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Milano, 9 July 2026 – Andrea Giannetto IDA President was honored by Giovanni Neri, Rector of the Università Popolare degli Studi di Milano, for his work in support of the African continent. The Benedetto Croce International Prize is an honor awarded by the Università Popolare degli Studi di Milano. The award is presented to individuals who
27 June – 3 July 2026 – The eleventh edition of Turin Fashion Week took place successfully from 27 June to 3 July 2026. The event, which focused on sustainability and independent manufacturing, was centred on the Piano Nobile of Palazzo Saluzzo Paesana and was complemented by the B2B meetings of the Torino Fashion Match
Montichiari, 07 June 2026 – On June the 7th in Montichiari, an international economic forum was held, organized by the Senegalese diaspora in Italy with the aim of fostering trade between Italy and Senegal. Our association was represented by Andrea Giannetto, and it was an enlightening experience to listen to and discuss with numerous entrepreneurs,
Milan, 06 June 2026 – Meeting between H.E. Adama DOSSO, Minister Delegate to the Ministry of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, responsible for African Integration and Ivorians Abroad and Andrea Giannetto IDA President, to discuss on NourDign opportunities for the Ivorian Diaspora.
Turin, 26 May 2026 – Volatiana Pauline RANDRIANASOLO, Governor of the Atsimo region in Madagascar, Andrea Giannetto, President of IDA, and Alessandro Airoli, agronomist and university professor, met with Professor Cristiana Peano, Full Professor at the Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Food Sciences (DISAFA) at the University of Turin, to develop bilateral agreements.
Turin, 14–18 May 2026 – Andrea Giannetto presented his vision for African development in the 21st century, offering a geopolitical perspective on the continent’s future. The theme of the 38th edition of the Turin International Book Fair at Lingotto Fiere this year is ‘The World Saved by Children’. The vision for sustainable development in Africa
Dakar, 4 Mai 2026 – IDA International took part in the Bocuse d’Or Senegal, an event that celebrates culinary excellence, represented here by Mr. Moussa Diakhaté, acting on behalf of the High Commissioner, Mr Mbacké Diop. Beyond the competitive aspect, the Bocuse d’Or serves as a mark of quality for participants, enabling them to establish
14 April 2026 — Opening this morning in the prestigious setting of the Palazzo della Luce in Turin. Set within the remarkable venue of Palazzo della Luce, IDA SUMMIT 2026 officially opened this morning. The event aims to become a platform for dialogue among businesses, institutions and organizations, fostering exchange and the sharing of experiences
Dakar, 11 March 2026 – Ms Oumy NDOUR as Commissioner for the IDA Infinity Africa Circle program, met the Senegal Minister of Agriculture, M Mabouba Diagne, to present the IDA Summit 2026, which will be held from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Turin. The Italy-Africa event organized by IDA International is much more than just
Dakar, 4 Mars 2026 – Meeting on 3 March 2026 between ADA President Benoît NGOM and Monsieur Cheikh NIANG, Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, to introduce some China projects and the IDA Summit 2026, which will be held from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Turin. The Italy-Africa event organized by IDA
Geneva on 26–27 February 2026 – Mrs Eleonore Priod, IDA General Secretary and her team, attends to the fifth edition of the International Cooperation Forum (IC Forum). The event will bring together key players in international cooperation to discuss current challenges and the future of humanitarian aid. Federal Councillors Ignazio Cassis and Martin Pfister will
Torino, 13-17 Febbraio 2026 – Durante la manifestazione Andrea Giannetto ha presentato IDA Summit 2026 che si terrà a Torino dal 14 al 16 Aprile 2026. Ci saranno dei pannel tematici sull’intera filiera agroalimentare e in modo particolare quella del Cacao e del Caffè con il coinvolgimento delle associazioni della Costa d’avorio come la SOCADEM
Dakar, 27 January 2026 – iGFM (Dakar) The Initiative for the Development of Africa (IDA) has announced the appointment of Ms Oumy NDOUR as Commissioner for the IDA Infinity Africa Circle program. This appointment makes her the first female commissioner in Africa. Oumy NDOUR, a journalist, documentary filmmaker and communications specialist by training, has an
https://youtu.be/NknFY5kJ1L8?si=ArWg7Ev1ZPQL5_LM After its official presentation, which took place last 29 November in Turin, the spotlight moved to Milan on 14 January. On that occasion, during a press conference hosted in the evocative spaces of La Boutique at Via Gastone Pisoni 6 — a landmark Milanese showroom for interior design and trends, just steps away from
Presentation of the IDA Summit 2026 at the Italian Embassy in Dakar Dakar, 8 January 2026 – A delegation from the IDA composed of His Excellency Ambassador Mbacké Diop, High Commissioner of the IDA African Office, the Honorable Moussa DIAKHATE IDA Commissioner for Senegal, Dr Djiby, IDA Commissioner for Senegal, Ms Oumy Ndour IDA Commissioner
Pavia, 16 December – Mrs. Ragnaghnewende Olivia Rouamba, Member of the IDA Africa Development Team and Burkina Faso former Minister of Foreigners Affaires, with Andrea Giannetto, Massimo Varani and Adama Zongo, have had a meeting with the Pavia Major and the VP of the Commercial Chamber. The meeting was to consolidate the partnership in function of
Malika, 6 December – On Saturday, 6 December, an IDA delegation composed of Mr Oumar Dia and Ms Khadidiatou Sene travelled to Malika at the invitation of local women to participate in a fair promoting the economic activities of the Maison de la Femme’s economic interest groups (EIGs). This meeting allowed the IDA delegation to
Geneva, 24/26 November – Andrea Giannetto has introduced the NourDign project and the April 2026 B2B event (www.ida-events.org) in Torino. The world is experiencing interlocking crises that are posing significant challenges to sustaining and accelerating commitments to protect and respect human rights in the context of business activities, and to provide effective remedy when harm
Torino, 20 November – In the area of ICT-ILO in Torino, Andrea Giannetto has introduced the NourDign project and the April 2026 B2B event (www.ida-events.org). The 5th edition of the Italian African Forum is a continuation of the last edition on female entrepreneurship as a driver of development and economic growth. In addition to creating
Pavia, 18 November – Andrea Giannetto, Massimo Varani and Yacoumba Tall president of arbitration chamber of Ivory Coast, meet the Pavia Municipality and the representatives of the Commercial Chambers. The goal of the meeting was to create a long-term partnership among the different institutions and introduce the April 2026 B2B IDA event in Torino, with
Dakar, 15 November – The Senegal Agriculture Minister Dr Mabouba Diagne meet M Dr Djiby Diallo and Moussa Diakhatè IDA commissionaires, during an institutional presentation to introduce also the NourDign concept and the Torino B2B event in April 2026.
Doha, 4 – 6 November 2025 – Second World Summit for Social Development 2025, Mrs. Eleonore Priod, IDA General Secretary, introduce the NourDign concept and the B2B event in Torino between African and Italian SME of April 2026. In a world facing deepening inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological and environmental changes, the Second World Summit
Milano, 3 November – During the Evolution Horizon Award 2025, Andrea Giannetto has introduced the event FACILITATING MEETINGS BETWEEN ITALIAN AND AFRICAN SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES. Turin. 14–16 April 2026 (www.ida-events.org). Evolution Horizon Award, the event organized by More News — the largest native digital publishing group in the North West—under the organizational direction
Dakar, 29 October – Mission to Senegal – Sectoral tables, company visits and b2b meetings.During the business mission to Senegal that took place this week, the Italian delegation took part in company visits to innovative local companies and to the country’s main production districts, such as the Agropole Centre, a strategic hub for the development
Rome, 8 October – Numerous representatives of companies, organisations and institutions attended the Italy-Ivory Coast Business Forum in Rome this morning, organised by Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo and the Embassy of Ivory Coast in Italy. It was a concrete opportunity to discuss commercial and investment opportunities, with insights into public-private partnerships and tools to support
Dakar, 2 September – The event took place at the CISAO – Chambre de Commerce Italie-Sénégal et Afrique de l’Ouest in Dakar in front of a large audience of fruit and vegetable industry operators, associations and business organizations thanks to the collaboration with ADEPME OFFICIEL. The meeting was organized by ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Dakar directed
Geneva, 25 to 29 August 2025, Palais des Nations, Room XXVII – Eleonore Priod, IDA representative introduces the NourDign concept for the Sustainable cities in Africa. The seminar on sustainable cities in Africa: innovations and partnerships for urban development was held against a backdrop of accelerating urbanization on the continent. This dynamic, which brings with
Milano, 27 August – Fernando Clemente IDA member, thanks the staff of Pane in piazza in Milano for giving him the opportunity to present Alienos. He also thanks the participants who, with their questions, highlighted the real protagonist of the event: bread! Visit Pane in piazza until September 1st, in addition to tasting typical products
Mombasa, 25/28 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across Africa, but its rapid adoption raises urgent ethical and governance concerns. This conference will bring together regional and global experts to develop homegrown solutions that reflect Africa’s unique cultural, economic, and social contexts. Together, we will create frameworks that ensure AI benefits all Africans while
Nairobi 10 August – The Dawoodi Bohra community of Kenya successfully concluded the first-ever Africa Trade Expo 2025 (ATE2025), transforming the Catholic University of Eastern Africa grounds into a vibrant hub of commercial activity and international exchange. The three-day event, running from 8th to 10th August, brought together exhibitors and buyers from around the world,
Accra, 8/10 July – AFRICA 2025 took place in Accra, Ghana, welcoming more than 300 delegates from 47 nations; at least half those present represent African nations. The event began with a day of plenary sessions, which took the form of high-level panel discussions, led by the World Bank Group, and included participation of the
Dakar, 16 June – The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and marked every year on 16 June. Every year, the IDFR highlights the significant contribution of over 200 million migrants, through the remittances they send home, to improve the lives of over 800
Nice, 9/13 June – The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June
Abidjan, 12/13 Mai – 2.000 business leaders, investors and policy makers from Africa and around the world: the annual summit of the Africa CEO Forum is the largest international meeting of the African private sector. Two days of conferences, debates and high-level meetings dedicated to highlighting the driving role of the private sector in the
Rimini, 6/8 May 2025 – During the event Andrea Giannetto announce the B2B meeting between African and Italian companies in Torino the 24/26 February 2026. The meeting will turn around Agriculture. As far as agriculture is concerned, we mean the entire supply chain, which is why we have coined two slogans ‘From Pitchfork to Fork’
Virtual, 23 April 2025 – UN Women, ensuring gender inclusive green transitions. Why is it important to keep women in mind during green transition of economy? A Webinar that allow to learn more about the connection between gender equality and environment. IDA attendance Speakers: Fowzia Hassan, Team Lead & Senior Energy Operations Officer, The World
New York, 10/21 March 2025 – IDA Virtual participation. Generation Equality is a groundbreaking initiative launched at the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BDPfA). Convened by UN Women, this multi-stakeholder partnership catalyzes collective action for gender equality by mobilizing diverse partners across sectors, driving increased investments in gender equality initiatives,
Pavia, 12 March 2025 – Meeting between Massimo Varani (IDA Member) and Miche Lissia (Pavia Major) to discuss regarding the IDA activities and the collaboration with the City of Pavia.
Torino, 1/28 February 2025 – The event, promoted by the Association of Sub-Saharan African Women and the Second Generation, will take place in the territory of the metropolitan city of Turin, involving 20 historical sites of great importance in 6 municipalities (Turin, Rivalta di Torino, Pino Torinese, Settimo Torinese, Carmagnola and Collegno). This event, heir
Rome, 24 January 2025 – MOU signature. Signing of the MOU between Italia Africa Business Week, the Intersectoral and Intercultural Association of Côte d’Ivoire and the Initiative for the Development of Africa. The three entities are forming a synergy that will enable objective collaboration in the development of various sectors of the economy, training and