Countries

Laos

Laos has progressively been reintegrated into the regional strategy of the Italian Development Cooperation through initiatives implemented within the framework of the Italy-ASEAN Development Partnership.

Read more Laos has progressively been reintegrated into the regional strategy of the Italian Development Cooperation through initiatives implemented within the framework of the Italy-ASEAN Development Partnership.

Cambodia

Italian Cooperation in Cambodia was particularly active during the first decade of the 2000s, implementing initiatives focused on the protection and promotion of the human rights of trafficking victims, assistance to migrant children subjected to sexual abuse, maternal and child health, and the preservation of archaeological and cultural heritage.

Read more Italian Cooperation in Cambodia was particularly active during the first decade of the 2000s, implementing initiatives focused on the protection and promotion of the human rights of trafficking victims, assistance to migrant children subjected to sexual abuse, maternal and child health, and the preservation of archaeological and cultural heritage.

Bangladesh

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Small Island Developing States

Italian Development Cooperation is active in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands, where it supports renewable energy and electrification initiatives. These interventions contribute to reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthening energy security, and advancing the transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems.

Read more Italian Development Cooperation is active in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the Marshall Islands, where it supports renewable energy and electrification initiatives. These interventions contribute to reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, strengthening energy security, and advancing the transition towards more sustainable and resilient energy systems.

Philippines

Currently, Italy continues to operate in the Philippines through the Debt Swap Program. With an initial allocation of €2.9 million, the Program financed initiatives aimed at environmental protection and strengthening the climate resilience of local communities.

Read more Currently, Italy continues to operate in the Philippines through the Debt Swap Program. With an initial allocation of €2.9 million, the Program financed initiatives aimed at environmental protection and strengthening the climate resilience of local communities.

ASEAN

In September 2020, Italy obtained the status of Development Partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), strengthening dialogue and cooperation with the Organization in the areas of political and security affairs, economic and socio-cultural development, connectivity, and the reduction of development gaps, in line with the Practical Cooperation Areas  of the Italy-ASEAN Partnership.

Read more In September 2020, Italy obtained the status of Development Partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), strengthening dialogue and cooperation with the Organization in the areas of political and security affairs, economic and socio-cultural development, connectivity, and the reduction of development gaps, in line with the Practical Cooperation Areas  of the Italy-ASEAN Partnership.

Bangladesh

Since 2018, Italian Development Cooperation has been engaged in humanitarian assistance in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, supporting refugees hosted in the camps of Cox’s Bazar and on Bhasan Char Island, in coordination with the United Nations humanitarian response.

Read more Since 2018, Italian Development Cooperation has been engaged in humanitarian assistance in response to the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, supporting refugees hosted in the camps of Cox’s Bazar and on Bhasan Char Island, in coordination with the United Nations humanitarian response.

Myanmar

The Italian Development Cooperation has maintained its humanitarian commitment to supporting the people of Myanmar and communities affected by the wider regional crisis.

Read more The Italian Development Cooperation has maintained its humanitarian commitment to supporting the people of Myanmar and communities affected by the wider regional crisis.

Vietnam

Italian Development Cooperation has been operating in Vietnam since the late 1990s, supporting the country's development through initiatives in the fields of health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), urban rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, natural resource management, statistics, and cultural heritage conservation. With the establishment of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in 2016, the former Technical Unit became the AICS Office in Hanoi.

Read more Italian Development Cooperation has been operating in Vietnam since the late 1990s, supporting the country's development through initiatives in the fields of health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), urban rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, natural resource management, statistics, and cultural heritage conservation. With the establishment of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in 2016, the former Technical Unit became the AICS Office in Hanoi.