Mr. Pier Giorgio Lappo: Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy
Mr. Pier Giorgio Lappo has been awarded the honour of “Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy”, in recognition of his decades-long commitment to supporting the most vulnerable people in Uganda, with particular attention to the communities of Karamoja. The “Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy” is an honour bestowed […]
Read more“Green Cities Initiative in Action for Africa”: Signing of the Letter of Intent
A new milestone for sustainable and inclusive cities in Uganda! On 21 November, the Government of Uganda and the Government of Italy signed a Letter of Intent under the Green Cities Initiative in Action for Africa. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Hon. Robinah Nabbanja and the FAO Country Representative. This step strengthens our […]
Read moreSigning of the Agreement for the new Project “Strengthening the private sector through capacity building and international partnerships in Uganda”
Press Release The Agreement for the project “Strengthening the Private Sector through Capacity Building and International Partnerships in Uganda” was officially signed Tuesday, the 21st of October 2025, between the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and the Representative of UNIDO Uganda. The initiative is funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International […]
Read moreProof of Life Verification 2025–2026 – Pensioners Residing in Africa
The Embassy of Italy in Kampala informs all Italian citizens residing in Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda that INPS has launched the proof of life verification campaign for pensioners who receive their pension abroad. The verification will take place from September 17, 2025, to January 15, 2026. Citibank N.A. will send pensioners a form to be […]
Read moreBusiness Insights from Italy: focus on logistics and infrastructure
The European House-Ambrosetti, together with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, have published a new update of the series “Business Insights from Italy”. Each month, the series examines a strategic sector of the Italian economy, providing an overview of the sector’s main innovations and most interesting data. This issue will delve into […]
Read moreScholarships: “Italy Runs Towards the Future”
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), in collaboration with the University of Rome “Foro Italico”, has launched the first edition of the “Italy Runs Towards the Future” scholarship program. The University of Rome “Foro Italico” is one of the most prestigious institutions for scientific research and academic training in the fields […]
Read moreScholarships of the Italian Government for foreign students and for italians residing abroad – Academic year 2025/2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has published a call for applications for scholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens residing abroad interested in studying in Italy in the academic year 2025/2026. The call for applications can be viewed in Italian by clicking here and in English by clicking here. All applications must […]
Read moreFinancial contributions for visits of Researchers, Professors, Experts, Cultural Figures, and Cultural Operators
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides financial contributions to partially cover travel and accommodation expenses for researchers, professors, experts, cultural figures, and cultural operators, both Italian and foreign, who are formally invited by university or cultural institutions in Italy and abroad. Who can apply for the contribution? Foreign researchers, professors, experts, cultural […]
Read moreEbola Virus Disease Epidemic in Uganda: Activation of Health Surveillance
The Italian Ministry of Health has activated Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic surveillance measures for staff of governmental and non-governmental organisations. The health surveillance procedure applies to personnel returning to Italy from all territories in Uganda. The following measures are envisaged: Before leaving the country affected by the Ebola virus disease As soon as they […]
Read moreUNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development courses
The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) has published on its website a call for participation in the International Programme for Law and Development (IPLD) 2025 “Africa Plus”. This programme, now in its fourth edition and open for the first time to thirty participants, as opposed to twenty in past editions, aims […]
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