A new Episode of the ALDA podcast is available! 🌟

As we stand on the brink of a new chapter in European democracy, the forthcoming EU elections in 2024 hold immense significance. Today, we are joined by two distinguished guests who bring unique perspectives to the table.

Listen to the words of Dafne Sgarra, Project Manager at ALDA, Coordinator of the Youth Empowerment & Education Thematic HUB, and in charge of the TALE Project and of Stefan Sindelar, CEO at European Capital of Democracy and Head of Operations at the Innovation in Politics Institute.

Enjoy! 🌟

Useful links:

Thematic HUB Youth Empowerment & Education: https://bit.ly/3viVCEI
TALE - Take the Lead in the EU Elections: https://bit.ly/3RXIo9i
European Capital of Democracy: https://capitalofdemocracy.eu

New Episode released! 🌟

Join us in this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy," as we celebrate the 30 years anniversary since the establishment of the very first Local Democracy Agency in Subotica (Serbia) in 1993.

Our esteemed guests, Katica Janeva, Director of the ALDA office in Skopje (North Macedonia) & Coordinator of the Western Balkans regional area and Dženana Dedić, Director of Local Democracy Agency Mostar, tell us about their experience during the years, including challenges and achievements. Tune in to discover more!

Useful links:
Find out more about this anniversary ➡️ https://bit.ly/47egkml

The sixth Episode of the ALDA podcast is ready for you! 🎤

Join us in this episode of ALDA Podcast "Shades of Democracy," as we unravel the intricacies of the Eastern Partnership's integration process.
Our esteemed guests, Nino Khukhua, Executive Director of Local Democracy Agency Georgia, and Viorica Tudos, Director of Chișinău Office, provide unparalleled insights into the collaborative efforts shaping political and economic relations across Eastern European partner countries, and the successes and challenges in accessing the EU. Tune in to discover more!

Useful links:

To find out more about the Eastern Partnership ➡️ https://bit.ly/3uLFQls
LDA Georgia ➡️ https://ldageorgia.ge/en

New episode released! 🌟

In this episode, we're joined by Dea Kralj, Project Officer at “ALL DIGITAL AISBL”, Aladdin Alrifai, project manager of Our Digital Village at ALDA and member of our Hub on Digital and Innovation.

Together, we explore the realm of digital education, honing in on its impact on civil society and the transformative role of EU projects in shaping a more inclusive educational landscape. Tune in to discover more in this enlightening conversation!

For more information:

To find out more about “Our digital village” project ➡️https://www.alda-europe.eu/our-digital-village-odv/

ALDA Thematic Hub on Digital & Innovation ➡️https://www.alda-europe.eu/thematic-hubs/digital-and-innovation/

ALL DIGITAL SUMMIT 2023 ➡️ https://all-digital.org/all-digital-summit-2023/

🎙 A new episode of the ALDA Podcast, “Shades of Democracy” is OUT! ✨️

In this fourth episode we are going to discuss about #migration and #integration. How? Through the analysis of the EPIC project - European Platform of Integrating Cities - funded by the #AMIF programme. 🌍🫂

🤝 With special guests Maddalena Alberti - ALDA Advisory Board member and director of ADL Zavidovići - and Ghesina Rath - in charge of European projects at Oberhausen Municipality - the episode focuses on narratives on migrant communities, exploring what are the best practises implemented by the EPIC project, which results have been achieved and which challenges still remain.

Enjoy it!

To find out more about the Epic project click here➡️ urly.it/3ya29

The third Episode of the ALDA Podcast 'Shades of Democracy', second Season, is OUT NOW!

In this Episode we are going to talk about sustainable urban development and citizen
participation in local governance, focusing on the project “Autrement” (Aménagement Urbain
du Territoire pour REinventer les Mobilités et ENgager les Tunisiens).

Together with the ALDA Communication Team, there are Yasmine Falfoul, Communication and Local Democracy Officer for the AUTREMENT Project, Takwa Mallat from “We Love Kairouan”, Mr. Boussofara from the Municipality of Mahdia, and Younes Aggoun, Head of Mission of AUTREMENT and representative of CODATU.

Enjoy! 🌟

For more information:
To find out more about the AUTREMENT Project ➡️ https://bit.ly/3T7vzdw

The Second Season of the Podcast produced by ALDA - The European Association for Local Democracy, has started! ⭐️

In this second episode, Manal Snidi, ALDA Communication Officer, together with Jeremy Apert, Programme Manager at EPD (European Partnership for Democracy) and Abdelaziz Bouslah, Director of ALDA Tunisia Office and Regional Manager, will tell you more about the participation of women and youth in public affairs by exploring the implementation of the WYDE Civic Engagement project.

Discover it!

For more information:
To find out more about the WYDE Civic Enagagement Project ➡️ https://bit.ly/47Mhref

The Second Season of the Podcast produced by ALDA - The European Association for Local Democracy, has started! ⭐️

In this Trailer, Beatrice Frascatani and Manal Snidi, a part of ALDA Communication Team, will tell you more about what to expect from this second season! Are you ready to discover it?

Dear listeners, thank you very much for joining us in this new adventure ⭐️

On "Shades of Democracy" first season we discussed the different aspects of democracy, unfoloding this concept into several topics and challenges. It has been a pleasure having so many professionals and experts on board, and we are already looking forward the second season...

As for now we wish you a very Happy New Year, ready to meet you again in 2023!

When discussing about migration the debate is quite heated; some people perceive it as an opportunity, others as a threat… What may be the reason behind it in your opinion?

We are going to discuss the role of CSOs within this realm, starting from some data:
IOM ➡️ https://migration.iom.int/europe/arrivals
European Commission ➡️ https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/promoting-our-european-way-life/statistics-migration-europe_en

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Special guests:
- Andrea Rilievo, President of "Studio Progetto Cooperativa Sociale" and Member of the ALDA Governing Board ➡️ https://studioprogetto.org/
- Adrien Licha, Coordinator of the ALDA Secretariat Office