The Second Balkan Regional Youth Forum for Local Democracy - Join us in Mostar, 16th - 18th November 2016
The second annual Regional Youth Forum for Local Democracy will be held from the 16th to the 18th November in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year we expect over 80 participants, young people, representatives of local youth groups, local authorities, CSOs and CSO networks from six Western Balkan countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo*, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
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The main topic of the three-day event consisting of thematic interactive debates, intercultural workshops and visit to the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina is “Towards the culture of regional dialogue and youth participation in the Balkans: Promoting youth mobility as the grounds for peace, stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans”.
Three interactive thematic panels will be organized with participation of institutional guest speakers, experts, youth workers and NGO practitioners as part of the conference on 16th November in the City Hall-Gradska Vijecnica in Mostar including the following topics:
- Regional co-operation in the Western Balkans: present challenges and future perspectives;
- Role of Civil society in fostering youth mobility in the Western Balkans;
- Youth policies for enhancing regional mobility and EU integration perspectives.
The young participants will also have an opportunity to experience a study visit and “The culture of memory” training as well as a visit to the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. The forum is organized by ALDA and 8 Balkan Local democracy Agencies, as the part of the EU funded project “Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue” and the Programme for decentralised cooperation France-Balkans and Ministry of foreign affairs from France.
If you like to participate, don’t hesitate to contact LDA Mostar at ldamostar@aldaintranet.org
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Balkan regional platorm for youth participation and dialogue
The second annual Regional Youth Forum for Local Democracy will be held from the 16th to the 18th November in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year we expect over 80 participants, young people, representatives of local youth groups, local authorities, CSOs and CSO networks from six Western Balkan countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo*, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania.
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The main topic of the three-day event consisting of thematic interactive debates, intercultural workshops and visit to the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina is “Towards the culture of regional dialogue and youth participation in the Balkans: Promoting youth mobility as the grounds for peace, stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans”.
Three interactive thematic panels will be organized with participation of institutional guest speakers, experts, youth workers and NGO practitioners as part of the conference on 16th November in the City Hall-Gradska Vijecnica in Mostar including the following topics:
- Regional co-operation in the Western Balkans: present challenges and future perspectives;
- Role of Civil society in fostering youth mobility in the Western Balkans;
- Youth policies for enhancing regional mobility and EU integration perspectives.
The young participants will also have an opportunity to experience a study visit and “The culture of memory” training as well as a visit to the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo. The forum is organized by ALDA and 8 Balkan Local democracy Agencies, as the part of the EU funded project “Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue” and the Programme for decentralised cooperation France-Balkans and Ministry of foreign affairs from France.
If you like to participate, don’t hesitate to contact LDA Mostar at ldamostar@aldaintranet.org
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Balkan regional platorm for youth participation and dialogue
Paths of European integration: Thiene and ALDA in the spotlight thanks to the WeNET project
The city of Thiene (VI) and ALDA are pleased to announce that the project “WeNET – Working for environmentally educated towns” has won a place of honor in the review of the Europe for Citizens program.
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The publication, entitled “Pathways to European Integration – A Review of Projects Selected under the Europe for Citizens Programme”, presents significant projects carried out, within the framework of the programme and thanks to the economic contribution of the European Union, in the field of European integration, intercultural dialogue, community policies, European history and immigration.
The WeNET project is led by the city of Thiene, a member of ALDA for several years, and an international partnership that the association has helped to put together. The aim of the project is to promote the exchange of best practices and awareness on the sustainability of urban centers in Europe, particularly with regard to solid waste disposal.
An ambitious and necessary project, which is traveling around Europe thanks to the participation in international events: in September, a representative of ALDA attended a seminar in Rostock, Germany, to present results and innovations of the project, and discuss ideas with representatives of municipalities in Europe and the southern shore of the Mediterranean; in just two weeks, WeNET, representatives of Thiene and project partners will be in the heart of Europe, in Brussels, for an international event on circular economy.
For more information and to participate in the Brussels event, please contact Aldo Xhani, ALDA Active Citizenship Program Manager: aldo.xhani@aldaintranet.org
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The city of Thiene (VI) and ALDA are pleased to announce that the project “WeNET – Working for environmentally educated towns” has won a place of honor in the review of the Europe for Citizens program.
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The publication, entitled “Pathways to European Integration – A Review of Projects Selected under the Europe for Citizens Programme”, presents significant projects carried out, within the framework of the programme and thanks to the economic contribution of the European Union, in the field of European integration, intercultural dialogue, community policies, European history and immigration.
The WeNET project is led by the city of Thiene, a member of ALDA for several years, and an international partnership that the association has helped to put together. The aim of the project is to promote the exchange of best practices and awareness on the sustainability of urban centers in Europe, particularly with regard to solid waste disposal.
An ambitious and necessary project, which is traveling around Europe thanks to the participation in international events: in September, a representative of ALDA attended a seminar in Rostock, Germany, to present results and innovations of the project, and discuss ideas with representatives of municipalities in Europe and the southern shore of the Mediterranean; in just two weeks, WeNET, representatives of Thiene and project partners will be in the heart of Europe, in Brussels, for an international event on circular economy.
For more information and to participate in the Brussels event, please contact Aldo Xhani, ALDA Active Citizenship Program Manager: aldo.xhani@aldaintranet.org
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Mobilising citizens to dream about their community in 30 years’ time – the experience of the project WE-NET in the community of Etterbeek
The Municipality of Etterbeek (Belgium), in partnership with ALDA and several citizens’ associations organised the activity “Forum des Solidarités” aimed at bringing together representatives of the local authority, of civil society associations and ordinary citizens to discuss how they see their community in 30 years’ time.
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In the evening of 27 October, more than 70 participants contributed to the event. Developed according to the guidelines of the Open Space format, more than 15 topics were discussed, from the reuse of waste and local democracy to energy efficiency, the use of public spaces, energy efficiency and how to promote more social cohesion.
“What collective, realistic, impact-oriented actions can we develop and implement to live in the community of our dreams?” was the framework of the debate. Participants were invited to discuss whatever matter of concern to their daily life, to dream about their perfect community and to come up with concrete key actions on how to move towards that community. Citizens from every walk of life and the intergenerational dimension were a key to this event. Ideas such as democracy, food consumption, energy, economy and pedagogy were developed and shared in plenary on key clusters.
The activity is part of the local path in Belgium of the project WE-NET – Working for ENvironmentally Educated Towns, coordinated by ALDA. The initiative, supported by the Europe for Citizens programme, aims at promoting knowledge transfer on environmental, sustainable development and citizen mobilisation issues. It reunites local authorities and civil society associations from eight countries across the wider Europe committed to establish a platform of structured cooperation for exchanging knowledge, experience and good practice to promote successful communities at the local level.
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The Municipality of Etterbeek (Belgium), in partnership with ALDA and several citizens’ associations organised the activity “Forum des Solidarités” aimed at bringing together representatives of the local authority, of civil society associations and ordinary citizens to discuss how they see their community in 30 years’ time.
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In the evening of 27 October, more than 70 participants contributed to the event. Developed according to the guidelines of the Open Space format, more than 15 topics were discussed, from the reuse of waste and local democracy to energy efficiency, the use of public spaces, energy efficiency and how to promote more social cohesion.
“What collective, realistic, impact-oriented actions can we develop and implement to live in the community of our dreams?” was the framework of the debate. Participants were invited to discuss whatever matter of concern to their daily life, to dream about their perfect community and to come up with concrete key actions on how to move towards that community. Citizens from every walk of life and the intergenerational dimension were a key to this event. Ideas such as democracy, food consumption, energy, economy and pedagogy were developed and shared in plenary on key clusters.
The activity is part of the local path in Belgium of the project WE-NET – Working for ENvironmentally Educated Towns, coordinated by ALDA. The initiative, supported by the Europe for Citizens programme, aims at promoting knowledge transfer on environmental, sustainable development and citizen mobilisation issues. It reunites local authorities and civil society associations from eight countries across the wider Europe committed to establish a platform of structured cooperation for exchanging knowledge, experience and good practice to promote successful communities at the local level.
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Eighteen Local youth initiatives awarded a sub-grant within “Balkan regional platform for youth participation and dialogue”
– Project “Young have a say!” by the Informal Youth Group “Youth Club – InterCOOLt” from Serbia;
– Project “Inclusion of rural youth through work engagement” by CSO ”Genius – Center for the Protection of Human Rights and the development of youth policy” from Serbia;
– Project “Bring change to mind – end the stigma, strengthen the response” by Association of Young Psychologists from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Active youth talk” by the informal youth group “Debate section of Gymnasium Mostar” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Common therapeutic urban garden” by the informal youth group “ZEM- Zemaljska Evolucionarna Mladost – Terrestrial evolutionary youth” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Love! Don’t Hate!” by KVRL (Local Youth Council of Peja) from Kosovo*;
– Project “Activation of young rural leaders” by “Youth and the countryside” from Serbia;
– Project “Festival of children’s theatre” by Association “Center for education, culture and creative development – Ceker” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Youth against violence” by Association “Safe place” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Strengthening role of youth in the sport life of Zavidovici” by informal group “Street basket” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Be informed – get involved” by “Youth club Niksic” from Montenegro;
– Project “Bouldering course Niksic” by Free climbing group from Montenegro;
– Project “The establishment of youth cooperatives” by informal group “Mladi mladima” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “neBUDI neINFORMISAN” by informal group “FAP90” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “SBO(L)JE mladima” by informal group “#DCC” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “I want, we can and we all have” by informal group of young volunteers from YC “Ljubija” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “ Youth in Local action” by “Youth Can” from Macedonia;
– Project “The voice of Youth – promoting dialogue between youth and local authorities in Municipality of Kavadarci” by informal group “The Voice of Youth” from Macedonia.
– Project “Young have a say!” by the Informal Youth Group “Youth Club – InterCOOLt” from Serbia;
– Project “Inclusion of rural youth through work engagement” by CSO ”Genius – Center for the Protection of Human Rights and the development of youth policy” from Serbia;
– Project “Bring change to mind – end the stigma, strengthen the response” by Association of Young Psychologists from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Active youth talk” by the informal youth group “Debate section of Gymnasium Mostar” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Common therapeutic urban garden” by the informal youth group “ZEM- Zemaljska Evolucionarna Mladost – Terrestrial evolutionary youth” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Love! Don’t Hate!” by KVRL (Local Youth Council of Peja) from Kosovo*;
– Project “Activation of young rural leaders” by “Youth and the countryside” from Serbia;
– Project “Festival of children’s theatre” by Association “Center for education, culture and creative development – Ceker” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Youth against violence” by Association “Safe place” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Strengthening role of youth in the sport life of Zavidovici” by informal group “Street basket” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “Be informed – get involved” by “Youth club Niksic” from Montenegro;
– Project “Bouldering course Niksic” by Free climbing group from Montenegro;
– Project “The establishment of youth cooperatives” by informal group “Mladi mladima” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “neBUDI neINFORMISAN” by informal group “FAP90” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “SBO(L)JE mladima” by informal group “#DCC” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “I want, we can and we all have” by informal group of young volunteers from YC “Ljubija” from Bosnia and Herzegovina;
– Project “ Youth in Local action” by “Youth Can” from Macedonia;
– Project “The voice of Youth – promoting dialogue between youth and local authorities in Municipality of Kavadarci” by informal group “The Voice of Youth” from Macedonia.
Building a cross-border ecological network between Kosovo and Montenegro, Project BorN
Local Democracy Agency of Kosovo and Association of Trentino with Balkans together with Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency organised an event, aiming to create a cross-border ecological network for Kosovo and Montenegro.
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The meeting took place on 23 – 26 October 2016 in the framework of project BorN – Biodiversity Protection and Development of the National Parks, funded by the European Union. Various workshops, institutional meetings and field trips for Kosovo and Montenegro participants will contribute into forming a cross-border network for a better ecological development of Bleshket, Nemuna and Prokletije areas. During the meeting, three core sets of elements were identified:
- “focal species” that show particular needs in terms of movement inside the territory;
- definition of the environmental matrix that characterizes the different geographical areas of the project territory;
- the elements that will make up the cross-border ecological network core areas, buffer zones, ecological corridors and stepping stones.
The activity aimed at creating the network, capable of producing a sufficient degree of “ecological permeability” in the project area. Such cross-states ecological cooperation is also designed to protect the existing links between the two National Parks and surrounding areas, avoiding two protected areas witnessing an unwanted “island effect”.
The C-B Ecological Network will also enable cooperation and sharing of the environmental data, policies of nature protection in view of their future homogenization between Kosovo and Montenegro. After the Cross-Border Ecological Network is established, a Map of the Ecological Cross Border Network and a Strategy paper will be promoted by the participants involved.
Local Democracy Agency of Kosovo and Association of Trentino with Balkans together with Kosovo Environmental Protection Agency organised an event, aiming to create a cross-border ecological network for Kosovo and Montenegro.
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The meeting took place on 23 – 26 October 2016 in the framework of project BorN – Biodiversity Protection and Development of the National Parks, funded by the European Union. Various workshops, institutional meetings and field trips for Kosovo and Montenegro participants will contribute into forming a cross-border network for a better ecological development of Bleshket, Nemuna and Prokletije areas. During the meeting, three core sets of elements were identified:
- “focal species” that show particular needs in terms of movement inside the territory;
- definition of the environmental matrix that characterizes the different geographical areas of the project territory;
- the elements that will make up the cross-border ecological network core areas, buffer zones, ecological corridors and stepping stones.
The activity aimed at creating the network, capable of producing a sufficient degree of “ecological permeability” in the project area. Such cross-states ecological cooperation is also designed to protect the existing links between the two National Parks and surrounding areas, avoiding two protected areas witnessing an unwanted “island effect”.
The C-B Ecological Network will also enable cooperation and sharing of the environmental data, policies of nature protection in view of their future homogenization between Kosovo and Montenegro. After the Cross-Border Ecological Network is established, a Map of the Ecological Cross Border Network and a Strategy paper will be promoted by the participants involved.
French delegation from Colombelles visited Macedonia as part of the collaboration Normandy-Macedonia
Within the ALDA-led “Program for decentralized cooperation between the Region Normandy and Republic of Macedonia”, French delegation from Colombelles visited the Municipality of Novaci in Macedonia from 15th to 21st October 2016.
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This was the first meeting between the two municipalities as part of the collaboration between Normandy and Macedonia before the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in November. The French delegation was represented by Henriette Eudes, elected official in charge of international cooperation of Colombelles, and Mathilde Hopquin, director of “Le Phenix” library in Colombelles.
Mrs. Eudes and Mrs. Hopquin were welcomed by the Mayor of Novaci, Mr. Lazar Koteski. Together, they visited the local primary school, the kindergarten and the Youth cultural centre. During their stay in Skopje, the representatives also visited the office of ALDA Skopje, lead partner of the collaboration.
The collaboration between Normandy and Macedonia supports and reinforces projects that have the objective to foster direct cooperation between local authorities and citizens. This programme is coordinated by ALDA and funded by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Region Normandy.
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Cooperation of Normandy and Republic of Macedonia
La délégation française de Colombelles a visité la Macédoine dans le cadre de la coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine
Dans le cadre du « Programme de coopération décentralisée entre la Région Normandie et la République de Macédoine » coordonné par l’ALDA, la délégation française de Colombelles a visité la municipalité de Novaci en Macédoine du 15 au 21 octobre 2016.
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Cette visite était une première rencontre entre les municipalités dans le cadre de la coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine avant de signer un protocole d’intention en Novembre. La délégation normande était composée de Mme Henriette Eudes, élue en charge des coopérations internationales à Colombelles, ainsi que de Mathilde Hopquin, directrice de la Médiathèque Le Phénix de la Ville.
Mme Eudes et Mme Hopquin ont été accueillies par le Maire de Novaci, Lazar Kotevski, qui leur a présenté l’école, le jardin d’enfants et le centre de la Jeunesse et de la Culture de la Ville de Novaci. Lors de leur visite de Skopje, les représentants ont aussi visité le bureau de l’ALDA Skopje, le partenaire principal de la coopération.
La coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine soutient et renforce les projets qui ont pour objectif de favoriser la coopération directe entre les autorités locales et les citoyens. Ce programme est coordonné par l’ALDA et financé par le Ministère français des Affaires étrangères et européennes et la Région Normandie.
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La coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine
Delegazione francese di Colombelles in visita in Macedonia nel quadro della collaborazione Normandia-Macedonia
Nel quadro del “Programma di cooperazione decentrata tra la Regione Normandia e la Repubblica di Macedonia”, coordinato da ALDA, una delegazione francese di Colombelles ha visitato il comune macedone di Novaci dal 15 al 21 ottobre 2016.
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Si tratta del primo incontro tra le due municipalità all’interno della collaborazione tra la Normandia e la Macedonia prima della firma di un accordo di intenti a novembre. La delegazione francese è stata composta da Henriette Eudes, rappresentante politica incaricata della cooperazione internazionale di Colombelles, e Mathilde Hopquin, direttrice della biblioteca “Le Phenix” di Colombelle.
Euded e Hopquin sono state accolte dal Sindaco di Novaci, Lazar Koteski. Assieme, hanno visitato la scuola elementare locale, l’asilo e il centro culturale giovanile. Durante il loro soggiorno a Skopje, le rappresentanti hanno anche visitato l’ufficio di ALDA nella città, che coordina il programma.
La collaborazione tra la Normandia e la Macedonia sostiene e rafforza progetti mirati a sviluppare cooperazione diretta tra enti locali e cittadini. Il programma è coordinato da ALDA e finanziato dal Ministero per gli Affari Esteri ed Europei Francese, e dalla Regione Normandia.
Risorse utili:
Cooperazione tra Normandia e Repubblica di Macedonia
Французская делегация из Коломбель посетила Македонию в рамках программы сотрудничества Нормандия-Македония
В рамках программы, “Программа децентрализованного сотрудничества между Нормандией и Македонией”, реализуемой ALDA, французская делегация из Коломбель посетила муниципалитет Новаци в Македонии с 15 по 21 октября 2016.
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Это была первая встреча между двумя муниципалитетами в рамках сотрудничества между Нормандией и Македонией до подписания Меморандума о взаимопонимании в ноябре. Французская делегация была представлена Генриеттой Юдес, выборным должностным лицом, ответственной за международное сотрудничества в Коломбель и Матильдой Хопкин, директором библиотеки «Le Phenix» в Коломбель.
Миссис Юдес и миссис Хопкин встретили мэра Новаци, г-на Лазаря Котески. Вместе они посетили местную начальную школу, детский сад и культурный центр молодежи. Во время пребывания в Скопье, представители также посетили офис ALDA Скопье, ведущего партнера сотрудничества.
Сотрудничество между Нормандией и Македонией поддерживает и укрепляет проекты, которые имеют целью развитие прямого сотрудничества между местными органами власти и гражданами. Эта программа координируется ALDA и финансируемый французским Министерством иностранных и европейских дел Нормандии.
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Сотрудничество Нормандии и Македонии
Francuska delegacija iz Colombellesa posetila je Makedoniju kao deo saradnje Normandija-Makedonija
U okviru Programa decentralizovane saradnje između regije Normandije i Republike Makedonije” koju vodi ALDA, francuski delegacija iz Colombellesa posetila je opštinu Novaci u Makedoniji od 15 do 21. oktobra 2016.
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Ovo je bio prvi susret ove dve opštine u okviru saradnje Normandije i Makedonije pre potpisivanja Memoranduma o razumevanju u novembru. Francusku delegaciju je predstavljala Henriette Eudes, izabrani funkcioner koji rukovodi međunarodnom saradnje Colombelles, i Mathilde Hopquin, direktor “Le Phenix” biblioteke u Colombelles.
Delegaciju je pozdravio gradonačelnik opštine Novaci, Lazar Koteski. Zajedno, oni su posetili lokalnu osnovnu školu, vrtić i kulturni centar za mlade. Tokom boravka u Skoplju, predstavnici su posetili kancelariju ALDA Skoplje, glavnog partnera saradnje.
Saradnja između Normandije i Makedonije podržava i pojačava projekte koji imaju za cilj da učvrste direktnu saradnju između lokalnih vlasti i građana. Ovaj program je koordiniran od strane ALDA i finansiran od strane Ministarstva spoljnih i evropskih poslova Francuske i regiona Normandije.
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Saradnja između Normancije i Makedonije
بعثة فرنسية من كولمبال تؤدي زيارة إلى مقدونيا في إطار برنامج التعاون بين نورموندي-مقدونيا
في إطار البرنامج الذي تشرف عليه ألدا “برنامج التعاون اللامركزي بين منطقة نورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا”, أدت بعثة فرنسية من كولمبال زيارة إلى بلدية نوفتشي, في مقدونيا, خلال الفترة 15-21 أكتوبر (تشرين الأول), 2016.
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كان هذا اللقاء الأول الذي يجمع البلديتين, في إطار برنامج التعاون بين منطقة النورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا, قبل الإمضاء على اتفاقية التفاهم في شهر نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني). مثلت البعثة من قبل هنرايات إيود, التي تم انتخابها مسؤولة مكلفة بالتعاون الدولي في كولمبال, وماتلد هوبكين, مديرة لمكتبة “فينيكس” في كولمبال.
تولى السيد لازار كوتاسكي, رئيس بلدية نوفتشي, الترحيب بكل من السيدة إيود والسيدة هوبكين اللذان أديا زيارة إلى مدرسة ابتدائية محلية وكذلك إلى روضة أطفال ومركز ثقافي للشباب. خلال توقفهما بمدينة سكوبي, أدى الممثلان زيارة إلى مكتب ألدا بهذه المدينة التي تعد شريكا فاعلا في هذا المجال من التعاون.
كما أن برنامج التعاون بين منطقة النورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا أعد ليدعم المشاريع الهادفة إلى تشجيع التعاون المباشر بين السلطات المحلية والمواطنين ويعززها. تتكفلت ألدا بتنسيق هذا البرنامج الذي تسهر على تمويله وزارة الخارجية الفرنسية والشؤون الاجتماعية ومنطقة النورموندي.
روابط مفيدة:
برنامج التعاون بين منطقة نورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا
Within the ALDA-led “Program for decentralized cooperation between the Region Normandy and Republic of Macedonia”, French delegation from Colombelles visited the Municipality of Novaci in Macedonia from 15th to 21st October 2016.
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This was the first meeting between the two municipalities as part of the collaboration between Normandy and Macedonia before the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in November. The French delegation was represented by Henriette Eudes, elected official in charge of international cooperation of Colombelles, and Mathilde Hopquin, director of “Le Phenix” library in Colombelles.
Mrs. Eudes and Mrs. Hopquin were welcomed by the Mayor of Novaci, Mr. Lazar Koteski. Together, they visited the local primary school, the kindergarten and the Youth cultural centre. During their stay in Skopje, the representatives also visited the office of ALDA Skopje, lead partner of the collaboration.
The collaboration between Normandy and Macedonia supports and reinforces projects that have the objective to foster direct cooperation between local authorities and citizens. This programme is coordinated by ALDA and funded by the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Region Normandy.
Link utili:
Cooperation of Normandy and Republic of Macedonia
La délégation française de Colombelles a visité la Macédoine dans le cadre de la coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine
Dans le cadre du « Programme de coopération décentralisée entre la Région Normandie et la République de Macédoine » coordonné par l’ALDA, la délégation française de Colombelles a visité la municipalité de Novaci en Macédoine du 15 au 21 octobre 2016.
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Cette visite était une première rencontre entre les municipalités dans le cadre de la coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine avant de signer un protocole d’intention en Novembre. La délégation normande était composée de Mme Henriette Eudes, élue en charge des coopérations internationales à Colombelles, ainsi que de Mathilde Hopquin, directrice de la Médiathèque Le Phénix de la Ville.
Mme Eudes et Mme Hopquin ont été accueillies par le Maire de Novaci, Lazar Kotevski, qui leur a présenté l’école, le jardin d’enfants et le centre de la Jeunesse et de la Culture de la Ville de Novaci. Lors de leur visite de Skopje, les représentants ont aussi visité le bureau de l’ALDA Skopje, le partenaire principal de la coopération.
La coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine soutient et renforce les projets qui ont pour objectif de favoriser la coopération directe entre les autorités locales et les citoyens. Ce programme est coordonné par l’ALDA et financé par le Ministère français des Affaires étrangères et européennes et la Région Normandie.
Liens utiles:
La coopération entre la Normandie et la Macédoine
Delegazione francese di Colombelles in visita in Macedonia nel quadro della collaborazione Normandia-Macedonia
Nel quadro del “Programma di cooperazione decentrata tra la Regione Normandia e la Repubblica di Macedonia”, coordinato da ALDA, una delegazione francese di Colombelles ha visitato il comune macedone di Novaci dal 15 al 21 ottobre 2016.
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Si tratta del primo incontro tra le due municipalità all’interno della collaborazione tra la Normandia e la Macedonia prima della firma di un accordo di intenti a novembre. La delegazione francese è stata composta da Henriette Eudes, rappresentante politica incaricata della cooperazione internazionale di Colombelles, e Mathilde Hopquin, direttrice della biblioteca “Le Phenix” di Colombelle.
Euded e Hopquin sono state accolte dal Sindaco di Novaci, Lazar Koteski. Assieme, hanno visitato la scuola elementare locale, l’asilo e il centro culturale giovanile. Durante il loro soggiorno a Skopje, le rappresentanti hanno anche visitato l’ufficio di ALDA nella città, che coordina il programma.
La collaborazione tra la Normandia e la Macedonia sostiene e rafforza progetti mirati a sviluppare cooperazione diretta tra enti locali e cittadini. Il programma è coordinato da ALDA e finanziato dal Ministero per gli Affari Esteri ed Europei Francese, e dalla Regione Normandia.
Risorse utili:
Cooperazione tra Normandia e Repubblica di Macedonia
Французская делегация из Коломбель посетила Македонию в рамках программы сотрудничества Нормандия-Македония
В рамках программы, “Программа децентрализованного сотрудничества между Нормандией и Македонией”, реализуемой ALDA, французская делегация из Коломбель посетила муниципалитет Новаци в Македонии с 15 по 21 октября 2016.
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Это была первая встреча между двумя муниципалитетами в рамках сотрудничества между Нормандией и Македонией до подписания Меморандума о взаимопонимании в ноябре. Французская делегация была представлена Генриеттой Юдес, выборным должностным лицом, ответственной за международное сотрудничества в Коломбель и Матильдой Хопкин, директором библиотеки «Le Phenix» в Коломбель.
Миссис Юдес и миссис Хопкин встретили мэра Новаци, г-на Лазаря Котески. Вместе они посетили местную начальную школу, детский сад и культурный центр молодежи. Во время пребывания в Скопье, представители также посетили офис ALDA Скопье, ведущего партнера сотрудничества.
Сотрудничество между Нормандией и Македонией поддерживает и укрепляет проекты, которые имеют целью развитие прямого сотрудничества между местными органами власти и гражданами. Эта программа координируется ALDA и финансируемый французским Министерством иностранных и европейских дел Нормандии.
Полезные ссылки:
Сотрудничество Нормандии и Македонии
Francuska delegacija iz Colombellesa posetila je Makedoniju kao deo saradnje Normandija-Makedonija
U okviru Programa decentralizovane saradnje između regije Normandije i Republike Makedonije” koju vodi ALDA, francuski delegacija iz Colombellesa posetila je opštinu Novaci u Makedoniji od 15 do 21. oktobra 2016.
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Ovo je bio prvi susret ove dve opštine u okviru saradnje Normandije i Makedonije pre potpisivanja Memoranduma o razumevanju u novembru. Francusku delegaciju je predstavljala Henriette Eudes, izabrani funkcioner koji rukovodi međunarodnom saradnje Colombelles, i Mathilde Hopquin, direktor “Le Phenix” biblioteke u Colombelles.
Delegaciju je pozdravio gradonačelnik opštine Novaci, Lazar Koteski. Zajedno, oni su posetili lokalnu osnovnu školu, vrtić i kulturni centar za mlade. Tokom boravka u Skoplju, predstavnici su posetili kancelariju ALDA Skoplje, glavnog partnera saradnje.
Saradnja između Normandije i Makedonije podržava i pojačava projekte koji imaju za cilj da učvrste direktnu saradnju između lokalnih vlasti i građana. Ovaj program je koordiniran od strane ALDA i finansiran od strane Ministarstva spoljnih i evropskih poslova Francuske i regiona Normandije.
Korisni linkovi:
Saradnja između Normancije i Makedonije
بعثة فرنسية من كولمبال تؤدي زيارة إلى مقدونيا في إطار برنامج التعاون بين نورموندي-مقدونيا
في إطار البرنامج الذي تشرف عليه ألدا “برنامج التعاون اللامركزي بين منطقة نورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا”, أدت بعثة فرنسية من كولمبال زيارة إلى بلدية نوفتشي, في مقدونيا, خلال الفترة 15-21 أكتوبر (تشرين الأول), 2016.
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كان هذا اللقاء الأول الذي يجمع البلديتين, في إطار برنامج التعاون بين منطقة النورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا, قبل الإمضاء على اتفاقية التفاهم في شهر نوفمبر (تشرين الثاني). مثلت البعثة من قبل هنرايات إيود, التي تم انتخابها مسؤولة مكلفة بالتعاون الدولي في كولمبال, وماتلد هوبكين, مديرة لمكتبة “فينيكس” في كولمبال.
تولى السيد لازار كوتاسكي, رئيس بلدية نوفتشي, الترحيب بكل من السيدة إيود والسيدة هوبكين اللذان أديا زيارة إلى مدرسة ابتدائية محلية وكذلك إلى روضة أطفال ومركز ثقافي للشباب. خلال توقفهما بمدينة سكوبي, أدى الممثلان زيارة إلى مكتب ألدا بهذه المدينة التي تعد شريكا فاعلا في هذا المجال من التعاون.
كما أن برنامج التعاون بين منطقة النورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا أعد ليدعم المشاريع الهادفة إلى تشجيع التعاون المباشر بين السلطات المحلية والمواطنين ويعززها. تتكفلت ألدا بتنسيق هذا البرنامج الذي تسهر على تمويله وزارة الخارجية الفرنسية والشؤون الاجتماعية ومنطقة النورموندي.
روابط مفيدة:
برنامج التعاون بين منطقة نورمندي وجمهورية مقدونيا
Innovative decarbonisation in Apulia Region: ALDA and its members in the front line
Francesco Zarzana, member of ALDA Governing Board, participated in the study day in Rome on the theme “Road map towards decarbonisation: launch of the pilot proposal from Region of Puglia (Apulia)”.
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The event took place on 24 October and was organised by Apulia Region and ISBEM, members of ALDA, together with the National Council of Engineers. During the seminar, various experts contributed their knowledge and perspectives in order to build a comprehensive proposal for a new “Road map” towards the decarbonisation.
In this regard Francesco Zarzana stressed that “ALDA is committed to bring the proposal for Apulia to the attention of the European institutions, in particular the European Commission in Brussels”. The initiative of our members was also supported by the President of ALDA, Oriano Otočan, who joined the session via Skype from the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg.
Under the project “Civic Observers for Health and Environment: Initiative for Responsibility and Sustainability” (COHEIRS), within the European Programme “Europe for citizens”, ALDA will be supporting the efforts of Apulia Region in the implementation of the precautionary principles, as detailed in Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (EU).
Link utili:
Project COHEIRS website
Program of the event, Rome 24 octobre 2016
Francesco Zarzana, member of ALDA Governing Board, participated in the study day in Rome on the theme “Road map towards decarbonisation: launch of the pilot proposal from Region of Puglia (Apulia)”.
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The event took place on 24 October and was organised by Apulia Region and ISBEM, members of ALDA, together with the National Council of Engineers. During the seminar, various experts contributed their knowledge and perspectives in order to build a comprehensive proposal for a new “Road map” towards the decarbonisation.
In this regard Francesco Zarzana stressed that “ALDA is committed to bring the proposal for Apulia to the attention of the European institutions, in particular the European Commission in Brussels”. The initiative of our members was also supported by the President of ALDA, Oriano Otočan, who joined the session via Skype from the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg.
Under the project “Civic Observers for Health and Environment: Initiative for Responsibility and Sustainability” (COHEIRS), within the European Programme “Europe for citizens”, ALDA will be supporting the efforts of Apulia Region in the implementation of the precautionary principles, as detailed in Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (EU).
Link utili:
Project COHEIRS website
Program of the event, Rome 24 octobre 2016
“Sur les pas d'Albert Londres” won the European Citizen’s Prize 2016
ALDA is glad to announce that our partner organisation “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” won the European Citizen’s Prize 2016! The prize was awarded on 12 October 2016 in Brussels, by the Vice-president of the European Parliament Sylvie Guillaume and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, who is also patron of the European Citizen’s Prize.
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Together with 50 other laureates from all 28 EU member states, “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” was awarded in particular for its engagement in youth work, further education, raising awareness towards the use of multimedia and for projects on European level. The last one mainly took place in the Balkans, within the frame of the France/Balkan program for decentralised cooperation in south-west Europe. ALDA is proud of the results of the program and congratulates!
MEP Jean Paul Denanot had proposed “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” as a candidate. The prize was received by Jean Claude Mairal, President of the association. The project “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” aims to replicate the experiences of Albert Londres, French father of modern journalism, during his numerous trips to the Balkans, thus stimulating youngsters’ taste of adventure, curiosity and openness to other cultures.
Link utili:
France/Balkans multilateral decentralised cooperation programme
ALDA is glad to announce that our partner organisation “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” won the European Citizen’s Prize 2016! The prize was awarded on 12 October 2016 in Brussels, by the Vice-president of the European Parliament Sylvie Guillaume and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, who is also patron of the European Citizen’s Prize.
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Together with 50 other laureates from all 28 EU member states, “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” was awarded in particular for its engagement in youth work, further education, raising awareness towards the use of multimedia and for projects on European level. The last one mainly took place in the Balkans, within the frame of the France/Balkan program for decentralised cooperation in south-west Europe. ALDA is proud of the results of the program and congratulates!
MEP Jean Paul Denanot had proposed “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” as a candidate. The prize was received by Jean Claude Mairal, President of the association. The project “Sur les pas d’Albert Londres” aims to replicate the experiences of Albert Londres, French father of modern journalism, during his numerous trips to the Balkans, thus stimulating youngsters’ taste of adventure, curiosity and openness to other cultures.
Link utili:
France/Balkans multilateral decentralised cooperation programme
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ENLARGE (Energies for Local Administrations to Renovate Governance in Europe) partners, Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale (IT), ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy (FR), Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre – SEI Tallinn (EE) and Università di Torino (IT) are delighted to present you the new initiative on which they are working together.
ENLARGE aims at providing an answer to the following questions:
- Which different types of sustainable energy initiatives prompt citizen involvement?
- Which stakeholder(s) do(es) foster citizen involvement? What types of actors are actually
involved? - Which participatory strategies result into better policy results? Which ones raises resistance
and conflicts?
Enlarge: designed to generate and disseminate shared, structured, and constructive knowledge on participatory governance in the field of sustainable energy
In order to answers these question, the project will investigate the existing models of participatory governance in the field of sustainable energy, by drawing together theoretical knowledge and on-the-ground experiences. Similarly, it will deliberate on the main critical points for boosting participatory governance to achieve better outcomes in the field of sustainable energy.
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ENLARGE (Energies for Local Administrations to Renovate Governance in Europe) partners, Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale (IT), ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy (FR), Stockholm Environment Institute Tallinn Centre – SEI Tallinn (EE) and Università di Torino (IT) are delighted to present you the new initiative on which they are working together.
ENLARGE aims at providing an answer to the following questions:
- Which different types of sustainable energy initiatives prompt citizen involvement?
- Which stakeholder(s) do(es) foster citizen involvement? What types of actors are actually
involved? - Which participatory strategies result into better policy results? Which ones raises resistance
and conflicts?
Enlarge: designed to generate and disseminate shared, structured, and constructive knowledge on participatory governance in the field of sustainable energy
In order to answers these question, the project will investigate the existing models of participatory governance in the field of sustainable energy, by drawing together theoretical knowledge and on-the-ground experiences. Similarly, it will deliberate on the main critical points for boosting participatory governance to achieve better outcomes in the field of sustainable energy.
Curious to know more? Take a look at all the steps of the project
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LADDER Med Path
Special Initiative of the “LADDER” Med Path, from October 19th to 22nd, 2016, in Tunis (Tunisia).
