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RESeed – Rural Economic Stimulus and Education for Ethiopian Development

In collaboration with the Abruzzo Region, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM), the Interim Regional Administration of Tigray (IRAT), and the Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), the project aims to foster post-war recovery and the rehabilitation of the agricultural sector in the Tigray region (Ethiopia). 

The initiative, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), focuses on professional training, primarily targeting women and youth, to be employed in a pilot project centered on the use of modern cultivation techniques.

Events

Closing Ceremony of CyberBridge Held in Rome: A Strategic Training Project for Digital Resilience in Africa

The closing ceremony of CyberBridge marked the successful conclusion of a strategic international cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacities and digital resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa through advanced training, institutional dialogue, and operational collaboration

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Med-Or present at the roadshow ‘Higher Education, Research and Innovation Collaboration between Italy and Ethiopia’

13 January 2025

The event, held at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa, represents a new step of the Mattei Plan initiative

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Minister Bernini in Djibouti and the Med-Or project on Underwater Infrastructure

During her visit to Djibouti, the Minister of University and Research also visited the submarine cable landing station, at the centre of a project promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by Med-Or Italian Foundation

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Vacancy Announcement: Finance & Administrative Officer

Med-Or Italian Foundation for Africa is seeking a Finance & Administrative Officer to lead the accounting operations of the Nairobi office and support financial, procurement, and administrative management of a growing portfolio of development projects, primarily funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation

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Med-Or hosts high-level dialogue on Djibouti and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Reflecting the growing strategic importance of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the seminar explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation on maritime infrastructure, subsea connectivity and energy resilience, while highlighting Djibouti’s role as a gateway linking Europe, Africa and Asia

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Med-Or signs Memorandum of Understanding with Djibouti’s Ministry of Economy and Finance

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on critical infrastructure, digital connectivity and strategic dialogue, reflecting the shared commitment to strengthening ties between Italy and Djibouti at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia

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Med-Or Delivers a Three-Day Diplomatic Training Session for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia

This programme is part of a broader diplomatic training framework for Somalia, established two years ago in connection with its membership on the UN Security Council, and delivered in partnership with the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

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Events

Closing Ceremony of CyberBridge Held in Rome: A Strategic Training Project for Digital Resilience in Africa

The closing ceremony of CyberBridge marked the successful conclusion of a strategic international cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening cybersecurity capacities and digital resilience across Sub-Saharan Africa through advanced training, institutional dialogue, and operational collaboration

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Video Interviews

Bridging Industry and Development: Med-Or’s Approach to Enhancing Europe-Africa Engagement

As Med-Or Italian Foundation expands its footprint across Africa, the organisation is emerging as a key platform for Europe-Africa cooperation—combining industry expertise, diplomacy, and sustainable development to drive high-impact initiatives across the continent

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