Fiscal Decentralization
The NALAS Task Force on Fiscal Decentralization consists of regional experts in local and intergovernmental finances representing member associations. The host association for this Task Force is the National Association of Local Governments of Bulgaria (NAMRB).
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Energy Efficiency
The NALAS Task Force on Energy Efficiency addresses the increasing issues with energy in South East Europe. As energy efficiency is an interdisciplinary field, this task brings together energy experts, municipal energy managers, mayors and other professionals who contribute together in mitigating the energy problems by proposing changes in the legislation, collecting best practices, encouraging better use of the available energy and employing renewable sources of energy.
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Urban Planning
The NALAS Task Force on Urban Planning consists of regional urban planning experts representing member associations. It tackles urban planning issues common in the region, such us integration of informal settlements, inclusion of more stakeholders in the urban planning process and collection and analysis of the right parameters in what is known as "urban economics".
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Sustainable Tourism
The NALAS Task Force on Sustainable Tourism is an emerging task force aimed to encourage tourism development in South East Europe based on sustainability principles. The role of the Task Force is to promote tourism policy, governance and operations that respect and protect the environment and biodiversity and foster social inclusion, while creating employment and income earning opportunities and contributing to socio-economic growth. This Task Force is hosted by the Association of Municipalities and Cities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Fiscal Decentralization
The NALAS Task Force on Fiscal Decentralization consists of regional experts in local and intergovernmental finances representing member associations. The host association for this Task Force is the National Association of Local Governments of Bulgaria (NAMRB).
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World Bank Group's Subnational Development Program 11.12.2007
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The World Bank Group's Subnational Development Program (SND) provides financing and access to capital markets to local governments (municipalities, provinces, regions) and their public companies. It acts as a catalyst to enhance their capacity and creditworthiness without central government guarantees. SND helps sub-national entities to expand and improve infrastructure and other public services. Financial products include guarantees, loans, or equity investments, and may be available in local currency. Local governments and public companies can manage the investments directly or in the context of public-private partnerships.
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Fiscal Decentralization Task Force meeting in Sofia, 15-16 November 2007 16.11.2007
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The second meeting of the Task Force on Fiscal Decentralization took place in Sofia on 15 and 16 November, 2007. It was hosted by the National Association of Bulgarian Municipalities (NAMRB). The purpose of the meeting was to decide about the presentation of the Task Force at the NALAS General Assembly on December 13 and 14, to present current situation in the fields of budget negotiations and fiscal decentralization in the respective countries, as well as to agree on the next steps in the implementation of 2 projects developed by the Task Force: Budget Negotiations and Municipal Cost Estimation.
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Fiscal Decentralization Task Force Meeting in Skopje, 12 June 2007 12.06.2007
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National experts, association members and liaison officers came to Skopje to form the NALAS Task Force on Fiscal Decentralization. This Task Force will be hosted by the National Association of Municipalities from the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB) and over the next years will produce relevant and valuable products for all member associations.
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Visit to the Republic of Albania 18.05.2007
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The NALAS Executive Director, together with the IT and Knowledge Centre Manager, visited the Association of Albanian Municipalities in Tirana on May 18, 2007. Meeting were held with the AAM staff, Council of Europe office in Tirana, Ministry of Interior, World Bank, UNDP and the EC delegation in Albania.
