Development Cooperation is an integral part of Italy’s foreign policy and stands on two priority pillars. The first is represented by the need for solidarity in ensuring all the inhabitants of the planet protection of their lives and human dignity. The second sees in cooperation a method for establishing, improving and strengthening relations among the world’s various and diverse nations and communities.
Development cooperation activities are managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) through the General Directorate for Development Cooperation (DGCS). The Dgcs works on the application of cooperation lines and sectorial policies in the different countries and is in charge of establishing relations with International Organizations, the European Union and NGOs.