The LDA of Dnipropetrovsk Region opens to Ukrainian organisations

On August 23, the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region presented its activities and future projects at the Fair of Public Organizations, which took place during the Forum of Ukrainian Diaspora Youth “Dnipro 2017”.
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A dedicated space for the LDA was reserved in the tent camp, where an info point was set. Along with the LDA, other organizations were presented, providing all participants with the opportunity to learn about each other’s activities, establish contacts and new partnerships.
During the whole day, the guests of the Fair and Forum had the opportunity to exchange with the representatives of the Agency, and to discuss topics such as society democratisation, youth involvement, development of international relations, etc.
Among the valuable guests participating in the Fair, also the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Oleksandr Yarema, and Valeria Gavrilenko, member of the scout organization SKIFand representative of the IDPs, showed their interest in developing future joint actions with the LDA, involving young specialists, and focusing on topics related to social and economic support to local communities.
In this occasion, the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region and 29 local organisations signed the Memorandum on Cooperation, that represents the shared will of collaborating in the next future.
The Forum was attended by about 400 participants – Ukrainian citizens coming from different parts of the world, as well as representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, MPs, honorary guests from around the world.
The Forum was organized by the World Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations, Dnipro City Council, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, and other partner organisations.
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On August 23, the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region presented its activities and future projects at the Fair of Public Organizations, which took place during the Forum of Ukrainian Diaspora Youth “Dnipro 2017”.
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A dedicated space for the LDA was reserved in the tent camp, where an info point was set. Along with the LDA, other organizations were presented, providing all participants with the opportunity to learn about each other’s activities, establish contacts and new partnerships.
During the whole day, the guests of the Fair and Forum had the opportunity to exchange with the representatives of the Agency, and to discuss topics such as society democratisation, youth involvement, development of international relations, etc.
Among the valuable guests participating in the Fair, also the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of Ukraine Oleksandr Yarema, and Valeria Gavrilenko, member of the scout organization SKIFand representative of the IDPs, showed their interest in developing future joint actions with the LDA, involving young specialists, and focusing on topics related to social and economic support to local communities.
In this occasion, the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region and 29 local organisations signed the Memorandum on Cooperation, that represents the shared will of collaborating in the next future.
The Forum was attended by about 400 participants – Ukrainian citizens coming from different parts of the world, as well as representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, MPs, honorary guests from around the world.
The Forum was organized by the World Congress of Ukrainian Youth Organizations, Dnipro City Council, Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, and other partner organisations.
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UNDP training on trust and cooperation – LDA of Dnipropetrovsk Region in the frontline

On 10th August, the Delegate of the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region, Anzhelika Pylypenko was invited as a speakers during a training organized by UNDP and focused on the basis of cooperation and trust between the final beneficiaries, local authorities, public organizations and citizens.
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On 10th August, the Delegate of the Local Democracy Agency of Dnipropetrovsk Region, Anzhelika Pylypenko was invited as a speakers during a training organized by UNDP and focused on the basis of cooperation and trust between the final beneficiaries, local authorities, public organizations and citizens.
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Sceaux joins project Co-Created as the pilot French city

ALDA and the city of Sceaux (France) are partnering in the framework of the European project Co-Created, aimed at promoting citizens participation in the co-creation of local policies.
Co-Created, funded by European Union’s Erasmus+ programme targets municipalities with 10,000 – 30,000 inhabitants committed to strengthen their collaboration with civil society in order to improve services offered to citizens and public policies. The project is implemented by four partners in France, Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria.
The city of Sceaux accepted ALDA’s proposal to join the project as a pilot city, renown for its will and capacity to mobilize its territory collective intelligence to co-define local needs, and co-design effective policies. A commitment well rooted in “Sceaux Valley®”, the systemic process implemented by the Mayor Philippe Laurent, Secretary General of the Association of French Mayors (AMF), and President of the French Association of Councils of Cities and Regions of Europe (AFCCRE), together with Othmane Khaoua, City Councillor for Social and Solidarity Economy. Through “Sceaux Valley®”, the city of Sceaux walks a local development path based on citizens imagination and collective intelligence of civil society (citizens, their associations, etc.) and of external partners.
The city welcomes 10,000 students and a high number of professionals and researchers, attending its educational institutions every day – experienced stakeholders to jointly define and implement solutions to enhance citizens’ wellbeing. Furthermore, citizens from Sceaux expressed their support to the concept of “doing together to better live together”, on the occasion of two civic consultations launched in the city – “Let’s talk about Sceaux” in 2012, and “Let’s talk about the city centre” in 2017. These participative democracy initiatives were extremely successful, mobilizing over 1,000 people.
The project Co-Created (Co-creation approaches for European civil servants: educational framework) is funded by the European Union and has a timespan of 3 years. It aims at equipping civil servants in the four countries addressed with the skills needed to implement co-creation approaches with the actors of the civil society. ALDA is the French partner, thus addresses interested French cities. For further information and to participate, please contact our French coordinator Agata de Latour
Useful resources:
Read more about Co-Created on the project page
Ci ty of Sceaux – official website

ALDA and the city of Sceaux (France) are partnering in the framework of the European project Co-Created, aimed at promoting citizens participation in the co-creation of local policies.
Co-Created, funded by European Union’s Erasmus+ programme targets municipalities with 10,000 – 30,000 inhabitants committed to strengthen their collaboration with civil society in order to improve services offered to citizens and public policies. The project is implemented by four partners in France, Italy, Spain, and Bulgaria.
The city of Sceaux accepted ALDA’s proposal to join the project as a pilot city, renown for its will and capacity to mobilize its territory collective intelligence to co-define local needs, and co-design effective policies. A commitment well rooted in “Sceaux Valley®”, the systemic process implemented by the Mayor Philippe Laurent, Secretary General of the Association of French Mayors (AMF), and President of the French Association of Councils of Cities and Regions of Europe (AFCCRE), together with Othmane Khaoua, City Councillor for Social and Solidarity Economy. Through “Sceaux Valley®”, the city of Sceaux walks a local development path based on citizens imagination and collective intelligence of civil society (citizens, their associations, etc.) and of external partners.
The city welcomes 10,000 students and a high number of professionals and researchers, attending its educational institutions every day – experienced stakeholders to jointly define and implement solutions to enhance citizens’ wellbeing. Furthermore, citizens from Sceaux expressed their support to the concept of “doing together to better live together”, on the occasion of two civic consultations launched in the city – “Let’s talk about Sceaux” in 2012, and “Let’s talk about the city centre” in 2017. These participative democracy initiatives were extremely successful, mobilizing over 1,000 people.
The project Co-Created (Co-creation approaches for European civil servants: educational framework) is funded by the European Union and has a timespan of 3 years. It aims at equipping civil servants in the four countries addressed with the skills needed to implement co-creation approaches with the actors of the civil society. ALDA is the French partner, thus addresses interested French cities. For further information and to participate, please contact our French coordinator Agata de Latour
Useful resources:
Read more about Co-Created on the project page
Ci ty of Sceaux – official website
“On the footsteps of Albert Londres” takes young French reporters in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The association “On the footsteps of Albert Londres” continues with the implementation of its main project for a sixth time this year. This time, the young reporters are visiting and writing about Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The association “On the footsteps of Albert Londres” continues with the implementation of its main project for a sixth time this year. This time, the young reporters are visiting and writing about Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Developing International Cooperation through Youth Exchange in Struga
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What is international, fun, productive, and useful at the same time? It’s an Erasmus+ youth exchange, of course!

What is international, fun, productive, and useful at the same time? It’s an Erasmus+ youth exchange, of course!
Youngsters shaping Europe - Federalist seminar in Neumarkt

From 24 to 29 July 2017, a seminar for young people organized by the Veneto Regional Center of the European Federalist Movement was held in Neumarkt, Austria.

From 24 to 29 July 2017, a seminar for young people organized by the Veneto Regional Center of the European Federalist Movement was held in Neumarkt, Austria.
WE-NET - Successful local solutions to build sustainable communities

What if on 2 August you had already spent all your income for 2017? This is what happened on this day – we had consumed more natural resources than what our planet will be able to regenerate during the whole year. There are a million things we can do to build more sustainable communities – watch the video of the project WE-NET and get inspired by concrete ideas!
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The project WE-NET (Working for Environmentally Educated Towns) brought together citizens from eight different countries in Europe, to promote circular economy and sustainable development in their local communities.
The project created a platform for both public authorities and citizens to have their say, share innovative ideas, and get inspired by their peers on the circular economy model.
The most relevant result achieved by the project is the development a number of successful solutions, tested at the local level and ready to be transferred and reused. For example, the Slovenian Municipality of Novo Mesto created a competition for environmentally-friendly initiatives, participated by many families and children. Gornja Kamenica in Serbia reused leather remaining of a local shoe factory to craft new accessories, thus creating start-ups and job opportunities. In Thiene, Italy, a second life was given to objects during a rummage sale, which also turned into a sociable occasion. This is also possible online in Etterbeck, in the Brussels region, through a virtual give-away shop. And what to do if your favourite lamp is broken? Just visit the Repair Café in Watermael-Boitsfort, where you can get stuff fixed while eating a piece of cake.
Led by the Italian municipality of Thiene, WE-NET is funded by the programme Europe for Citizens of the European Union and implemented with the technical assistance of ALDA.
More information about WE-NET on the project website

What if on 2 August you had already spent all your income for 2017? This is what happened on this day – we had consumed more natural resources than what our planet will be able to regenerate during the whole year. There are a million things we can do to build more sustainable communities – watch the video of the project WE-NET and get inspired by concrete ideas!
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The project WE-NET (Working for Environmentally Educated Towns) brought together citizens from eight different countries in Europe, to promote circular economy and sustainable development in their local communities.
The project created a platform for both public authorities and citizens to have their say, share innovative ideas, and get inspired by their peers on the circular economy model.
The most relevant result achieved by the project is the development a number of successful solutions, tested at the local level and ready to be transferred and reused. For example, the Slovenian Municipality of Novo Mesto created a competition for environmentally-friendly initiatives, participated by many families and children. Gornja Kamenica in Serbia reused leather remaining of a local shoe factory to craft new accessories, thus creating start-ups and job opportunities. In Thiene, Italy, a second life was given to objects during a rummage sale, which also turned into a sociable occasion. This is also possible online in Etterbeck, in the Brussels region, through a virtual give-away shop. And what to do if your favourite lamp is broken? Just visit the Repair Café in Watermael-Boitsfort, where you can get stuff fixed while eating a piece of cake.
Led by the Italian municipality of Thiene, WE-NET is funded by the programme Europe for Citizens of the European Union and implemented with the technical assistance of ALDA.
More information about WE-NET on the project website
Partnership Forum 2017 - 68% of participants believes cooperation LA / CSO is key

ALDA Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida participated in the Partnership Forum 2017 on 6 July in Brussels, organized by the European Commission.
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We are very glad to read that almost 70% of participants to the event is convinced that cooperation between local and regional authorities and civil society organizations in Europe is fundamental.
The Partnership Forum focused on the implementation of the European consensus on development and about strengthening and deepening partnerships worldwide with civil society and local authorities.
On this occasion, Ms. Valmorbida brought ALDA’s experience as a speaker in the panel “Inclusive local economic development: shaping an ecosystem to counter rising inequalities”; among the panelists also Michel Laloge, Head of Unit Local Authorities – Decentralisation, DEVCO B2, European Commission.
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ALDA Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida participated in the Partnership Forum 2017 on 6 July in Brussels, organized by the European Commission.
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We are very glad to read that almost 70% of participants to the event is convinced that cooperation between local and regional authorities and civil society organizations in Europe is fundamental.
The Partnership Forum focused on the implementation of the European consensus on development and about strengthening and deepening partnerships worldwide with civil society and local authorities.
On this occasion, Ms. Valmorbida brought ALDA’s experience as a speaker in the panel “Inclusive local economic development: shaping an ecosystem to counter rising inequalities”; among the panelists also Michel Laloge, Head of Unit Local Authorities – Decentralisation, DEVCO B2, European Commission.
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