Founded in 1983, Agmin Italy has more than a quarter century of experience in the provision of technical assistance, procurement and trading services for projects and programmes administered by many of the world’s most well known international development organisations. The company operates exclusively in the field of international development in projects financed by grants and loans from bilateral and multilateral international development organisations including the United Nations (UN), the European Commission (EC), and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Directorate General for Development Cooperation (MAE-DGCS).

Agmin executives and staff are highly competent, multilingual industry veterans with demonstrable experience in the management of the complex technical, financial and logistical aspects of international development projects. The company has a global presence and draws on resources from the company headquarters in Verona (Italy), Buenos Aires (Argentina), and Shanghai (China). Further expertise is provided by a network of qualified international consultants, experts and strategic partnerships with local service providers in Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central and South America, allowing the company to assign the most appropriate and practical expertise to project teams to ensure full compliance with donor and beneficiary requirements.

 

SERVICES

 

Areas of Expertise

Agriculture	Food Security
Cultural Heritage	Health & Medical
Democratization	Humanitarian Aid
Governance	Human Rights
Crisis Management	Information Technology
Education	Public Finance
Elections	Rural Development
Energy & Environment	Social Development
Food Aid

 

Technical Assistance

Highly-skilled staff, decades of international experience and a global network of qualified experts enables Agmin Italy to deliver high quality technical assistance to projects that is scalable, flexible and tailored to the different demands of each client:

• Administrative & Logistical Support: Complete logistical and administrative support services;
• Information & Analysis: Identification and appraisal of international donor-funded projects including feasibility studies, information-gathering missions, preparatory research and needs analysis;
• Alliance-building: Creation, participation in and management of international consortia;
• Personnel: Identification and recruitment of local and international experts for use in project teams, often at short notice;
• Project Implementation: Development of flexible, innovative methodologies which reflect current policy and best practice, and offer sustainable solutions;
• Project Management & Monitoring: Implementation and active monitoring of projects in compliance with applicable norms and standards;
• Quality Control: Quality control and compliance with internal and donor reporting requirements.

 

Procurement

Agmin Italy has a lengthy track record as a procurement agent for international donors, managing all aspects of procurement in a cost-effective, timely and transparent manner.

• Due Diligence: Identification and evaluation of procurement needs and supply sources in terms of:
• price, quality and quantity;
• pre- and post-shipment inspection;
• transportation and insurance;
• local import procedures;
• delivery, installation, testing and commissioning;
• Specification: Drafting of technical specifications in conjunction with local beneficiaries;
• Tenders: Drafting and publication of tender documentation;
• Bid Evaluation: Evaluation of bids on a technical and financial basis;
• Contracts & Documentation: Drafting of procurement contracts and related documentation;
• Financial Management & Accounts: Management of invoices and payments related to the procurement of supplies and support services; joint management and control of bank accounts established for the implementation of procurement programmes;
• Logistics: Inspections, packing and delivery, installation, commissioning and training, and handover to the end user.

 

Trading

Agmin Italy has more than 25 years of trading experience in nearly 100 countries worldwide. Continuous research and extensive commercial relationships enable the company to identify the most qualified and competitive suppliers for international and institutional clients.

• Alternative energy and environmental equipment
• Cultural heritage protection
• Educational and training materials
• Food, agricultural equipment and goods
• Health equipment
• Information technology
• Prefabricated buildings fitted with appliances
• Scientific and laboratory equipment
• Vehicles