At the 2nd Italy‑Africa Summit in Addis Ababa on February 13, 2026, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted progress under the Mattei Plan, a cooperation framework launched in 2024 aimed at investment‑led partnerships with Africa, involving 14 African countries and nearly 100 projects in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, health and education, with project values in 2025 totalling €1.3–€1.4 billion (~$1.41–$1.52 billion).
