Pledge for 2026-2030 replenishment
EUR50,000,000
Total contributions to GPE
US$89,198,303
Italy and GPE
Italy has been a longstanding partner of GPE since joining the partnership in 2005.
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation became GPE grant agent in early 2026.
Italy has focused on girls' access to education and Africa. To date, Italy has contributed more than US$89 million to GPE.
As co-host of the GPE 5th Replenishment Campaign, Italy doubled its GPE contribution to 10 million euro per year. During GPE 4th Replenishment, Italy doubled its GPE contribution to 5 million euro per year.
Education is not a side chapter of development. It is the foundation upon which every other ambition is built — jobs, dignity, prosperity. Together, we have an opportunity to improve education for 750 million children by 2030. That is why Italy will double its contribution to GPE for the 2026-2030 cycle.
Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister, Italy September 2026
Prime Minister, Italy September 2026
More education means fewer conflicts and wars. More education means more peace, growth and cooperation. We want to give African students all the tools to build their own future. The future they dream.
Antonio Tajani
Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation, Italy September 2026
Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister of Foreign Affairs
and International Cooperation, Italy September 2026
