#MondayTalks Webinar Series: Beyond business as usual
Launching the #MondayTalks Webinar Series Beyond business as usual: how to cooperatively advance a local democratic economy
We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new webinar series by ALDA Balkans and Cooperatives Europe, kicking off this May!
Launch date: 5 May 2025
Online | 11:00–12:30 CET
Online | 11:00–12:30 CET
Register now for the first edition!
“Monday Talks – Beyond business as usual” is a 3-part series designed to open up a cooperative and democratic dialogue in the Western Balkans. Through hands-on discussions, interactive tools, and success stories, we’ll explore how cooperative entrepreneurship can power sustainable, democratic, and inclusive local economies.
This initiative is part of the #coops4devprogramme, co-led by Cooperatives Europe and ALDA, and aligns with the goals of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Why join?
– Discover how cooperatives can drive social and economic transformation
– Learn directly from successful cooperative projects in tourism, youth entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage
– Connect with actors from the cooperative and local democracy sectors
– Contribute to shaping future actions in the Western Balkans
This initiative is part of the #coops4devprogramme, co-led by Cooperatives Europe and ALDA, and aligns with the goals of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Why join?
– Discover how cooperatives can drive social and economic transformation
– Learn directly from successful cooperative projects in tourism, youth entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage
– Connect with actors from the cooperative and local democracy sectors
– Contribute to shaping future actions in the Western Balkans
Who?
This webinar series is designed for individuals and organisations engaged in or curious about cooperative entrepreneurship, local democracy, and community-led development, especially in the Western Balkans.
- Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs)
- ALDA members and BOOST grantees / Cooperatives Europe members
- Youth entrepreneurs and cooperative start-ups
- Civil society organisations
- Local community leaders
- Policymakers and public sector actors
- Researchers and students interested in cooperatives and local development
Full #MondayTalks Series at a Glance
- Monday 05 May – ALDAxCoopsEurope: Partnership for the Balkans
Register here for the first edition.
- Monday 26 May – The Balkan Perspective: Community-led economy
Register here for the second edition.
- Monday 23 June – From ideas to local impact: a practical guide
Register here for the third edition.
Join us for the launch webinar on 5 May as we kick off this exciting series and showcase the strength of international cooperation for local impact.
Because building a better future is a cooperative effort.
Follow the journey with:
#MondayTalks #ALDAxCoopsEurope #coops4dev
Online (Zoom)
5th May 2025