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Seed Distribution in the District of Tambara as a Response to Food Insecurity
On January 13, 2025, in the localities of Nhacalapo and Miteme, in the district of Tambara (Manica Province), AICS-Maputo carried out the distribution of seed kits for maize and beans (totaling one ton), benefiting 67 small-scale producers, more than half of whom were women. This activity was part of the response to food insecurity caused by the […]
Evelina, Afonso Dhlakama’s former cook who used certified seeds for the first time
By family tradition, Evelina Zacarias had stored some of the maize kernels from her harvest in the barn to use them as seed for the next farming season in 2023, but climate change, which has caused drought in her village, has called this practice into question. “We always kept the kernels that looked healthier. It’s […]
Eneida, the young electrician who wants to transform her quiet village with smart lighting
Driven by her love of electricity, Eneida Piedade Domingos, 24, was inspired to transform her quiet village in the interior of the Guro district with smart lighting, after having benefited from the electrical installation course promoted within the DELPAZ programme. The daughter of a former Renamo guerrilla fighter, she says that the armed conflict in her district […]
Marcos Augusto: personal transformation and creating opportunities for the youth of his community
Marcos Augusto, with a trajectory like that of many young people in his village of Mudima, in the northwestern interior of Gondola, Manica province, finished 10th grade and spent many years waiting for a job opportunity in the public sector. He only had one year left of ‘hope’ for his dream job in the state – as […]
Celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), in collaboration with the Forum of Mozambican Associations of Persons with Disabilities (FAMOD) and other partners, celebrated today in Maputo the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event was held under the theme “For the Implementation of the Disability Act in Mozambique”, highlighting the importance of turning legislative principles […]
United for Equality: AICS Maputo’s Commitment to Ending Gender-Based Violence
In Mozambique, gender-based violence is one of the main social challenges affecting millions of women, taking various forms such as economic, physical, and sexual abuse. According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), approximately 35% of Mozambican women have experienced physical or sexual violence by their partner. Despite progress made, gender inequalities remain significant, with women […]
Inauguration of the Industrial and Commercial Institute Engenheiro Filipe Jacinto Nyusi in Cabo Delgado
Today marked the inauguration of the Industrial and Commercial Institute Engenheiro Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, located in Namáua, Cabo Delgado province. The event was attended by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, alongside the Head of Office AICS-Maputo, Paolo Enrico Sertoli, the Secretary of State for Technical and Vocational Education, Mety […]
Monitoring and Evaluation Mission of the Deputy Administrative Directorate (VDA)
Between November 11 and 15, the AICS office in Maputo hosted a monitoring and evaluation mission led by the Deputy Administrative Directorate (VDA) of AICS Rome. The delegation, composed of directors and staff from Office VIII (Dr. Barbara Gamboni and Mr. Alessandro Marcheggiani, ICT, logistics, and general services), Office IX (Dr. Paolo Tabarro and Dr. Francesca Raimondo, legal affairs, tenders, contracts, […]
Participation of AICS Maputo in the 11th Edition of the CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa organized by The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA): Promoting Agribusiness and Integration in the SADC
The AICS Maputo office, in close coordination with the AICS Directorate-General, the AICS Deputy Technical Directorate, and AICS Office VII, participated in the 11th Edition of the CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa organized by The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA), which took place on November 14-15, 2024, in Johannesburg. Launched in 2014, this forum serves as a key platform […]
Mozambican coffee featured in the pages of “Coffee Magazine” thanks to AICS support
The history of Mozambican coffee received significant visibility in issue 49 of Coffee Magazine[1]. The publication highlights the fact that the country is “home to unique and endemic coffee species along its coast.” A notable example is Coffea zanguebariae, grown in the Quirimbas archipelago, particularly on Ibo Island. In 1906, this coffee received a gold medal at […]