Italian financing project for public administration in Africa

A significant financial commitment

The Italian government plans to invest 6.5 million euros in the creation of a school dedicated to training in public administration in Africa. This initiative is part of the enhanced educational cooperation between Italy and the African continent. The announcement was made by Edmondo Cirielli, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, at a hearing before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Assembly.

A strategic partnership with the Italian National School of Administration

The planned establishment will be placed under the auspices of the National School of Administration in Italy. This institution will contribute its expertise to the training of African administrators, both on the continent and in Italy. According to Edmondo Cirielli, “we will ensure that our expertise is also used to train African administrators. We will ask African states to send us officials to train them in Italy. Ministries and local authorities will be involved, and on-site training will also be offered.

An initiative integrated into development cooperation efforts

This project is part of the three-year planning and orientation document for development cooperation policy for the years 2024-2026. The Italian government also intends to triple scholarship opportunities, promote the internationalization of universities and simplify administrative procedures.

The context of the Mattei Plan

The intensification of educational cooperation between Italy and Africa is also reflected in the Mattei Plan, which aims to strengthen partnerships in various fields, including education and training. This dynamic reflects Italy’s commitment to sustainable development and institutional capacity-building in Africa.

Conclusion

The Italian initiative to finance a school dedicated to training in public administration in Africa represents a significant step forward in cooperation between the two parties. This ambitious project, which combines local and international training, demonstrates Italy’s determination to actively contribute to the development of administrative skills on the African continent. This partnership promises to strengthen institutional capacities and support sustainable development trajectories in Africa.