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 moreTonight the MAXXI will host the Opening Event of the Italy-Africa Conference
Tonight, the MAXXI will host the Opening Event of the second Italy-Africa Conference, scheduled for 25 October at the Farnesina. The event, to be opened by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi and by the President of the MAXXI Foundation, Giovanna Melandri, is dedicated to culture and will be attended by the […]
Read moreMinister Enzo Moavero Milanesi at the Quirinale Palace with delegates of the Joint Action on the Italian Language
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Enzo Moavero Milanesi, was at the Quirinale Palace today for the audience conceded by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to the participants of the third meeting of the Joint Action on the Italian Language in the World.
Read moreItaly’s Economic Diplomacy, 22 October: latest news from the world
THAILAND: Saipem wins a new contract with Thai Oil Public Limited Company (ThaiOil) to expand the Sriracha refinery Saipem, in consortium with Petrofac and Samsung, won a new 4-billion-dollar E&C Onshore contract in Thailand to expand the Sriracha refinery. The contract was awarded by Thai Oil Public Limited Company (ThaiOil), a subsidiary of Petroleum Authority of Thailand […]
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 moreScreening of the docu-film “Italy in a Day”
The Italian Culture and Community Center in Houston is scheduled to host the screening of Gabriele Salvatores’ documentary film “Italy in a Day” (2014) on 25 October. The film is a puzzle of small pieces of daily life in Italy filmed by ordinary people with their own smartphones. The documentary film offers a cross-section […]
Read moreSurfing the sweet sounding Italian sea: the Net keeps you afloat
The humanities department of the Rio de Janeiro State University organised a seminar to mark the 18th Week of the Italian Language in the World. The event , which ran from 17 to 18 October, was entitled ” Navigando nel dolce mare italiano: la rete ti aiuta a non naufragare” (Surfing the sweet sounding Italian […]
Read moreItalian 2.0: how the Net is changing the way we read and write
The Italian Cultural Institute in Zurich hosted a lecture on 18 October, to mark the 18th Week of the Italian Language in the World. Prof. Massimo Palermo of the University for Foreigners of Siena, delivered a lecture entitled “Italiano 2.0: come la rete sta cambiando il nostro modo di leggere e scrivere i testi” […]
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