On the 18th of October 2023, the ALDA Governing Board convened in Skopje for a pivotal and highly productive meeting.

In a dedicated effort to celebrate three decades of Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs) in the Balkans, LDA Mostar brought together representatives from ALDA, the Balkan LDAs, and organisations committed to advancing local democracy in the Western Balkans.

On 19 and 20 October, 2023, ALDA hosted in Skopje the international conference “A Wider European Community: The Importance of Local Governance – Roadmap for the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine on the Path to EU Accession.”

On 13 October 2023, ALDA Governing Board came online to approve new members and discuss the partnership opportunities that could be fulfilled in the field of local democracy and citizens’ participation.

ALDA firmly believes in the importance of local democracy, a principle that lies at the core of our mission. That’s why we’re excited to take part in the European Local Democracy Week (ELDW).

This programme is organised in the framework of our project WE ACT (“Women Empowerment and ACTion in Politics and Media”), funded by the European Union.

This significant gathering provides a distinct platform for professionals and organisations to converge and deliberate on vital matters, including democracy, citizen engagement, and sustainable development. 

The call for proposals received an astounding response, with over 780 applications flooding in.

During the Solidarity Week, on Tuesday, October 3rd, ALDA had the pleasure of participating in the First European Volunteering Festival, an extraordinary event held at the Loggia del Capitaniato in Vicenza’s Piazza dei Signori (Italy) and organised by the Volunteering Service Center of the Province of Vicenza (CSV). 

At ALDA, we are deeply saddened by the recent catastrophic floods that have struck Libya.

In a world where democracy, freedom, and human rights are constantly under scrutiny, organisations like ALDA play a crucial role in promoting democratic values. Mayor Ms. Aleksandra Dulkiewicz of Gdańsk(ALDA Member), who also chairs the CoR Working Group for Ukraine, recently emphasised the significance of such organisations during the 12th CORLEAP Annual Meeting held in Batumi, Georgia, on September 7, 2023.

The Erasmus+ project, Create Up has the overarching aim to minimize unemployment in the creative sector while simultaneously furnishing effective strategies for enhancing relevant, high-caliber skills and competencies. 

In a world where the very concept of democracy faces challenges, the 12th Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) Annual Meeting shed light on a crucial and timely topic.