ALDA participated in the IX Conference of the Observatory on Decentralized Cooperation EU-Latin America, held on November 18-19, 2024, in Bogotá, Colombia. The event gathered key stakeholders from Europe and Latin America to foster dialogue and collaboration on decentralised cooperation and democratic resilience.
Marco Boaria, ALDA’s Director of Programs and Corporate Strategy, made significant contributions by emphasising the essential role of Local Democracy Agencies. LDAs serve as essential tools for decentralised cooperation, participatory governance, and peacebuilding in fragile contexts and their ability to actively engage local communities make them powerful drivers for rebuilding trust and strengthening the democratic fabric in challenging contexts.
A Strong Partnership with Diputació de Barcelona
The conference was organised by ALDA’s strategic partner, the Diputació de Barcelona, featuring key speakers as Ms. Maria Eugènia Gay Rosell, ALDA’s Governing Board Member. Together, we are committed to implementing impactful projects, exchanging best practices, and leveraging a robust international network to promote democratic resilience and local participation.
ALDA’s participation aligns with its new strategic pathway, adopted during the General Assembly in Barcelona, which highlights ALDA’s dedication to fostering democratic resilience and its increased focus on Latin America as a key region for democracy-building and international cooperation.
Marco’s interventions further reinforced ALDA’s mission to act as a bridge between regions, showcasing how local democracy agencies can be both inclusive governance instruments and catalysts for international collaboration.
The IX Conference served as platform for exchanging ideas and fostering dialogue between participants from diverse Latin American countries.
Stay tuned to discover how ALDA and Diputació de Barcelona will continue shaping impactful initiatives that promote peace, democracy, and local engagement across Latin America and beyond. This shared vision will continue to guide their efforts in building a more inclusive and participatory democratic landscape.
