Relive the excitement of ALDA Festival & General Assembly 2024: Photos now available!
May 27, 2024ALDA deeply thanks everyone who attended ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, – Local Democracy will Save Democracy. Click the link below to relive the excitement and find your pictures.
Local Impact, European Vision: Vimercate Hosts Panel on PNRR within HEARD Project
May 27, 2024On Saturday 11th May 2024 ALDA participated in the event “Vimercate in Europa, l’Europa a Vimercate: PNRR, HEARD e altri progetti da raccontare” held at the Falcone e Borsellino auditorium of the civic library of Vimercate (Italy).
The day, with a European background, focused on three panels discussing politics, PNRR and European projects, including the HEARD project, which aims to deepen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on democratic debate, the enjoyment of fundamental rights and women’s work-life balance through the adoption of a gender perspective.
Empowering Sustainable Development: ALDA and the Handicrafts Association of Bhutan Unite for Green Change
May 23, 2024On May 22 ALDA had the great honour to accompany the Handicrafts Association of Bhutan (HAB) at the Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Brussels, Belgium.
ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024: Advancing Territorial Development and Decentralisation
May 23, 2024On the afternoon of May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an amazing event within its framework, focusing on advancing territorial development and decentralisation
EPIC-UP paves the way for local integration of migrants
May 23, 2024Barcelona, 15th May 2024, the EU-funded EPIC-UP project kicked off with the aim of developing and testing integration strategies for the inclusion of migrants at local level.
Reassessing the EU Enlargement Agenda in Eastern Partnership Countries: ALDA’s Efforts in a Shifting Landscape
May 23, 2024On May 15, 2024, ALDA hosted its annual Festival & General Assembly in Barcelona, featuring a panel discussion titled “Local Democracy in a Shifting Landscape: Reassessing the EU Enlargement Agenda in Eastern Partnership Countries & Its Implications.”
Integrated Cities for Migrant Inclusion: Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
May 22, 2024As part of its General Assembly and Festival 2024, on May 14 ALDA hosted a dynamic workshop titled “Integrated Cities for Migrant Inclusion: Multi-Sectoral Collaboration.”
Changing Communities: The Role of Local Authorities in Addressing the Migration Phenomena
May 22, 2024On May 14, a pivotal policy session on migration titled “Changing Communities: The Role of Local Authorities in Addressing the Migration Phenomena” was held.
Local Democracy: Effective Strategies for Enhanced Cooperation Between CSOs and Local Authorities in the Western Balkans
May 22, 2024The Western Balkans hold a significant place in ALDA’s history, with the first Local Democracy …
Local Democracy and Territorial Development: A Pathway to Inclusive and Sustainable Cooperation
May 22, 2024A roundtable co-organised by ALDA, DG-INTPA, the TALD Facility, and the Diputació de Barcelona was held on May 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Spain. This event took place within the framework of the ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024, aiming to explore and contribute to the debate on current key issues.
Gender, inclusion, and human rights panel at ALDA’s General Assembly
May 22, 2024Local democracy for inclusivity: Exploring gender equality and human rights in urban spaces, time policies and the political sphere.
Not only a General Assembly: a three-day Festival!
May 21, 2024Not just a General Assembly, but a Festival! On May 13, 2024, ALDA convened its annual General Assembly in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. The following two days were a whirlwind of panels, conferences, workshops, and sessions, featuring keynote speakers who engaged passionately with the audience on critical topics like digitalisation, gender and inclusion, civic participation, enlargement, and much more.
Join the Exciting Journey with the Observatories in the Innovation Alliance Circular Design (CID) Project!
May 21, 2024Discover a realm of innovation and collaboration within the Innovation Alliance Circular Design (CiD).
Fostering Youth Engagement towards the upcoming EU elections
May 20, 20242024 European Parliament’s elections are approaching and youth plays a key role in valuing the voting process at the EU level. Thus, ALDA is supporting the TALE changemakers to organise their local events in Italy, and May 2024 plays a crucial role in this scenario.
Local Democracy in the Digital Age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges
May 20, 2024On May 14, 2024, as part of the General Assembly and Festival of ALDA, the Digitalisation and Innovation Hub hosted the “Local democracy in the digital age: towards unexploited opportunities and future challenges” event at the El Born Sala Castellví, in Barcelona (Spain).
Unlocking potential during the ALDA Festival 2024: the innovative fundraising strategies workshop for Local Authorities and CSOs
May 20, 2024On May 15, 2024, the ALDA Festival and General Assembly hosted an important workshop titled …