Javne konsultacije kao sredstvo participativne demokratije - uvid u Ukrajinu

Tokom svojih 20 godina života, ALDA je sve više angažovana u Istočnom partnerstvu, posebno u Ukrajini, kada je reč o promociji demokratije, podršci lokalnim vlastima i civilnom društvu i razvoju dobrog upravljanja.
Tako je 20. aprila 2021. ALDA pozvana da se pridruži događaju - „Javne konsultacije kao alatu participativne demokratije. Svetske prakse i standardi“. Na događaju, koji je promovisao ukrajinski parlamentarni odbor za izgradnju države, lokalnu upravu, regionalni i urbani razvoj, učestvovala je generalna sekretarka ALDA-e Antonela Valmorbida, takođe i u svojstvu eksperta Saveta Evrope (SE).
Podrška procesu decentralizacije i promovisanju reforme javne uprave u Ukrajini
Onlajn konferencija pratila je agendu strukturiranu u dva dela: prva panel diskusija koja se fokusirala na „Trenutno stanje javnih konsultacija u Ukrajini i prezentacija zakonodavne inicijative u vezi sa njenim unapređenjem“. U diskusiji su učestvovali ministri, članovi parlamenta, stručnjaci i predstavnici udruženja iz Ukrajine koji su raspravljali i delili svoje perspektive i uvide.
„Međunarodno iskustvo u sprovođenju javnih konsultacija. Lekcije iz Ukrajine“ „bila je tema drugog panela, na kome je učešće uzela i generalna sekretarka ALDA-e, kao glavni govornik, zajedno sa delegatima iz evropskih i međunarodnih institucija. Potonji je služio kao platforma za razmišljanje, raspravu i razmenu znanja kada je reč o promociji demokratije, decentralizaciji i dobrom upravljanju. Štaviše, u ovom okviru, doprinos ALDA-e bio je posebno relevantan u svetlu njenog dokazanog iskustva u podršci procesima decentralizacije i u promociji reforme javne uprave u Ukrajini.
Video konferencija je održana u saradnji sa:

Tokom svojih 20 godina života, ALDA je sve više angažovana u Istočnom partnerstvu, posebno u Ukrajini, kada je reč o promociji demokratije, podršci lokalnim vlastima i civilnom društvu i razvoju dobrog upravljanja.
Tako je 20. aprila 2021. ALDA pozvana da se pridruži događaju - „Javne konsultacije kao alatu participativne demokratije. Svetske prakse i standardi“. Na događaju, koji je promovisao ukrajinski parlamentarni odbor za izgradnju države, lokalnu upravu, regionalni i urbani razvoj, učestvovala je generalna sekretarka ALDA-e Antonela Valmorbida, takođe i u svojstvu eksperta Saveta Evrope (SE).
Podrška procesu decentralizacije i promovisanju reforme javne uprave u Ukrajini
Onlajn konferencija pratila je agendu strukturiranu u dva dela: prva panel diskusija koja se fokusirala na „Trenutno stanje javnih konsultacija u Ukrajini i prezentacija zakonodavne inicijative u vezi sa njenim unapređenjem“. U diskusiji su učestvovali ministri, članovi parlamenta, stručnjaci i predstavnici udruženja iz Ukrajine koji su raspravljali i delili svoje perspektive i uvide.
„Međunarodno iskustvo u sprovođenju javnih konsultacija. Lekcije iz Ukrajine“ „bila je tema drugog panela, na kome je učešće uzela i generalna sekretarka ALDA-e, kao glavni govornik, zajedno sa delegatima iz evropskih i međunarodnih institucija. Potonji je služio kao platforma za razmišljanje, raspravu i razmenu znanja kada je reč o promociji demokratije, decentralizaciji i dobrom upravljanju. Štaviše, u ovom okviru, doprinos ALDA-e bio je posebno relevantan u svetlu njenog dokazanog iskustva u podršci procesima decentralizacije i u promociji reforme javne uprave u Ukrajini.
Video konferencija je održana u saradnji sa:
Learning and discovering RADEX project

Mobilising Against Extremist through Countering and Diverting Radicalisation of Young people” RADEX, is an Erasmus+ funded project on the span of two years. The project targets young people, youth workers, social workers, youth organisations and equip them with the tools needed to identify patterns, methods, and different processes of youth violent radicalisation.
" project objectives are:
- Designing and implementing a methodological framework and to collect data on youth radicalisation in Europe, then a report will be drafted with the findings.
- Preventing and diverting young people’s radicalisation, through supporting the building of the capacity to identify and understand the different types of online youth radicalisation, by providing real data in the form of relevant educational materials. Which will act as an alert for the target group against online and offline radicalisation processes.
A learning experience which includes real life examples and patterns
Eventually the project aims at creating a safe space for the target group to enjoy a learning experience which includes real life examples and patterns.
Restorative Justice for All (UK) takes the lead of the RADEX project, supported by five different partners; Synthesis Center for Research and Education (Cyprus), Club for UNESCO for Education, Science & Culture (Greece), Ingenious Knowledge (Germany), Inclusive Europe (Belgium) and ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy (France).
Consecutive meetings have been held between the partners in January, March and April, to insure an efficient planning phase. The first transitional project meeting of RADEX is planned to take place on June 3rd 2021 in Brussels.

Mobilising Against Extremist through Countering and Diverting Radicalisation of Young people” RADEX, is an Erasmus+ funded project on the span of two years. The project targets young people, youth workers, social workers, youth organisations and equip them with the tools needed to identify patterns, methods, and different processes of youth violent radicalisation.
" project objectives are:
- Designing and implementing a methodological framework and to collect data on youth radicalisation in Europe, then a report will be drafted with the findings.
- Preventing and diverting young people’s radicalisation, through supporting the building of the capacity to identify and understand the different types of online youth radicalisation, by providing real data in the form of relevant educational materials. Which will act as an alert for the target group against online and offline radicalisation processes.
A learning experience which includes real life examples and patterns
Eventually the project aims at creating a safe space for the target group to enjoy a learning experience which includes real life examples and patterns.
Restorative Justice for All (UK) takes the lead of the RADEX project, supported by five different partners; Synthesis Center for Research and Education (Cyprus), Club for UNESCO for Education, Science & Culture (Greece), Ingenious Knowledge (Germany), Inclusive Europe (Belgium) and ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy (France).
Consecutive meetings have been held between the partners in January, March and April, to insure an efficient planning phase. The first transitional project meeting of RADEX is planned to take place on June 3rd 2021 in Brussels.
International trainings for trainers: BIM and ICONS app

We are trigger to announce the launch of the International Training for Trainers “Road to Digitalisation for workers 4.0: ICONS method and tools”.
The core of such training is to present the ICONS BIM – oriented training module i app for an easy and functional understanding of BIM to non-specialised blue-collar workers i students approaching the construction sector, koju je razvio 7 European organisations (Scuola Costruzioni Vicenza Andrea Palladio, Coventry University, Universitat de Valencia, Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e.V., Gospodarska Zbornica Slovenije e Westdeutscher Handwerkskammertag) active in the field of education and construction sector and coming from 5 European countries (Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and the United Kingdom).
These tools represent an opportunity to increase the workers’ digital skills and BIM knowledge, as well as promoting the productivity and sustainability of the construction sector in Europe.
The training sessions are targeted to expert trainers from 5 European countries (Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and the United Kingdom).
Keynote speakers in the BIM and innovation sector from Italy and Spain will provide advanced training to participants about the methodology, functioning and application of the ICONS training module and app.
Furthermore, valuable experts will have the chance to take part in the digital transformation of the building sites and to improve the quality of blue collars’s working conditions in the construction sector! Indeed, trained expert trainers will concretely contribute in the testing and validation process of the ICONS BIM-oriented training course and app, through their involvement in the organisation of national training and pilot sites in the building sites in 5 European countries.
Finally, trainers will collect students’ and blue collars’ feedback, thanks to those ICONS BIM-oriented training model app will be adjusted and validated.
Korisne informacije:
- 28-29-30. April 2021
- 2.00 – 4.00 PM CET
- Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3din5cV
- Pročitajte full agenda here

We are trigger to announce the launch of the International Training for Trainers “Road to Digitalisation for workers 4.0: ICONS method and tools”.
The core of such training is to present the ICONS BIM – oriented training module i app for an easy and functional understanding of BIM to non-specialised blue-collar workers i students approaching the construction sector, koju je razvio 7 European organisations (Scuola Costruzioni Vicenza Andrea Palladio, Coventry University, Universitat de Valencia, Fundación Laboral de la Construcción, Bildungszentren des Baugewerbes e.V., Gospodarska Zbornica Slovenije e Westdeutscher Handwerkskammertag) active in the field of education and construction sector and coming from 5 European countries (Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and the United Kingdom).
These tools represent an opportunity to increase the workers’ digital skills and BIM knowledge, as well as promoting the productivity and sustainability of the construction sector in Europe.
Pročitajte full agenda here and join!
The training sessions are targeted to expert trainers from 5 European countries (Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Germany and the United Kingdom).
Keynote speakers in the BIM and innovation sector from Italy and Spain will provide advanced training to participants about the methodology, functioning and application of the ICONS training module and app.
Furthermore, valuable experts will have the chance to take part in the digital transformation of the building sites and to improve the quality of blue collars’s working conditions in the construction sector! Indeed, trained expert trainers will concretely contribute in the testing and validation process of the ICONS BIM-oriented training course and app, through their involvement in the organisation of national training and pilot sites in the building sites in 5 European countries.
Finally, trainers will collect students’ and blue collars’ feedback, thanks to those ICONS BIM-oriented training model app will be adjusted and validated.
Korisne informacije:
- 28-29-30. April 2021
- 2.00 – 4.00 PM CET
- Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3din5cV
- Pročitajte full agenda here
Intercultural Crosswords: VALID kick-off event

Thursday and Friday the 22nd and the 23rd of April were two meaningful days for the online introduction of the project VALID – European Towns – Enacting Common Values of Solidarity and Intercultural Dialogue. This two-days online event was organised by the municipality of Larissa (Greece) together with various stakeholders placed at different level:
- The municipality of Peja (Kosovo*) as the lead partner;
- The municipalities of Zadivovici (Bosnia and Hezergovina), Niksic (Montenegro), Knjazevac (Serbia), Patos (Albania), Kumanovo (North Macedonia);
- The cities of Ravenna (Italy), Larissa (Greece);
- The Association for Developing Voluntary Work Novo Mesto (Slovenia); and
- The Local Democracy Agencies such LDA Kosovo and LDA Subotica and ALDA, as partners of the project.
The main objective of the project, as M. George Soultis said during the first meeting, “is to build connections between European cities”. Indeed, the VALID project aims to build a strong network of towns committed to intercultural exchange by using dialogue and open spaces through the promotion of cultural participation and civil society in decision-making. This strong network of cities was thought as a way to build bridges and connections while establishing a common legal frame.
Moreover, this international event offered an opportunity to reflect on different European matters such as, for example, on candidates to the EU adhesion. Additionally, it was the occasion to share experiences and knowledge about certain facts that might inspire other stakeholders; empathising – among other things – on the role of cities and municipalities in the establishment of a well-functioning democratic society; by insisting on the idea that changes can be made at the local level.
The principle of local participation is a key factor in making sustainable cities in the future
Over these two days of cultural interaction and discussion, a lot of speakers got involved and shared their visions and progresses made at their own level: the principle of local participation is a key factor in making sustainable cities in the future. Hence, speakers underlined the necessity to facilitate interactions between the local governments and stakeholders coming from the civic society. The example of the municipality of Larissa showed as a successful story, encouraging and giving inspiration to other participants.
As the different speakers were sharing their experiences, the conversation lead to a couple of reflections on social inclusion, such as:
- It goes before cultural inclusion;
- It has to do with social identity which in some countries can lead to exclusion due to different opinion, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity;
- Despite the fact that inclusion should belong to a moral consideration, societies would actually benefit from a clear process of inclusion as it would generate economical assets.
Furthermore, the event served as a moment of discussion also as far as the multi-stakeholder approach within a project concerns. More in depths, it will quite often be a beneficial practice, especially when it comes to countries motivated by the same outcome. Yet, education, work, or school but more importantly, local governments could play a key part by implementing functioning tools to avoid discrimination – be it exclusion of some people due to their origin, ethnicity, race, or belief.
At last, the level of transparency and of public consultation was also addressed. As a matter of fact, young people have shown a high level of interest in political actions, making them potential “change promoters”, who will present a positive impact on decision-making process.
Concluding, this project is placing intercultural dialogue and exchange at the heart of it and aims to address exclusion and marginalisation while giving power to the citizens.
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VALID project engages 12 partners in 10 countries and it is financially supported by the Europe for Citizens programme

Thursday and Friday the 22nd and the 23rd of April were two meaningful days for the online introduction of the project VALID – European Towns – Enacting Common Values of Solidarity and Intercultural Dialogue. This two-days online event was organised by the municipality of Larissa (Greece) together with various stakeholders placed at different level:
- The municipality of Peja (Kosovo*) as the lead partner;
- The municipalities of Zadivovici (Bosnia and Hezergovina), Niksic (Montenegro), Knjazevac (Serbia), Patos (Albania), Kumanovo (North Macedonia);
- The cities of Ravenna (Italy), Larissa (Greece);
- The Association for Developing Voluntary Work Novo Mesto (Slovenia); and
- The Local Democracy Agencies such LDA Kosovo and LDA Subotica and ALDA, as partners of the project.
The main objective of the project, as M. George Soultis said during the first meeting, “is to build connections between European cities”. Indeed, the VALID project aims to build a strong network of towns committed to intercultural exchange by using dialogue and open spaces through the promotion of cultural participation and civil society in decision-making. This strong network of cities was thought as a way to build bridges and connections while establishing a common legal frame.
Moreover, this international event offered an opportunity to reflect on different European matters such as, for example, on candidates to the EU adhesion. Additionally, it was the occasion to share experiences and knowledge about certain facts that might inspire other stakeholders; empathising – among other things – on the role of cities and municipalities in the establishment of a well-functioning democratic society; by insisting on the idea that changes can be made at the local level.
The principle of local participation is a key factor in making sustainable cities in the future
Over these two days of cultural interaction and discussion, a lot of speakers got involved and shared their visions and progresses made at their own level: the principle of local participation is a key factor in making sustainable cities in the future. Hence, speakers underlined the necessity to facilitate interactions between the local governments and stakeholders coming from the civic society. The example of the municipality of Larissa showed as a successful story, encouraging and giving inspiration to other participants.
As the different speakers were sharing their experiences, the conversation lead to a couple of reflections on social inclusion, such as:
- It goes before cultural inclusion;
- It has to do with social identity which in some countries can lead to exclusion due to different opinion, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity;
- Despite the fact that inclusion should belong to a moral consideration, societies would actually benefit from a clear process of inclusion as it would generate economical assets.
Furthermore, the event served as a moment of discussion also as far as the multi-stakeholder approach within a project concerns. More in depths, it will quite often be a beneficial practice, especially when it comes to countries motivated by the same outcome. Yet, education, work, or school but more importantly, local governments could play a key part by implementing functioning tools to avoid discrimination – be it exclusion of some people due to their origin, ethnicity, race, or belief.
At last, the level of transparency and of public consultation was also addressed. As a matter of fact, young people have shown a high level of interest in political actions, making them potential “change promoters”, who will present a positive impact on decision-making process.
Concluding, this project is placing intercultural dialogue and exchange at the heart of it and aims to address exclusion and marginalisation while giving power to the citizens.
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VALID project engages 12 partners in 10 countries and it is financially supported by the Europe for Citizens programme
Članica upravnog odbora ALDA-e, gospođa Vučković na Svetskom demokratskom forumu

U ponedeljak, 26. aprila, povodom Svetskog foruma za demokratiju (WDF), Kongres lokalnih i regionalnih vlasti Saveta Evrope organizovao je onlajn događaj. Ovo deveto izdanje WDF-a predviđa mesečnu debatu o različitim temama, koja će se završiti novembra 2021. završnim događajem. Imajući to na umu, da vidimo o čemu se radilo u aprilskom izdanju! Fokusirajući se na životnu sredinu, debata je poslužila kao trenutak diskusije i razmišljanja o akcijama preduzetim na lokalnom nivou što se tiče inicijativa za zelenu tranziciju i učešće građana.
Gospođa Vučković je podelila ključne uvide na tu temu, kao i dobre prakse mera zelene tranzicije
U svetlu njene stručnosti u pitanjima zaštite životne sredine, gospođa Nataša Vučković , članica Upravnog odbora ALDA, bila je među glavnim govornicima događaja. Predstavljajući Fondaciju Centar za Demokratiju, gospođa Vučković je podelila ključne uvide na tu temu, kao i dobre prakse mera zelene tranzicije, sa posebnim fokusom na region Balkana. Pored toga, ona ima značajno iskustvo na temu vladavine prava, ljudskim pravima i parlamentarnim procedurama; takođe članica je Parlamentarne skupštine Saveta Evrope (PACE).
U ime ALDA-e u celini, koristimo priliku da zahvalimo i čestitamo Kongresu na organizaciji ovog događaja: duboko smo uvereni da je promovisanje debate među institucijama i predstavnicima civilnog društva suštinski faktor za podizanje svesti i podsticanje konkretnih akcija i saradnje među zainteresovanim stranama.
Watch the video about WDF

U ponedeljak, 26. aprila, povodom Svetskog foruma za demokratiju (WDF), Kongres lokalnih i regionalnih vlasti Saveta Evrope organizovao je onlajn događaj. Ovo deveto izdanje WDF-a predviđa mesečnu debatu o različitim temama, koja će se završiti novembra 2021. završnim događajem. Imajući to na umu, da vidimo o čemu se radilo u aprilskom izdanju! Fokusirajući se na životnu sredinu, debata je poslužila kao trenutak diskusije i razmišljanja o akcijama preduzetim na lokalnom nivou što se tiče inicijativa za zelenu tranziciju i učešće građana.
Gospođa Vučković je podelila ključne uvide na tu temu, kao i dobre prakse mera zelene tranzicije
U svetlu njene stručnosti u pitanjima zaštite životne sredine, gospođa Nataša Vučković , članica Upravnog odbora ALDA, bila je među glavnim govornicima događaja. Predstavljajući Fondaciju Centar za Demokratiju, gospođa Vučković je podelila ključne uvide na tu temu, kao i dobre prakse mera zelene tranzicije, sa posebnim fokusom na region Balkana. Pored toga, ona ima značajno iskustvo na temu vladavine prava, ljudskim pravima i parlamentarnim procedurama; takođe članica je Parlamentarne skupštine Saveta Evrope (PACE).
U ime ALDA-e u celini, koristimo priliku da zahvalimo i čestitamo Kongresu na organizaciji ovog događaja: duboko smo uvereni da je promovisanje debate među institucijama i predstavnicima civilnog društva suštinski faktor za podizanje svesti i podsticanje konkretnih akcija i saradnje među zainteresovanim stranama.
Watch the video about WDF
Innovation, accessibility and participation: the key words for the SMART International Webinars

Although this year has been particularly difficult for the cultural and touristic sector, SMART is even more determined to support local and international tourism; to strengthen organizations and to promote communities’ resilience!
Thus, we are thrilled to announce the launch of three SMART International Webinars which will take place during the month of May:
- 12th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Inclusive web accessibility for all – Federico Poda, Web developer from Independent L.
- 18th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Museums go digital: best practices and tools for innovative design & extraordinary experiences – Lukas Grundner, MA\ Junior Researcher and Mag.a Stefanie Wallinger\ Researcher (University of Salzburg)
- 26th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Silent play: cultural heritage and new participatory practices through theatre – Carlo Presotto (La Piccionaia), Paola Rossi (La Piccionaia), Stefania Zardini Lacedelli (Dolom.it)
During the three webinars, relevant and valuable speakers from SMART partners organizations will share their views, know-how and practices on the link among museums, citizenship, accessibility and digitalization. During the theoretical and interactive sessions participants can experience interesting best practices while reflecting and discussing with experts.
All the above-mentioned webinars are free! Participants only need to register (click here to register!). Professionals and organizations working in the tourism, culture and accessibility sectors cannot miss this chance!
It represents a great opportunity to increase their knowledge and capacities and take an active role in the re-launch of European culture and museums!
The webinars will be delivered in Italian, German and English including simultaneous translation in one of the three languages. The translation in English Sign Language is available.
For more information please contact info@smart-museums.eu or visit SMART project website i Facebooku i Twitteru stranici projekta
*The webinar is organized within the project SMART-Small Museums Representing Territories and funded by the European Union and Interreg V-A Italy-Austria 2014-2020 and lasting 30 months (September 2019-March 2022).

Although this year has been particularly difficult for the cultural and touristic sector, SMART is even more determined to support local and international tourism; to strengthen organizations and to promote communities’ resilience!
Thus, we are thrilled to announce the launch of three SMART International Webinars which will take place during the month of May:
- 12th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Inclusive web accessibility for all – Federico Poda, Web developer from Independent L.
- 18th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Museums go digital: best practices and tools for innovative design & extraordinary experiences – Lukas Grundner, MA\ Junior Researcher and Mag.a Stefanie Wallinger\ Researcher (University of Salzburg)
- 26th May – 3.00 – 4.30pm CET – Silent play: cultural heritage and new participatory practices through theatre – Carlo Presotto (La Piccionaia), Paola Rossi (La Piccionaia), Stefania Zardini Lacedelli (Dolom.it)
Webinars are free! Participants only need to register!
During the three webinars, relevant and valuable speakers from SMART partners organizations will share their views, know-how and practices on the link among museums, citizenship, accessibility and digitalization. During the theoretical and interactive sessions participants can experience interesting best practices while reflecting and discussing with experts.
All the above-mentioned webinars are free! Participants only need to register (click here to register!). Professionals and organizations working in the tourism, culture and accessibility sectors cannot miss this chance!
It represents a great opportunity to increase their knowledge and capacities and take an active role in the re-launch of European culture and museums!
The webinars will be delivered in Italian, German and English including simultaneous translation in one of the three languages. The translation in English Sign Language is available.
For more information please contact info@smart-museums.eu or visit SMART project website i Facebooku i Twitteru stranici projekta
*The webinar is organized within the project SMART-Small Museums Representing Territories and funded by the European Union and Interreg V-A Italy-Austria 2014-2020 and lasting 30 months (September 2019-March 2022).
Addressing the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Antonella Valmorbida – ALDA Secretary General
addressing the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
On the first panel opening the dialogue with Civil Society on elections mechanmism and participation after the Covid 19
Excellencies, dear all participants and friends from the panel,
It is a great privilege for ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy, to take the floor in such a distinguished panel addressing you all those difficult times. I speak on behalf of our 350 members (local authorities and civil society groups) from all over Europe and beyond, committed to the cause of local democracy and citizens participation. We were established by the Councill of Europe 20 years ago and we have structured relationship with the Congress of local and regional authorities and now with the Centre of Expertise for good governance. We implemented so far almost 450 projects, which had an impact on about 25 millions of people.
Antonella Valmorbida – ALDA Secretary General
addressing the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
On the first panel opening the dialogue with Civil Society on elections mechanmism and participation after the Covid 19
Excellencies, dear all participants and friends from the panel,
It is a great privilege for ALDA – the European Association for Local Democracy, to take the floor in such a distinguished panel addressing you all those difficult times. I speak on behalf of our 350 members (local authorities and civil society groups) from all over Europe and beyond, committed to the cause of local democracy and citizens participation. We were established by the Councill of Europe 20 years ago and we have structured relationship with the Congress of local and regional authorities and now with the Centre of Expertise for good governance. We implemented so far almost 450 projects, which had an impact on about 25 millions of people.
VALID kick off meeting

Do not miss the first international meeting of VALID project!
First of all, do you know what VALID stands for? It is the acronym for: European Towns – Enacting Common Values of Solidarity and Intercultural Dialogue and it will be implemented for the next two years by a consortium of 12 partners in 10 countries across Europe
More in depth, the kick off meeting will be the perfect occasion to discuss different aspects of the project itself. On April 22nd, participants, after a first overview, will reflect on key objectives, such as:
- Local practices in social inclusion and intercultural education and dialogue;
- Participatory processes in policy decision making and
- Integration and cohesion at local level
Furthermore, during the second day of the event, April 23rd, the kick off meeting will tackle several aspects, among which participants will discuss:
- Raise awareness in civic engagement
- Capacity building and facilitation methods and tools for intercultural dialogue
Those who are willing to participate can find more information here:
- When: April 22nd and 23rd 9.30-12.45
- We kindly ask those interested to register
- You can find the specific agenda of meeting here

Do not miss the first international meeting of VALID project!
First of all, do you know what VALID stands for? It is the acronym for: European Towns – Enacting Common Values of Solidarity and Intercultural Dialogue and it will be implemented for the next two years by a consortium of 12 partners in 10 countries across Europe
More in depth, the kick off meeting will be the perfect occasion to discuss different aspects of the project itself. On April 22nd, participants, after a first overview, will reflect on key objectives, such as:
- Local practices in social inclusion and intercultural education and dialogue;
- Participatory processes in policy decision making and
- Integration and cohesion at local level
Please register here
Furthermore, during the second day of the event, April 23rd, the kick off meeting will tackle several aspects, among which participants will discuss:
- Raise awareness in civic engagement
- Capacity building and facilitation methods and tools for intercultural dialogue
Those who are willing to participate can find more information here:
- When: April 22nd and 23rd 9.30-12.45
- We kindly ask those interested to register
- You can find the specific agenda of meeting here
FOREST: treći transnacionalni sastanak

Treći transnacionalni sastanak organizovan u okviru FOREST projekta održana je 15. i 16. aprila, sa fokusom na temu sertifikacije i kvalifikacije u sektoru šumarstva. Domaćin sastanka, održanog u onlajn formatu, bio je projektni partner Grm Novo Mesto.
Agenda je bila puna sjajnih inicijativa i novina. Tako je, 15. aprila, nakon formalnih pozdrava projektnih partnera Grm Novo Mesto, javna konferencija poslužila je kao savršena prilika za svakog partnera da predstavi pregled postojećih sertifikata i kvalifikacija na nacionalnom nivou, ističući kako zakonske tako i aspekte obuke. Dalje, razgovarano je i o pojedinostima u pogledu standardizacije u poređenju sa drugim evropskim zemljama. Sastanku su se pridružili šumarski tehničari i treneri iz 5 evropskih zemalja (Italija, Rumunija, Slovenija, Hrvatska, Austrija) koji rade u partnerskim organizacijama projekta.
Bezbednost na radnom mestu, sertifikacija, održivost i inovacije i uključivanje žena u šumarski sektor
Nastavljajući dalje, glavni fokus o kojem se razgovaralo drugog dana bio je razvoj priručnika za standardizaciju kompetencija šumarskih radnika. Tehnička knjiga zapravo predstavlja jedan od glavnih rezultata projekta. Detaljno će prikupiti sve dobre prakse proistekle iz projekta, uključujući: sigurnost na radnom mestu, sertifikaciju, održivost i inovacije i uključivanje žena u šumarski sektor. Priručnik će takođe sadržati uporednu analizu programa obuke u šumarstvu između 5 zemalja partnera projekta, ističući snage i nedostatke; dok predlaže preporuke i sugestije za postizanje evropske standardizacije šumarske obuke.
Iz opšte perspektive, partneri su razgovarali o tome koja su bila glavna pitanja u okviru projekta; kako razviti priručnik, istovremeno definišući ključne tačke publikacije i mogući indeks. Posebno je pažnja posvećena uporednoj analizi. Otuda, kroz interaktivni brejnstorming, partneri su razmišljali i definisali koji su glavni ciljevi kojima se treba baviti u publikaciji; i koji su ciljevi koje žele postići.
Konačno, partneri su počeli da razgovaraju i razmišljaju o metodologiji i aktivnostima koje će uslediti.
Na kraju, ali ne najmanje važno, pomenuti aspekti će se dalje analizirati na sledećem sastanku zakazanom za maj. Pridružite nam se i ne propustite novosti!

Treći transnacionalni sastanak organizovan u okviru FOREST projekta održana je 15. i 16. aprila, sa fokusom na temu sertifikacije i kvalifikacije u sektoru šumarstva. Domaćin sastanka, održanog u onlajn formatu, bio je projektni partner Grm Novo Mesto.
Agenda je bila puna sjajnih inicijativa i novina. Tako je, 15. aprila, nakon formalnih pozdrava projektnih partnera Grm Novo Mesto, javna konferencija poslužila je kao savršena prilika za svakog partnera da predstavi pregled postojećih sertifikata i kvalifikacija na nacionalnom nivou, ističući kako zakonske tako i aspekte obuke. Dalje, razgovarano je i o pojedinostima u pogledu standardizacije u poređenju sa drugim evropskim zemljama. Sastanku su se pridružili šumarski tehničari i treneri iz 5 evropskih zemalja (Italija, Rumunija, Slovenija, Hrvatska, Austrija) koji rade u partnerskim organizacijama projekta.
Bezbednost na radnom mestu, sertifikacija, održivost i inovacije i uključivanje žena u šumarski sektor
Nastavljajući dalje, glavni fokus o kojem se razgovaralo drugog dana bio je razvoj priručnika za standardizaciju kompetencija šumarskih radnika. Tehnička knjiga zapravo predstavlja jedan od glavnih rezultata projekta. Detaljno će prikupiti sve dobre prakse proistekle iz projekta, uključujući: sigurnost na radnom mestu, sertifikaciju, održivost i inovacije i uključivanje žena u šumarski sektor. Priručnik će takođe sadržati uporednu analizu programa obuke u šumarstvu između 5 zemalja partnera projekta, ističući snage i nedostatke; dok predlaže preporuke i sugestije za postizanje evropske standardizacije šumarske obuke.
Iz opšte perspektive, partneri su razgovarali o tome koja su bila glavna pitanja u okviru projekta; kako razviti priručnik, istovremeno definišući ključne tačke publikacije i mogući indeks. Posebno je pažnja posvećena uporednoj analizi. Otuda, kroz interaktivni brejnstorming, partneri su razmišljali i definisali koji su glavni ciljevi kojima se treba baviti u publikaciji; i koji su ciljevi koje žele postići.
Konačno, partneri su počeli da razgovaraju i razmišljaju o metodologiji i aktivnostima koje će uslediti.
Na kraju, ali ne najmanje važno, pomenuti aspekti će se dalje analizirati na sledećem sastanku zakazanom za maj. Pridružite nam se i ne propustite novosti!