African Union and Res4Africa together for renewable energy sources
On the day that the Italy-Africa Conference is being held at the Farnesina, the African Union and Res4Africa signed a letter of intent to launch a project to train decision-makers, officials and operators in numerous African Countries with the aim of promoting the renewable energy sector. The training project will be structured into theoretical classes […]
Read moreThe Italy-Africa Conference also hosts an art exhibition from Ivory Coast
A selection from the exhibition ‘Ivory Coast: Identity and Vitality of Contemporary Art’ is on display at the Farnesina from 22 to 26 October, concomitantly to the Italy-Africa Conference. The exhibition represents an ideal voyage towards acquiring a deeper knowledge of the African continent. The exhibition itinerary, which will be followed by the participants of […]
Read moreConference “Transition to Renewable Energies in Africa: what implications?”
Today, the Farnesina hosts the conference “Transition to Renewable Energies in Africa: what implications?”. The event, co-organised by the Foreign Ministry and the Renewable Industry Advisory Board of the International Energy Agency, scheduled contributions from Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy (African Union), Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for […]
Read moreCopenhagen, Seminar on language and human capital
“Without human capital, every other capital is worthless,” said Italian Ambassador in Copenhagen, Luigi Ferrari, on opening the seminar “Business in Society. Human capital training and growth: innovative opportunities and models for sustainable development”, which was hosted at the Italian Cultural Institute in Copenhagen as part of the celebrations of the 18th Week of the Italian Language […]
Read more“Arlecchino servitore di due padroni” ad Algeri
Il Piccolo Teatro di Milano ritorna dopo 13 anni di assenza a Algeri con “Arlecchino servitore di due padroni”. La celebre commedia goldoniana rappresenta l’evento di punta del programma “Italia Culture Mediterraneo” in Algeria. Su iniziativa del Piccolo Teatro di Milano, del Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale, dell’ Ambasciata d’Italia e dell’Istituto […]
Read moreSardinia and Uganda united against desertification
The experience acquired by Sardinia in desertification will be made available to a region of West Uganda for the implementation of projects to assure water supplies, manage forest resources and provide training for reforestation activities. The two regions signed an Agreement in Adjumani to promote the exchange of best practices in these sectors. The signing […]
Read moreOsce: combattere discriminazioni, focus su religione
Il tema delle discriminazioni, dei crimini d’odio ed in particolare quelli a sfondo religioso sono stati al centro conferenza “Combatting intolerance and discrimination with a focus on discrimination based on religion or belief: toward a comprehensive response in the Osce region”, organizzata alla Farnesina nell’ambito della presidenza in esercizio dell’Italia dell’Organizzazione per la sicurezza e […]
Read moreOsce: combattere discriminazioni, focus su religione
Il tema delle discriminazioni, dei crimini d’odio ed in particolare quelli a sfondo religioso sono stati al centro conferenza “Combatting intolerance and discrimination with a focus on discrimination based on religion or belief: toward a comprehensive response in the Osce region”, organizzata alla Farnesina nell’ambito della presidenza in esercizio dell’Italia dell’Organizzazione per la sicurezza e […]
Read moreItalian archaeological mission on the Hierapolis site
An excavation and restoration campaign by an Archaeological Mission directed by Prof. Grazia Semeraro (Salento University, Lecce, Italy) and authorised by the Directorate General of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism is ongoing at the site of the Hierapolis of Phrygia. The Mission is accredited with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and operates in cooperation […]
Read moreIn Prague ‘L’Arminuta’ kicks off the Week of Italian Language in the World
In Prague, the Week of the Italian Language in the World kicked off with a novel that is rooted in Abruzzo, a land rich in popular traditions. Donatella Di Pietrantonio presented her ‘L’arminuta’, the winner of last year’s Campiello Prize, at the Kavarna Retezova Literary Café in Prague, as part of the events promoted by […]
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