European assises of decentralised cooperation for development in Brussels
Marzo 30, 2011The second edition of the European Assises of decentralised cooperation for development was held in Brussels on March 29-30.
Participation and intercultural governance at local level in the Balkans: challenges and European perspectives
Marzo 29, 2011The final conference of the Cards’ project, “Regional partnerships for intercultural exchange“ will be held in Mostar (Hotel Ero) from 30th of March to 2nd of April.
Richert: “The LDAs in the forefront of the democratic processes” In the Balkans and the South-Caucasus
Marzo 25, 2011The role of Local Democracy Agencies in the process of democratization in the Balkans and in the South Caucasus was underlined by Philippe Richert in his allocution to the 20th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
ALDA at the 2nd Assises on Decentralised Cooperation, 29th – 30th March
Marzo 22, 2011ALDA will participate to the second Assises of Decentralised Cooperation for development that will take place in Brussels on 29th and 30th of March, promoted by the Committee of the Region.
Strengthening the Network of LDAs in South-Caucasus: two decisive meetings in Strasbourg during the 20th Session of the CLRAE
Marzo 22, 2011Strengthening and enlarging the network of Local Democracy Agencies in Europe is the first objective of ALDA, the Association of Local Democracy Agencies.
Closed doors in Belarus to civil society: denied a place for the conference of the Civil Society Forum
Marzo 21, 2011The National Platform of the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership (CSF EaP) has been denied a place to hold its Conference Civil Society Role & Place in the Future Strategy.
Call for best practices: promoting active citizenship in Europe
Marzo 15, 2011ALDA is preparing an Evaluation Report on Active Citizenship. This report will include a detailed description of ALDA’s concept, methodology and activities concerning Active Citizenship.
Brindisi: a spot promotes active citizenship and international cooperation
Marzo 15, 2011The Department of International Cooperation of Brindisi Municipality, in collaboration with the local office of ALDA, has launched a communication campaign on active citizenship and international cooperation.
ALDA General Assembly 2011 in Bydgoszcz (PL), 8th and 9th of July
Marzo 15, 2011ALDA General Assembly 2011 will take place on 8th and 9th of July in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
The EU supports the democratisation of the Southern Mediterranean countries but doesn’t leave East countries apart
Marzo 14, 2011Support and solidarity with citizens of southern Mediterranean Countries is proclaimed unanimously by the Civil Society Forum of the Eastern Partnership in a letter to the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, Baroness Catherine Margaret Ashton.
The South East Europe Local Governments ask the EU to be involved in a realistic roadmap of integration
Marzo 14, 2011In a declaration signed on the 10th of March, mayors and elected representatives of the local and regional governments of south-east Europe ask the EU to include the local government dimension in its strategic and operational planning for EU enlargement.
Twenty years after the first landing of Albanians fleeing towards freedom, three days of exhibitions and reflections in Brindisi, hospitable city
Marzo 14, 2011With three days of exhibitions, debates and concerts, the city of Brindisi has commemorated the first landing of Albanian citizens fleeing towards freedom.
Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia
Marzo 9, 2011On April 5th and 6th, 2011 the Association of European Regions (AER) will hold its Second Black Sea Regional Policy Conference in Batumi, Adjara, Georgia.
Announced legal action to recover loans from European associations Asael’s partners in many projects – EC investigates
Marzo 9, 2011The members of the Governing Board of Asael, the Association of municipalities of Aragon Region that was dissolved in late 2009 swept away by a scandal, former President Jesus Alone in the head, will be liable personally for debts left.
Training and first Steering Committee Meeting of GOAL project in Strasbourg
Marzo 9, 2011To promote citizens’ participation in the construction of a tighter-knit, democratic, world-oriented and united Europe, tackling the challenge of immigration as an “opportunity” to develop active citizenship and sense of ownership of the EU.
Local governments in Europe: ALDA and UNPD study visit for Turkish civil servants in UK
Febbraio 28, 2011A delegation of elected representatives, staff from local authorities and professional managers from Türkiye, participated from the 20th to the 27th of February 2011 at the study visit in England “Local Governments in Europe: responsibilities, competencies and management”, organised by ALDA and UNDP.
Recommendations for the European policy makers from the conclusion of the e-Panels project
Febbraio 25, 2011An Europe closer to its citizens and able to ensure them real opportunities to improve their life. This is the need stressed by the participants to the project E-Panels, promoted by ALDA.