ALDA participated in the activities of Karşıyaka Municipality, in Turkey, in the framework of the European Local Democracy Week. Karşıyaka decided to give a strong focus on local democracy and citizen participation also by registering to the “12 Star City” initiative.

Irene Zanetti, ALDA Communication Officer, presented the best practices of the association and its 15-years experience during the City Council meetings, on 13 and 14 October. Citizens participation, with a special attention given to children and youngsters, makes the Municipality of Karşıyaka an innovator in Turkey, paving the way for other local communities in a crucial period for Turkey and its relations with Europe, being it a candidate country.
The Mayor, Mr Huseyin Mutlu Akpinar, shared his views on the importance of participation of the younger citizens, those who will be professionals and leaders tomorrow. A vision which very much is in line with the work of ALDA, for which we wish a fruitful cooperation will continue.

ALDA participated in the activities of Karşıyaka Municipality, in Turkey, in the framework of the European Local Democracy Week. Karşıyaka decided to give a strong focus on local democracy and citizen participation also by registering to the “12 Star City” initiative.

Irene Zanetti, ALDA Communication Officer, presented the best practices of the association and its 15-years experience during the City Council meetings, on 13 and 14 October. Citizens participation, with a special attention given to children and youngsters, makes the Municipality of Karşıyaka an innovator in Turkey, paving the way for other local communities in a crucial period for Turkey and its relations with Europe, being it a candidate country.
The Mayor, Mr Huseyin Mutlu Akpinar, shared his views on the importance of participation of the younger citizens, those who will be professionals and leaders tomorrow. A vision which very much is in line with the work of ALDA, for which we wish a fruitful cooperation will continue.