Washington -EXPO – A key role for women in food security
Women’s role in food security, nutrition and health, and the outlook for EXPO Milan 2015. These were the central topics of the first international “Women in Business” workshop organised by the Aspen Institute with support from the Italian Embassy in Washington, which hosted the event. Participants included the deputy speaker of the Senate, Linda Lanzillotta; […]
Read moreBrazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help
The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]
Read moreBrazil – Exploring the history of philosophy with Vivaldi’s help
The history of philosophy willbe explored through Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at a series of “PhilosophyCafé” events led by Silverio Ortiz, who teaches philosophy at Universidade dasQuebradas. Organised with the support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Riode Janeiro, the events will be hosted by the Institute and will run throughoutMarch 2015. Read more, in […]
Read morePhilippines: positive economic outlook
The Philippines closed 2014 with GDP growth estimated at 5.1%, and with an estimated yearly average of 6.2% for the period from 2015 through 2019. The spread of urbanisation was also steady, strongly stimulating demand in the construction and transport sectors. Rising consumption was fuelled by growth in employment—which nevertheless remains insufficient—and by the enormous […]
Read moreBratislava – Italian jazz trio jazz opens concert cycle
Bratislava gave an enthusiastic reception to a jazz concert by the Kekko Forarnelli Trio, which launched a full calendar of musical events organized by the Italian Cultural Institute. After performing in numerous festivals and clubs, pianist Kekko Formarelli, bass player Giorgio Vendola and drummer Dario Congedo stopped off in the Slovakian capital for a presentation […]
Read moreEl Salvador – Discussion of natural disaster risk management
“Experiences and analyses of natural threats in Central America, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua”, is the title of a handbook recently presented in El Salvador with the goal of offering scientific support for the implementation of a national risk management policy and of an integrated Central American policy for risk management through support for the […]
Read moreMexico – Celebrating the genius of Pellegrino Artusi
“Pellegrino Artusi: L’unita’ italiana in cucina” is the title of an exhibition running at the Italian Cultural Institute of Mexico City through 20 February. The event is part of the calendar of the Year of Italy in Latin America, and is a celebration of the contribution that writer, “foody” and literary critic and his recipe […]
Read moreSweden – Presentation of Italian design
Italian excellence in the sectors of furniture and decor was showcased in Sweden during a promotional presentation of contemporary Italian design organised by the ICE at the library of the “Svensk Form” design magazine. The event was part of the broader calendar of events planned for Stockholm Design Week 2015. The presence of Italian design […]
Read moreHamburg – Writer Fabio Geda on a ‘mission’
Italian writer Fabio Geda made a “mission” to Hamburg, Germany, where he presented his latest novel at the Italian Cultural Institute. In the throes of a job and family crisis, the protagonist of the novel, “De la vita che salvi è la tua”, decides to sever all ties and start over again in New York […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy – Guatemala issues call for tenders for new administrative district
Guatemala: issues call for tenders for new administrative district The first call for prequalification tenders for the construction of a State Administrative Centre was issued, the necessary documentation for which can be found at: http://www.guatecompras.gt/concursos/consultaDetalleCon.aspx?nog=3708926&o=5The. The project is being commissioned by the Ministry of Public Finance and the deadline for submission of applications for prequalification […]
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