On April 1st, ALDA actively contributed to the World Forum on Local Economic Development, joining the session entitled “Citizen participation and co-governance in the design of policies and promotion of LED.” This event brought together local and international actors committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable territorial development through participatory governance and collaborative policymaking.
During the session, ALDA presented two key initiatives: the Living Communities Lab model, developed within the framework of the Up2You project, and the 3P4SSE project. The Living Communities Lab methodology was introduced as a participatory tool designed to promote local development through community-led and context-specific strategies, reinforcing the idea that citizens should play a central role in shaping the policies that impact their territories.
In parallel, the 3P4SSE project was showcased as a tangible example of a social and solidarity economy (SSE) approach, rooted in public-private partnerships and oriented towards a multi-stakeholder model of governance. This project illustrates how collaboration between civil society, public authorities, and private actors can foster inclusive and resilient local economies, while also enhancing democratic processes and multilevel governance.
