ISS/IRC was invited by the Istituto degli Innocenti Servizio Formazione to provide a presentation on Intercountry adoption: Worldwide developments & perspectives to around 50 professionals (e.g.: Italian Central Adoption Authority and its accredited bodies etc). ISS discussed possible explanations for the decrease in intercountry adoptions, including inter alia, countries of origin strengthening their systems, more meticuolous assessment of children in need of adoption etc as well identified remaining areas for improvement in various States. ISS made it a point to identify promising practices for ensuring that intercountry adoption remains a truly child protection measure (e.g.: full and informed consent, regulation of financial aspects etc). ISS was very pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate with Italian authorities, seeking to help them in their efforts to adapt their system to the changing intercountry adoption landscape.