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AICS Hanoi and Quang Tri Province: A Strong Partnership for Sustainable Development
A delegation from the People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province, in central Vietnam, led by Hoang Nam, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, met with Dr. Margherita Lulli, Head of the AICS Hanoi Office. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the long-standing cooperation between Quang Tri Province and the Italian Government, particularly in the framework of the ongoing Italy- Vietnam Debt for Development Swap Programme. It also marked the official introduction of Mr. Hoang Nam to AICS Hanoi in his new role as Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee and as the official responsible for projects funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Quang Tri Province.
Italy–Vietnam Debt for Development Swap Programme: Strengthening Local Project Management
Si è svolto con successo a Da Nang, nel Vietnam centrale, il secondo “Capacity Building - Workshop” rivolto alle Project Management Units, PMU, del Programma di Conversione del Debito Italia–Vietnam per lo Sviluppo. Questo nuovo appuntamento formativo ha approfondito due ambiti chiave: Project Management e Data Management.
3S Project: Strengthening Regional Cooperation Through Pilot Actions in Lao PDR, Vietnam and Indonesia
The mission represents a significant step towards the implementation of field activities and reaffirms Italy's commitment to supporting the transition towards more sustainable, inclusive and resilient agri-food systems, while strengthening the Italy–ASEAN partnership for sustainable development across the region.
Quang Tri Province: Progress towards clean water access by 2030
AICS Hanoi confirms that the project has continued a historical development cooperation between Vietnam and Italy in the water sector, and always willing to support PMU and local community in gaining the most fruitful results.
Vietnam, OIV Mission: Local Partners at the core of AICS Hanoi Projects
A joint OIV, MAECI, and AICS mission took place in Vietnam to evaluate Italian Cooperation projects.
MACFRUT 2026: Agroecology as a Bridge to Sustainability
AICS Hanoi took part in the event for the third time since 2022 confirming Macfrut as a well-established appointment. In this edition, AICS Hanoi presented its ongoing work on the cassava value chain a central focus of the recently launched project “Scientific and Technical Support for Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN Countries – 3S.” The project aims to strengthen climate resilience and promote the socioeconomic and environmental sustainability of agriculture in ASEAN countries (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), through the introduction of sustainable agriculture practices and agricultural mechanization across the maize, cassava, and sugar value chains.
Italy–Vietnam Debt-for-Development Swap Programme: Capacity‑Building Training for PMUs
AICS Hanoi ha organizzato una sessione di formazione di due giorni dal titolo “Rafforzamento delle capacità delle Unità di Gestione dei Progetti nell’ambito del Programma di Conversione del Debito Italia–Vietnam per lo Sviluppo”, svoltasi il 14 e 15 aprile 2026.
Timor-Leste: First AICS Mission in the Country
The mission aimed at defining the programmatic elements of a future delegated cooperation initiative for the digitalization of the justice sector, to which Italy intends to contribute.
MoU signed between CIMA and VAWR on Water Governance Cooperation
The Memorandum represents one of the most significant outcomes of the project Technical Assistance on Strengthening the Regulatory Framework of the Water Sector: Real-Time Multi-Basin Operations in Viet Nam, funded by the Italian Cooperation , and implemented by CIMA.
LAOS: An Opportunity for the Cassava Value Chain
One of the potential pilot sites has been identified in the district of Attapeu, in southern Laos, where approximately 10,000 hectares of land are available for cassava cultivation and where a network of farmers already collaborating with Alliance Bioversity & CIAT is active. The goal is to strengthen and expand existing conditions.