“Local Democracy for Global Impact” – ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024

“Local Democracy for Global Impact” – ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024

December 18, 2023

The eagerly awaited ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024 is set to become a landmark event, marking a significant milestone in the Organisation’s relentless pursuit of its mission and impact. Taking place from May 13 until 15, 2024, and scheduled to unfold in the city of Barcelona, Spain.

EU support for community development and social accountability in the Republic of Moldova under the EU4Accountability project

December 18, 2023

Citizens, civil society organisations, and local authorities in 10 countries are taking stock of the EU4Accountability project and already have joint development plans for their communities for the coming year. In November-December, several other projects coordinated by ALDA have achieved their objectives.

Exploring innovations in Euro-Integrative processes at the School of European Policy

December 18, 2023

Exploring innovations in Euro-Integrative processes at the School of European Policy

Support for the establishment of temporary shelter Areas in the earthquake-stricken Region of Hatay (Türkiye)

December 15, 2023

The earthquakes in Türkiye in 2023 caused extensive damage across 11 provinces, resulting in the loss of over 50,000 lives and a financial impact of 351 billion Turkish Lira.

ALDA celebrates the European Council’s Decision to Open Membership Talks with Ukraine and Moldova, and to Grant Candidate Status to Georgia

December 15, 2023

Everyone in ALDA today celebrates the European Council’s decision to initiate Accession negotiation talks with Ukraine and Moldova and to grant the candidate status to Georgia. We are welcoming the proposed steps towards Bosnia and Herzegovina, hoping for a more firm decision in March 2024.

SAVE THE DATE for “Local Democracy for Global Impact” – ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024

December 14, 2023

The eagerly awaited ALDA Festival and General Assembly 2024 is set to become a landmark event, marking a significant milestone in the Organisation’s relentless pursuit of its mission and impact. Taking place from May 14 until 16, 2024, and scheduled to unfold in the city of Barcelona, Spain, this assembly strategically aligns with the Barcelona European Capital of Democracy (ECoD) initiative, amplifying the resonance of its mission.

Link4Cooperation Conference: local government, citizens and civil society working together for enhanced communities

December 12, 2023

At the concluding conference titled “Local Government and Citizens Together for Better Communities” held in Sarajevo on December 8, 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina showcased its efforts in empowering local communities.

Municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina recognized for excellence in good governance in Sarajevo

December 12, 2023

In Sarajevo, the “Local Government and Citizens Together for Better Communities” conference on December 8 celebrated the outstanding achievements of municipalities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Excellence in Good Governance Awards.
ELoGE Award Ceremony

ELoGE Award Ceremony

December 11, 2023

ALDA, represented by its Secretary General, Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida, is honoured to announce its participation in the prestigious ELoGE Award Ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Advancing Local Democracy in Ukraine: ALDA’s Vision for LDA Kharkiv 

December 6, 2023

In a testament to its commitment to fostering resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities, ALDA is spearheading the establishment of LDA Kharkiv (Ukraine). 

International Conference Recap: Fostering Local Governance for a Wider European Community

November 30, 2023

The recent International Conference “A Wider European Community: The Importance of Local Governance, A roadmap for the Western Balkans, Moldova, and Ukraine on the road for EU accession” was held in Skopje, North Macedonia, on October 19 and 20, 2023. 

Forum of Local Governments of the European Union and the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States: fostering local authorities and democracy dialogue 

November 30, 2023

On 9 and 10 November 2023, the Forum of Local Governments of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States took place at the Auditorium of the Industrial School of Barcelona (Spain), with the aim to strengthen the political dialogue between the EU and Latin America.
ALDA Skopje on 4th December 2023 will host a delegation from the Croatian Association of Cities (Udruga gradova u Republici Hrvatsko), led by the director, Nives Kopajtich-Škrlec

ALDA Skopje hosts Delegation from Croatian Association “Udruga gradova u Republici Hrvatsko”

November 29, 2023

Join us on this one-day event focused on increasing young people’s awareness of international relations and representative democracy.

Discover the 12 Principles of Good Local Governance – ELoGE

November 29, 2023

The Council of Europe – Centre of Expertise for Good Governance has taken a significant step in advancing the standards of governance by introducing an enhanced set of “12 Principles of Good Governance.”

Il forte sostegno italiano alle Comunità Ucraine: Il messaggio del Ministro Antonio Tajani

November 28, 2023

l Vice Presidente del Consiglio e Ministro degli Affari Esteri, On. Antonio Tajani, si è recentemente espresso in una significativa lettera in occasione della “Conferenza Internazionale sul Sostegno Decentrato alle Comunità Ucraine: Il Ruolo dei Comuni di Media Dimensione e l’Approccio Territoriale,” tenutasi a Vicenza (Italia) il 23 e 24 Novembre 2023.

International Conference on decentralised support for Ukrainian Communities: Vicenza becomes centre of collaboration for the reconstruction of Ukraine

November 27, 2023

Following the principles of the Lugano Declaration, ALDA seeks to support the inclusive recovery of Ukraine and its communities, reinforcing multilateral decentralised cooperation between Ukrainian and EU local democracy actors.

New Members Approved and Exciting Initiatives Discussed in ALDA’s Recent Governing Board Meeting

November 27, 2023

In an online meeting held on November 20, 2023, ALDA’s Governing Board welcomed new members and delved into key initiatives.
Dissemination and training: ALDA+ showcases its expertise on Fundraising and NON-EU funding

Increase your knowledge on Fundraising with the ad-hoc training course provided by ALDA+ to its members  

November 24, 2023

ALDA+, the benefit corporation owned by ALDA – the Association for Local Democracy, continues its commitment to providing training and technical assistance globally, targeting diverse stakeholders, including local authorities and civil society.