ALDA’s Vision for 2025: Advancing Local Democracy and Good Governance Globally

January 23, 2025

As we step into 2025, we reflect on 2024—a year marked by significant achievements—and look ahead to an exciting journey focused on advancing local democracy and promoting good governance, in Europe and beyond.

From MEA to ASWAT: A New Name for a New Perspective

January 20, 2025

In the spirit of embracing inclusivity and evolving perspectives, we are excited to announce a …

Exciting News: ALDA Newsletter now available in Spanish!

January 17, 2025

ALDA Newsletter is now available in Spanish! This milestone enhances accessibility for our Spanish-speaking community, reinforcing our commitment to regional cooperation and inclusivity.

UP2YOU: throwback to the Hackathon in Cyprus and future steps of the project

January 17, 2025

The UP2YOU Hackathon in Cyprus marked a milestone in fostering local collaborations and innovation. Discover its impact, the Community Balance Scorecard tool, and upcoming steps for the project.

Responsive Cities Symposium 2025: Shaping Circular Design and Decarbonization

January 16, 2025

Join the Responsive Cities Symposium 2025 in Barcelona on February 25-26! This key event, part of the Circular Design (CiD) project, explores groundbreaking solutions for climate-neutral cities, focusing on circular design, decarbonization, and sustainable urban transformation. Engage with global experts, share insights, and help shape resilient cities of the future.

10 Years Since the Paris Terror Attacks: Understanding the Link Between Terrorism and Hate Speech

January 13, 2025

The 10th anniversary of the Paris terror attacks on January 7, 2015, provides a somber …

Building Peace Through City Diplomacy

December 23, 2024

On 14 December 2024, the Barcelona Provincial Council hosted the inspiring conference “City Diplomacy in a World in Conflict”.

Ovruch Community Welcomes French Delegation and Strengthens International Partnerships

December 23, 2024

On December 18, 2024, an event took place in Ovruch (Ukraine) that confirmed the international recognition of ALDA’s potential.

“VI SONO ANCH’IO”: Vicenza united to foster better migrant integration

December 20, 2024

Porto Burci and Centro Tecchio were abuzz with energy and optimism as ALDA hosted “VI …

Embracing Challenges, Empowering Communities: New Year’s Message from Nataša Vučković, President of ALDA

December 20, 2024

As we close another year and look ahead to the future, it is important to reflect on both the challenges and the progress we have experienced at ALDA.

La Regione Veneto supporta l’edizione 2025 della Scuola Internazionale sulla Democrazia Locale organizzata da ALDA

December 19, 2024

La Regione Veneto destina 40 mila euro per l’edizione 2025 della Scuola Internazionale sulla Democrazia Locale organizzata da ALDA

ALDA Advisory Board: A Team of Experts Guiding ALDA Through a Rapidly Evolving Global Landscape

December 19, 2024

The ALDA Advisory Board is a team of global experts providing strategic guidance and technical expertise to advance ALDA’s mission of promoting participatory democracy, civic engagement, and local governance worldwide.

December 18, 2024: recognising Migrants’ Role in Global Progress

December 18, 2024

🇬🇧 version, 🇮🇹 below International Migrants Day, observed annually on 18 December, is a global …

“The Future We Want” continues to take shape: an Award-Winning Project

December 17, 2024

The “The Future We Want” project, an award-winning initiative, empowers young Europeans to tackle sustainability and fast fashion.

Promoting Inclusion, Sport, and Sustainability: the impact of the SIMPLE Project

December 17, 2024

Sport has the power to unite, promote health, and foster inclusion.

ALDA supports local democracy in Türkiye as the 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence is awarded!

December 17, 2024

On December 12, 2024, 13 municipalities acquired the right to use The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) for the 2024-25 period.

Building Skills and Integrating into the Labor Market: the AMIL project

December 16, 2024

The AMIL Project (Alliance Multi-Stakeholder for Migrants Integration and Labor) is a strategically significant initiative …

Reflecting on the International Peace Forum: The impact of the PAVE Project

December 13, 2024

On November 18 and 19, 2024, the city of Paris (France) hosted the grand finale of the PAVE project—our International Peace Forum.