29 FEB 2024 · A new episode of the ALDA Podcast is now available and it starts with a question: How much of a priority are the Western Balkans for the EU? To answer to this question, the guests of the day will explore and analyse the 'New EU Enlargement Methodology' or 'New Methodology' ✨ So let's leave the floor to Ms. Ana Krstinovska, President of ESTIMA, former State Secretary for EU Affairs in the Government of North Macedonia, First Secretary in the Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the EU in Brussels and Advisor for international cooperation to the Prime Minister. Since 2021, also member of the Permanent Strategic Foreign Policy Council in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia; and Mr. Srdjan Majstorović, Chairman of the Governing Board of the European Policy Centre – CEP, a Belgrade – based think tank. As moderator, we have Sanja Trpkovska from the ALDA Skopje office! Enjoy! ✨ *** This episode is recorded within the framework of the Media for EU project, a project led by Eurothink – Center for European Strategies from Skopje, conducted in partnership with the Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation (BIRC) and the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA), with support from the European Union. More about the project here: https://www.alda-europe.eu/media4eu/

29 DEC 2023 · And we have arrived at the end of the second season of the ALDA Podcast 'Shades of Democracy'!✨ In this Episode, Beatrice Frascatani and Manal Snidi, from the ALDA Communication Team, will talk about the highlights of the season, and their favourite moments. This season ends here, but do not stop to follow us! In 2024 another season will be ready for you, directly in your headphones. Stay tuned! 👀

29 DEC 2023 · A new episode of the ALDA Podcast is now available! This episode focuses on the Media for EU project, dedicated to the “Improvement of media and journalism standards in the Republic of North Macedonia.” ✨ Our guests for the day are Dimitar Nikolovski, the Executive Director of Eurothink - Center for European Strategies, leader of the project, with a strong background in media and research, and Xhelal Neziri, President of the BIRC Institute, an experienced investigative reporter and analyst. As moderator, we have Sanja Trpkovska from the ALDA Skopje office! Enjoy! ✨ Useful links: More about the project here: https://www.alda-europe.eu/media4eu/

29 DEC 2023 · A new episode is OUT NOW! 🎤 In this episode we talk about food sustainability with a focus on the FoodWave project. We do this together with Valeria Fantini, Project Manager at ALDA, and Coordinator of the Environment & Climate HUB in charge of the FoodWave Project, and with Cristina Fernández and Nabil Charour, representing the association Mar de Tierras. Enjoy it! ✨ Useful links: More about Food Wave: https://bit.ly/3H0YOr5

29 DEC 2023 · 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

29 DEC 2023 · 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

29 DEC 2023 · 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

29 DEC 2023 · 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/

12 DEC 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 https://www.facebook.com/epicamif - 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

7 DEC 2023 · 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