Italy: Mattei Plan enters maturity phase with 18 partner countries (decode39.com)

• Mattei Plan now covers 18 partner countries with operational financial architecture
• Italian Climate Fund approved 15 projects worth €1 billion in past year
• Next focus: water, vocational training, and critical minerals

"Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa has entered a maturity phase, expanding to 18 partner countries from an initial nine. The financial architecture is operational: the Italian Climate Fund has approved 15 projects worth €1 billion in the past year, and debt conversions of €269 million are underway. Next priorities: water, vocational training, and critical minerals."