practiticies for a better water management in the North of Pakistan
Islamabad, June 7, 2024_A new project agreement has been signed between the Italian Government and UNDP Pakistan. “Water 4 Development” is the title and it will be implemented in Gilgit-Baltistan Region thanks to a 3 MLN EUR budget and to the grant provided by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation. The agreement has been signed […]
Supporting rural development in the North of Pakistan
Islamabad, May 29, 2024_A delegation from the Italian Cooperation, led by AICS Islamabad Head of Office Mr. Francesco Zatta, accomplished a support and monitoring mission in the framework of the programme “ETI – Economic Transformation Initiative”, implemented in partnership with Pakistan Government and IFAD – International Fund for Agriculture. The Italian Government contributes to the […]
Presentation of the flagship “Glaciers Inventory of Pakistan”
Islamabad, May 16, 2024_The Embassy of Italy in Islamabad convened the presentation of the flagship Glaciers Inventory of Pakistan in close collaboration with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), Government of Gilgit Baltistan and EvK2-CNR Italy. This initiative marks a significant step forward in understanding and preserving Pakistan’s invaluable glacial resources. Participating in the launch event […]
Expression of Interest (EOI) for hiring of Consulting Firm to conduct a Study on “Reclamation of Land from Rivers of Gilgit-Baltistan”
In the framework of “ETI – Economic Transformation Initiative”, a comprehensive study is required to ascertain the potential of land reclamation of three pilot sites from rivers Indus, Gihezer. Shyok of Gilgit-Baltistan depending upon the availability of maximum land for agriculture practices. Deadline for submission: before 15 May, 2024 at 11:30 hrs. Full guidelines to apply […]
Ambassador Armellin meets Ministers of Human Resources and Economic Affairs
Islamabad, April 29, 2024_During the month of April, H. E. the Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin had the opportunity to introduce herself to H. E. Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, and to H. E. Ahad Khan Cheema, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs. Mr. Francesco Zatta, Head of AICS Islamabad […]
AICS Islamabad supports Environmental Impact Assessment for water infrastructures construction in Gilgit-Baltistan
ETI – Economic Transformation Initative project’s activites are proceeding in Gilgit-Baltistan region, thank to a 20 million euro soft loan provided by the Italian Government, with the overall goal to enhance life conditions of thousands of beneficiaries in the northern districts. AICS Islamabad conducted a field mission in Gilgit, Nagar and Hunza districts to take […]
OliveCulture 4th steering committee
After the approval of a no-cost extension of the activities until June 30th, the meeting highlighted some important aspects of the implementation agenda and the Action Plan for olive cultivation in Pakistan.
8th March in Pakistan. Chronicles of Women’s Empowerment in the Programme for Poverty Reduction
The Poverty Reduction Program (PRP) has been an effective intervention from 2013 to 2021, in 38 Union Councils of KP and Baluchistan Regions, in partnership with dozens of local organizations and NGOs.
EU Delegation in Pakistan and 15 Member States promoting a “Sustainable Future”
Eurovillage Pakistan 2024 was held last Saturday, 17th February with a large public participation and the involvement of 15 EU Member States present in Pakistan. Food, culture, games, sport and several activities took place in the country stalls located in the outdoor area of the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, along with additional attractions arranged by […]
Sports for Nature: AICS and IUCN Pakistan’s adventure sports initiatives in Minapin, Gilgit Baltistan
In collaboration with the Community Welfare Foundation Minapin and Adventure Club Pakistan, IUCN Pakistan inaugurated the rock climbing site established under the Biodiversity Safeguarding Project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). The event was graced by Mr. Aziz Ahmed Jamali, Secretary Finance Gilgit Baltistan, as the chief guest, and Mr. Waqas Johar, […]