LOCAL DEMOCRACY AGENCY IN PRIJEDOR

The LDA in Prijedor, established in the year 2000, is based in the Serbian entity of Bosnia and Herzergovina, Republika Srbska. The region has been the centre of a strong nationalism during the war from 1992 to 1996. Nowadays, Prijedor is among the cities in Bosnia with a high number of returnees and refugees of different ethnic groups.

Partners:
Association Program Prijedor, lead partner (Italy); Municipality of Prijedor (BiH); Cities of Trento, Aldeno, Baselga di Pinè, Borgo Valsugana, Caderzone, Caldonazzo, Cavalese, Grumes, Lavis, Levico, Massimeno, Pergine, Pinzolo, Predazzo, Ronzo Chienis, Spiazzo Rendena, Tassullo, Varena (Italy); Association l'Ancora, Cultural Association Mosaico Trento, Cultural Association il l'Allegria, Privates, Pensioners' Trade Union Spi-CGIL Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy); "Comprensorio", Alta Valsugana C4, "Comprensorio" Valle Dell'Adige C5, Association CISV Trento, Association Yugo 94 Trento (Italy); Diputación of Cordoba (Spain)

The main activities of the LDA Prijdor include:

1. Capacity building for local authorities and NGOs
2. Local economic development/sustainable development
3. Sustainable tourism 
4. Interethnic dialogue
5. Youth issues
6. Media issues/journalism training
7. Cultural projects (exhibitions/exchanges between museums)
8. European integration
9. Support for refugees and returnees
10. Environmental issues

The LDA Prijedor is currently looking for new partners .