Improvement of Axum archaeological site and related services

About this project

The initiative will capitalize on the cultural and archeological heritage of Axum and Ethiopia, contributing to the development of the tourism sector and related services. Infrastructure related to the archaeological site of Axum, such as the museum and sanitation facilities, will be rehabilitated to improve its level of accessibility, along with the drafting of an integrated plan necessary for the sustainable management of its heritage in synergy with environmental aspects and the resulting socioeconomic opportunities. Specific measures to counter hydrogeological risk will be prepared, based on the recommendations of the feasibility study. Experts in the field of cultural heritage will also be trained at the institutional level and awareness raised in the local community on best practices and knowhow on cultural heritage preservation. This is aimed at preserving and improving the country's cultural heritage and simultaneously strengthening local tourism value chains.

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development · Government

Countries

Ethiopia

Sectors

Culture and cultural diversityTourism policy and administrative managementSite preservation

Focus

Disaster risk reduction · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Also contributes

Funded by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Implemented by

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Accountable

AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development

Published by AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 18 Mar 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-6-4-012977-01-1.

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