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.

“Apriti, Parco!” Un incontro per definire il futuro del Parco della Pace a Vicenza

December 14, 2023

Il prossimo sabato 16 dicembre 2023, un evento straordinario prenderà vita a Vicenza (Italia): “Apriti, Parco!”, una giornata dedicata all’approfondimento sulla futura identità del Parco della Pace e sui possibili modelli di gestione.

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.

Empowering youth to #YouthUp cities across Europe: ALDA amplifies the call for European Youth Capital 2027 applications

December 13, 2023

In a collaboration with the European Youth Forum, ALDA actively promotes the call for applications for the title of European Youth Capital 2027.

Empowering Youth: insights from the E-VOICE project’s conference

December 12, 2023

The recent meeting of the “E-VOICE, a Voice for Europe” project, held from November 15th to 17th in Rociana del Condado, La Rinconada, and Nerva, served as a critical platform for addressing the pressing challenges faced by young Europeans.

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.

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.

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 Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: A Call for Systemic Change

November 25, 2023

“If tomorrow it’s me, if tomorrow I don’t come back, mom, destroy everything.

If tomorrow it’s my turn, I want to be the last. 

Cristina Torre Cáceres
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.

PEACE EDUCATION Project: The online course and the online community are now available!

November 20, 2023

The PEACE Education project was funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme and developed by 7 partners from four different countries: France, Türkiye, Portugal, and Slovenia.

Media4EU: discover the outcome of the public opinion survey “Eurometer 2023”

November 17, 2023

Media4EU – Civil Society Program for media participation in North Macedonia’s EU membership negotiation is a project implemented by Eurothink in partnership with ALDA and BIRC.

International Conference on Decentralised support for Ukrainian communities: Vicenza becomes centre of collaboration for the reconstruction of Ukraine

November 15, 2023

International Conference on Decentralised Support for Ukrainian Communities in Vicenza (Italy) on 23 & 24 November, 2023

The Charter Project Africa

September 4, 2023

Citizens’ engagement and governance

Strengthening participatory democratic governance systems in African Union member states

July 5, 2023

In June and July, 2023, ALDA Secretary General, Mrs. Antonella Valmorbida and the Head of ALDA Middle East & Africa Unit, Ms. Giulia Sostero, were respectively in Zambia (Africa) and in Tanzania (Africa) for the Southern Africa National Level Multi-Stakeholder dialogues, organised by Democracy Works Foundation within the framework of the Charter Project Africa.