ALDA at the 16th CIVEX Commission: where EU priority issues meet civil society
February 1, 2023Possibly defined as the operational branch of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), the Commission for Citizenship, Governance, Institutional and External Affairs (CIVEX) oversees the coordination of the institutional policies on local democracy, future of Europe and law-making; just to name a few.
This is us: commitment, awareness and teamwork. ALDA Staff Meeting 2023
January 27, 2023Starting from the local to promote and encourage democratic development, while placing citizens and members at the center. This was the guiding light for the ALDA Staff Meeting 2023!
The perception of Europe: voices and expectations of migrants
January 26, 2023On the 19th and 20th January in Bologna, Italy, the Final Symposium of the “PERCEPTIONS – Understanding the Impact of Narratives and Perceptions of Europe on Migration and Providing Practices, Tools and Guides for Practitioners” project took place. The partners met to discuss the results achieved during this last three and a half years of fieldwork research and development.
Erasmus+ Project “STeDe” flagged as good practice at European level
January 24, 2023The Master course in Climate Change and Diversity: Sustainable Territorial Development (CCD- STeDe), an Erasmus+ Project, has been complimented for its successful implementation, creating a stable partnership network with real involvement of associated and industrial partners, which was also of a benefit for the students.
1993 – 2023: 30 years of local democracy in the Balkans
January 23, 2023It was exactly 30 years ago when it all started, with the establishment of the first LDAs in the Balkans.
ALDA confirmed beneficiary of the CERV operating grant 2023
January 20, 2023We are thrilled to announce that, again this year, ALDA has been confirmed beneficiary of the operating grant of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) of the European Union!
Barcelona awarded as the very first European Capital of Democracy
January 19, 2023Innovative projects and initiatives made Barcelona becoming the very first European Capital of Democracy (ECoD), standing on the highest step of the podium before Brussels and Braga.
Members as key partners in implementing digital transition at local level
January 18, 2023ALDA Secretary General, Antonella Valmorbida, was in Brussels with colleagues to meet the Municipality of Etterbeek, in order to relaunch the strategic partnership that was established in 2017 and aiming at strengthening the links between the association and the municipality, notably in the field of citizens participation.
Become a volunteer with ALDA with the project “EU LIVES – Leverage for Initiating Volunteering in Europe and Surroundings”
January 17, 2023“EU LIVES” project is out! If you are a young enthusiast about Europe, want to do an experience abroad and interested in the work of ALDA, do not miss out: this is your chance to apply for the call and become a civil service volunteer for one year.
EuSave – Activity Report Template
December 22, 2022Take a look at the Activity Report of «#EuSAVE- EU Citizens’ Action for Smart Historic Villages» project, funded with the support of the European Union under the Programme “Europe for Citizens”
Public services for efficient and responsible management in Prijedor
December 19, 2022Within the framework of the “LINK4 Cooperation” project funded by the European Union, the second Forum for sharing best practices of CSOs and LAs cooperation was held in Prijedor on 9 December 2022, gathering over 60 participants.
The importance of water: an Erasmus+ project to train students to become water experts
December 16, 2022The Erasmus+ Water’s Experts project represents a valuable opportunity to underline the importance of water resources and raise awareness among young people and citizens on their role on the planet.
Empowered 24 CSOs for increased social accountability in Moldova
December 16, 202224 Civil Society Organizations from the districts of Cimișlia, Florești, Străseni, Ștefan Vodă and Telenești, received the grant award contracts under the “EU4Accountability” project. The event was organized by ALDA, at Europe Café – EU Information Center, in Chisinau.
ALDA Advisory Board: apply and become our internal expert
December 15, 2022In light of its great engagement both at local as well as at international level, ALDA has now launched a call for expression of interests, addressed to members, partners and external experts. This call consists of identifying and selecting five candidates to form the Board of Advisors.
ALDA Working Groups are back: joint efforts for a stronger impact
December 15, 2022Members’ participation and their active involvement are two cornerstones of ALDA’s work and the basis of our strength and added value.
ELoGE Award Ceremony: a success of good governance and democracy together with our members
December 15, 2022November 22, 2022, marked a milestone for the the implementation of the European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) in Croatia, North Macedonia and Kosovo*.
On this date the Award Ceremony of ELoGE took place in Skopje (North Macedonia), and with all the activities and evaluations finalised, ALDA presented the label to the achieving municipalities on behalf of the Council of Europe.
Exchange on citizens participation in local and metropolitan governance: CAMELOT project
December 14, 2022On 1st and 2nd of December 2022 partners of CAMELOT project gathered in Stuttgart for the last event of the program. The 2 days event included presentations of Stuttgart Region and of the international relations department of Stuttgart municipality, a field visit of one of Stuttgart Region flagship initiatives, and a conference on citizens participation in local and metropolitan governance.
