We are pleased to announce the upcoming presentation of “30 Years of Local Democracy“, the latest book by Antonella Valmorbida, Secretary General of ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy. The event will take place on October 8th, at 5:00 PM at the Brussels Press Club (Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels), and promises to be an insightful discussion on the evolution and future of local democracy in Europe and beyond.
About the Book
In “30 Years of Local Democracy,” Antonella Valmorbida reflects on three decades of work dedicated to promoting democratic governance at the local level.
Page after page, Antonella relives with the readers the emotions, sometimes conflicting, experienced over the years: from the success of founding ALDA to the numerous challenges and obstacles encountered along the way — chief among them, the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, a country where ALDA has been present through members and projects since 2012.
The presentation will feature the participation of friends and guests who will engage in a dialogue with Antonella Valmorbida, sharing memories and reflections on the future of citizen participation in Europe, the Neighbourhood and beyond.
Event highlights
The presentation will see the participation of friends and partners of ALDA, key figures and institutions which had (and still have!) a role in the development of the Association and its work at the local level in Europe and the Neighbourhood.
Mrs Valmorbida will then dialogue with Maddalena Alberti, Director of the Association for the LDA Zavidovici, who will allow us to get to the heart of the book.
The event will end with a networking reception, a chance to meet and exchange ideas with the author, speakers, and fellow attendees.
How to attend
This event is open to anyone interested in local governance, civic participation, and the broader impact of democracy on communities across Europe and the world.
To join us for this special evening, simply RSVP by sending an email to alda@alda-europe.eu. Please include your full name and contact information.
We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and inspiring discussion on the past, present, and future of local democracy.