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International Mountain Day in Pakistan: the colors of the ice in a photo exhibition
This morning a photo exhibition has been inaugurated at PNCA – Pakistan National College of Arts, arranged by italian organization EvK2 CNR and UNDP Pakistan in the framework of the project “Glaciers & Students“, in partnership with DEVCOM Association and Embassy of Italy in Islamabad. IUCN and ETI – Economic Transformation Initiative provided information desks […]
Nutrition, Rights and Education: AICS Islamabad supports Pakistani women
The Global Gender Gap Index of 2022, compiled by the World Economic Forum, defines clearly that Pakistan stands at a meagre 142nd out of 146 on the gender equality index, with even lower ranks in terms of economic opportunities (145) and health (143). Efforts to sustain gender equality, set forth in the 1973 Constitution, are […]
A children’s heritage centre to promote Pakistan’s Nature and History
Established by UNESCO Pakistan in the framework of the AICS project “Support to Girls Right of Education and Safeguarding Cultural Heritage through Education in Pakistan“, a multipurpose facility is now open at Lok Virsa Museum in Islamabad to disseminate knowledge regarding the cultural heritage of Pakistan. During the first interactive activity, children had the opportunity […]
EOI for environment impact assessment – ETI-GB programme
Online the request for expression of interest (EOI) for hiring of consultancy firm for environment impact assessment (EIA) for the infrastructure schemes under ETI-GB Tender documents: https://www.ppra.org.pk/dad_tenders.asp?PageNo=3
Successful completion of the first national training on the vulnerability of Pakistan’s mountains
The first national training for sustainable management of nature resources in mountain areas in Pakistan successfully concluded. It has been organized by @FAOPakistan in the framework of the project funded by @AICS and with the scientific support provided by the Marine Biology Department at the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences of University.
Decent work conditions for brick kiln workers in Pakistan
Islamabad, 1 November 2023_The International Labour Organization (ILO) convened a stakeholders workshop to validate the evaluation of the project “Promotion of Decent Work Opportunities for the Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Segments of Society project”. The project has been implemented in Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces since 2019 thanks to a grant provided by AICS (Italian […]
AICS and UNESCO join hands for education in marginalized areas in Pakistan
A new agreement has been signed today between the Italian Government and UNESCO for a project titled “Radio Education”. Thanks to a 990,000 Euro budget, it aims to target children in some of the most remote areas of Pakistan through alternative educational tools to reach students and teachers.
Partnership with BISP Programme for a better nutrition status of mothers and children in Baluchistan
A new AICS field visit has been completed in the last days to Baluchistan, in particular in Lasbela and Khuzdar districts, to monitor main activities in the framework of BISP Programme.
A seminar in Karachi related to project and activities funded by the Italian Cooperation in Pakistan
The seminar was jointly organized in Karachi by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Islamabad and the Consulate of Italy, Karachi. The event was graced by the auspicious presence of His Excellency Ambassador of Italy, Andreas Ferrarese, the Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Danilo Giurdanella and Head of Italian Development Committee, Mr. Aarij Iqbal.
AICS Islamabad Head of Office visits National University of Technology, Islamabad
AICS Islamabad Head of Office Mr. Francesco Zatta paid a courtesy visit to the National University of Technology (NUTECH). Welcomed by the Rector, Gen. Moazzam Ejaz and the Dean, Dr. Almas Anjum, Mr. Zatta listened to a presentation of the various departments and activities of the public sector University, offering academic courses and qualified professional training.