Final event for the programme “Capitalise on Migrant Capacities in Algeria”, supported by EC/UNDP

27 travnja, 2011

On the 27th of April, in Alger, took place the final event of the programme “Capitalising Migrant Capacities in Algeria” supported by EC and UNDP.

Change at the LDA Albania

26 travnja, 2011

The LDA Albania has a new Delegate, after the departure of Mr Franco Menga. The responsibility is assigned to Mr Francesco Fiera, who has been leading the office of Cooperation and Active Citizenship of the the City of Brindisi.

Intermediate steering committee for Macedonian stakeholders in Prilep improves the decentralized cooperation between Lower Normandy and North Macedonia

26 travnja, 2011

In the framework of the Programme for decentralised cooperation between the Region Lower Normandy and Republic of North Macedonia, Macedonian stakeholders met with the Project Officer for the decentralised cooperation from Lower Normandy in Prilep on April 21, 2011.

Expected real changes in Georgia and Bulgaria from the reform of self-government

22 travnja, 2011

To ensure the progress of development of local self-government in Georgia and Bulgaria decisions and new laws must be turned into reality, because reforms don’t only remain de jure changes but also produce de facto changes.

Best practices for strengthening good governance at the local level

19 travnja, 2011

To share best practices of good governance in European local administration for strengthening the development of the local government in South Caucasus.

”Fighting the poverty: from innovative idea to cooperation”, ALDA Workshop in Riga (LV)

18 travnja, 2011

On the 19th and 20th of April in Riga (“Maritim Park Hotel Riga”), Latvia, will take place the first international event within the project StandUP, Stregthening Twinning Agreements and Networking for Development. United in Partnetship.

Sicily starting point for the development of local governance in the Mediterranean area

18 travnja, 2011

Sicilian Region and ALDA promote a meeting with the mayors in Sicily on “Active citizenship and participation for local governance in the Mediterranean ” – Palermo 19th of April 2011

The Macedonian Network for Youth Information studied the French model

14 travnja, 2011

The aim of this visit was to study the system and functioning of the Youth Information Centers in this part of France, representatives of the municipalities Shtip and Strumica in order to get familiar with the model of Youth Information Center.

A strong support to the demand for democracy and human rights respect in the Southern Mediterranean Countries

13 travnja, 2011

he Association of Local Democracy Agencies strongly supports the demand for democracy and respect for human rights in the Southern Mediterranean countries and condemns in particular the violence in Libya.

ALDA at the Regional School for Local Democracy in South-East Europe

13 travnja, 2011

The Association of Local Democracy Agencies was present for the second time this year to the 2011 South-East Europe School for Local Democracy in Sarajevo, from April 7 to 11.

Cooperation Civil Society – Local Authorities, prerequisite of democratic governance, stability, and sustainable development

11 travnja, 2011

The co-operation of civil society with local authorities is an important prerequisite of democratic governance that could contribute to further stability and sustainable development in the Western Balkan region.

Minsk: delay in visa delivering don’t stop the activity of the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Civil Society for EaP

7 travnja, 2011

With a delay in the delivery of visas the Belarusian authorities tried to stop the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Civil Society Forum for Eastern Partnership that was scheduled in Minsk on the 4th and 5th of April 2011.

The Code of Good Practices for the civil participation presented at the Swedish Association of Municipalities

6 travnja, 2011

The director of ALDA, Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida, presented the Code of Good Practices for Civil Participation, promoted by the Conference of the INGOs of the Council of Europe, at the Association of Municipalities of Sweden (SALAR) on the 31st of May.

Program of screenings and debates on globalisation, Nis, April – May 2011

2 travnja, 2011

In cooperation with the French Cultural Center Nis and the Office for European Affairs of the City of Nis, with the support from the French Embassy in Belgrade, LDA CSS realised a series of screenings of films and debates on globalisation.

Agriculture study visit in France, 3 – 13 April 2011

1 travnja, 2011

The FFRM representatives, among who are the two dairy producers and a producer of apples, will spend 10 days in France to visit several farms.

Analysis and strategic planning workshop for cultural development in the Pelagonija region

1 travnja, 2011

The Centre for New Initiatives in Arts and Culture Lokomotiva and The Regional Centre for Ethnology Culture and Techniques from Lower Normandy – CRCET are organising an Analysis and Strategic planning workshop for cultural development in the Pelagonija region.

Innovative approaches in the field of youth information

1 travnja, 2011

The Macedonian delegation will be hosted from 4 to 6 April 2011 as a team of the Centre for Information and advice for the youth of Prilep, together with city representatives from Stip and Strumica interested in activities in this field.