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    Med-Or Africa hosts a joint seminar with IGAD on Chokepoints, Maritime Corridors and Strategic Connectivity in the Horn and East Africa

    28 Oct -

    The Nairobi seminar brought together public officials, diplomats and private-sector leaders to consider the implications on maritime disruption in Hormuz and Bab el Mandeb, on shipping and infrastructure corridors — including energy and digital connectivity — across the Horn and East Africa

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    Med-Or Italian Foundation signs cooperation agreement with the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine

    13 Oct -

    The agreement, signed at Med-Or’s headquarters in Rome, aims to strengthen cooperation in diplomatic training and international dialogue, including through the development of joint initiatives and new opportunities for collaboration between Italy and Ukraine

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    2026 Festival of Change in Trieste and Gorizia concludes

    5 Oct -

    The fifth edition of the Festival of Change has concluded in Trieste and Gorizia. For the second consecutive year, Med-Or Italian Foundation was among the promoters of the initiative, which focused on the theme “Energy without Borders”.

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    Projects

    Med-Or Supports the Mediterranea Exhibition, Now in Matera

    29 Oct -

    Following numerous international stops, the exhibition supported by the Foundation has arrived in Matera, Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue 2026.

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    Med-Or Italian Foundation signs cooperation agreement with the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine

    13 Oct -

    The agreement, signed at Med-Or’s headquarters in Rome, aims to strengthen cooperation in diplomatic training and international dialogue, including through the development of joint initiatives and new opportunities for collaboration between Italy and Ukraine

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    Geopolitics, Technology and Security in the Mediterranean: the manuscript

    22 Sep -

    Forthcoming volume published by Rubbettino, produced as part of the project developed by the Med-Or Italian Foundation and the Luiss School of Government

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      Procurement

      Visit this section to explore the Foundation’s notices concerning the procurement of goods, services, and works, including technical documentation, requests for quotations, and updates on supplier selection procedures.

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      Med-Or
      Italian
      Foundation

      The Med-Or Foundation was created by leading aerospace, security and defence company Leonardo in the spring of 2021. The Foundation seeks to promote cultural initiatives, research, and education in science, with the goal of strengthening links, exchanges, and international relations between Italy and countries in the Med-Or area, which spans the Mediterranean, the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, as well as the Near and Far East and South America. Effective January 1, 2025, following a statutory amendment, it became Med-Or Italian Foundation. In addition to Leonardo S.p.A., the founding member, the ordinary members are Enel, Eni, Ferrovie dello Stato, Fincantieri, Poste Italiane, Snam, Assolavoro and BF International Best Fields Best Food Ltd. The adherent members are Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Edison, Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., MBDA Italia, Terna and TIM.

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