ALDA supports local democracy in Türkiye as the 2024 European Label of Governance Excellence is awarded!

December 17, 2024

On December 12, 2024, 13 municipalities acquired the right to use The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) for the 2024-25 period.

Reflecting on the International Peace Forum: The impact of the PAVE Project

December 13, 2024

On November 18 and 19, 2024, the city of Paris (France) hosted the grand finale of the PAVE project—our International Peace Forum.
Building Bridges for Ukraine: MoU Signed for LDA Vinnytsia to Foster Local Reconstruction and Modernisation 

Building Bridges for Ukraine: MoU Signed for LDA Vinnytsia to Foster Local Reconstruction and Modernisation 

December 5, 2024

The latest milestone in ALDA Flagship Initiative for Ukraine, the Practical Platform on the Involvement of European and Ukrainian Local Authorities in Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine adds onto the partnerships ALDA has been building in support of Ukraine.

Sparking Change Through Civic Engagement: ALDA’s International Training Workshop on Participatory Democracy

December 5, 2024

On November 12, 2024, ALDA brought together over 20 passionate participants for an inspiring online International Training Workshop: Introduction to Participatory Democracy.

Two Decades of Building Democratic Society: LDA Mostar’s Legacy

December 4, 2024

The past two decades have been a remarkable journey of learning and growth—for both LDA …

Call for Cities and Regions: Join the CCRI Mentoring Programme!

November 26, 2024

ALDA is excited to invite cities and regions to participate in the CCRI Mentoring Programme …

ALDA’s Secretary General and Ukraine Taskforce Participate in the French Mayors’ Congress in Paris

November 25, 2024

On November 19, 2024 ALDA’s Secretary General and the Ukraine Taskforce, participated in the prestigious Congress of French Mayors and Local Authorities in Paris.

ALDA at the Fall University of the Mouvement Européen – France in Sceaux

November 22, 2024

From November 15 to 17, ALDA participated in the Université d’Automne of the Mouvement Européen – France, held in the city of Sceaux (#ALDAMember).

EP President Roberta Metsola compliments LDA Zavidovici in keynote at Committee of the Regions Plenary Session

November 21, 2024

During the 163rd CoR Plenary Session, EP President Roberta Metsola mentioned the words of Mrs Maddalena Alberti, Executive Director the Association for the Local Democracy Agency Zavidovici – laureate of the Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award 2023.

ALDA at the IX Conference of the Observatory on Decentralized Cooperation EU-Latin America

November 21, 2024

ALDA participated in the IX Conference of the Observatory on Decentralized Cooperation EU-Latin America, held …

Empowering Democracy in exile: strengthening Civil Society for Belarus, a look back at the Conference in Gdansk

November 14, 2024

On November 4 and 5, 2024, the conference “Democracy in Exile: Empowering Local Democracy and Civil Society for Belarus” was held in Gdansk, Poland.

Discover, connect, learn and benefit: join ALDA Membership Days 2024

November 5, 2024

From November 19 to December 6, ALDA is excited to host Membership Days, a cycle of engaging events and activities across our offices in Europe!

Between Democracy and Russian Propaganda: Moldova’s Struggle for European Integration

October 29, 2024

In recent years, Moldova has actively pursued European integration, making remarkable progress in aligning its politics and society with EU values.

ALDA’s Mission to Ukraine: Strengthening Local Governance and Forging New Partnerships

October 22, 2024

In a continuous effort to support local governance and democracy in Ukraine, ALDA successfully completed …

Democracy in Exile: Empowering Local Democracy and Civil Society for Belarus

October 21, 2024

ALDA announces the conference “Democracy in Exile: Empowering Local Democracy and Civil Society for Belarus,” taking place on 4-5/11 in Gdansk, Poland!

New opportunities for Civil Society consolidation: the INSPIRED Moldova project kicks off in Moldova

October 21, 2024

ALDA is happy to start working on a new project – INSPIRED Moldova, funded by …

Building connections, creating opportunities: Anna Lindh Foundation networking event in North Macedonia

October 16, 2024

On September 17, 2024 in Skopje, North Macedonia, ALDA Balkans organised the event “Building connections, …

Celebrating 30 Years of Local Democracy: Antonella Valmorbida Presents Her New Book in Brussels

October 10, 2024

On October 8, 2024, the Brussels Press Club hosted the presentation of “30 Years of …