Africa

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21 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Vietnam: Tajani’s visit provides new impetus for Farnesina-UNIDO cluster project

The Vice-President of the European Commission, Antonio Tajani, has led a Growth Mission to South-East Asia, visiting first Vietnam and then Myanmar/STRONGurma and Thailand. The delegation included numerous European companies, many of them Italian, who took part in B2B meetings in Ho Chi Minh City. In the same city, Tajani opened the European Business Centre […]

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Interviews

21 November 2013

“The challenge to the International Criminal Court is being launched from Africa” (l’Unità)

We have recently seen a dangerous weakening of the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a result of the prosecution of Kenya’s political leaders. The proceedings at The Hague against the President of Kenya, Kenyatta, and his deputy, Ruto, are continuing to cause tensions between the court and numerous African states. States who […]

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19 November 2013

Development Cooperation – Italian companies help small farmers in Ethiopia

Italy is increasing its efforts to help small-farmers in Ethiopia, through the “Filiere agricole in Oromia” programme and partnerships with the Pedon S.p.A. group, European leaders in the processing, packaging and distribution of pulses and cereals. The project is funded by Italian Development Cooperation and by the Istituto Agronomico d’Oltremare. Read more, in Italian

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19 November 2013

Cape Town – Charity regatta with Italian Ambassador

Diplomats, business people, politicians and stars of sport and show business: “all at sea” for charity. The first Italian Ambassador’s Perennial Trophy, a charity regatta conceived by our Ambassador in Pretoria, Vincenzo Schioppa, will take place in Cape Town on Saturday 23 November 2013. Read more, in Italian

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15 November 2013

Webinar Angola – On Monday at 10:30 a click away at the opportunities offered by one of the fastest growing African economies

Oil, yes, but that’s not all: from the agri-food industry to construction to pharmaceuticals, Angola is booming with opportunity. Having gained independence in 1975, the country is today one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s rising stars, and the opportunities offered by the Angolan economy and society is the topic of the third “Webinar” set up within the […]

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15 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – Nigeria seeks investments in auto industry

Nigeria seeks investments in auto industry The National Automotive Council recently drafted a plan for the revitalisation of the Nigerian auto industry through the attraction of investments in the production and assembly on site of parts and vehicles. The plan was presented by Council Director Aminu Jalal to European Union officials at the latest of […]

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13 November 2013

Meeting in Djibouti on piracy – Italy cites case of marines

The 16th session of the Contact Group on Piracy along the Coast of Somalia (CGPCS) was held this week in the East African State of Djibouti. 43 delegations from the 62 CGPCS member countries A total of 43 delegations represented the 62 CGPCS member countries (which include Italy, the U.S., Russia, China, the UK, France, […]

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Press Releases

13 November 2013

Ghana: Bonino-Tetteh Meeting

Minister for Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino met today in Rome with foreign minister of the Republic of Ghana Hanna Tetteh in the margins of the International Board of Women in Diplomacy Committee. Their meeting, which followed upon one they had held in September in New York during the 68th UNGA, centred on political, security and […]

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13 November 2013

UN – Expo 2015 collaboration accord tomorrow

The event at Villa Madama –“Women and nutrition: ideas for a sustainable future” – is a prelude to the first conference organised within the context of Women for Expo. Speakers at the conference to take place on 14 November at FAO will include Emma Bonino and UN S-G Special Representative for Food Security and Nutrition […]

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13 November 2013

Nigeria – Cinema, music and art to celebrate Made in Italy

The spotlight is on the Italian language and culture in a series of events organised by our embassy in Abuja in coordination with the Consulate General in Lagos and the embassy of Switzerland: cinema, music, literature, art, food and wine to celebrate the excellence of all things Made in Italy. Exhibitions and performances will run […]

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8 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – webinar on business opportunities, 18 November 2013

The Italian Foreign Ministry’s Directorate General for Country promotion and the Emilia-Romagna branch of Unioncamere (the Chambers of Commerce organisation) are organising a webinar for Monday 18 November 2013 at 10.30. The webinar will illustrate business opportunities for Italian companies in the Angolan market, in the agri-industry/food processing, construction materials and pharmaceutical sectors. Experienced buyers, […]

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7 November 2013

Diplomazia Economica/Sole 24 Ore – South Sudan: Investment conference, 4-5 December 2013

South Sudan: Investment conference, 4-5 December 2013 The government of South Sudan, in collaboration with the South Sudan Investment Authority, is organising an investment conference in Juba on 4-5 December 2013. The conference is expected to be the most important economic promotion event held in the country since it gained its independence. Opening the two-day […]

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