This is us: commitment, awareness and teamwork. ALDA Staff Meeting 2023

janvier 27, 2023

Starting 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

janvier 26, 2023

On 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

janvier 24, 2023

The 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

janvier 23, 2023

It 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

janvier 20, 2023

We 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

janvier 19, 2023

Innovative 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

janvier 18, 2023

ALDA  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”

janvier 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

décembre 22, 2022

Take 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

décembre 19, 2022

Within 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

décembre 16, 2022

The 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

décembre 16, 2022

24 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

décembre 15, 2022

In 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

décembre 15, 2022

Members’ 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

décembre 15, 2022

November 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

décembre 14, 2022

On 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.

Adult education journey: empowering community workers

décembre 14, 2022

Despite its end, thanks to the results produced (and available for free on the project website) PIECE project still has the potential to impact not only existing community workers and communities, but also to help people create community spaces and activities.

SMELT Closing Event – more than two years supporting vulnerable people entering the labour market

décembre 14, 2022

The SMELT project is financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union and it aims at facing the paradox of business sectors experiencing workforce shortage and the high number of vulnerable people unemployed, by supporting marginalised people in acquiring and developing key competencies strategical for the labour market.