Hard work always pays off, has been proved in the case of Moldovan municipalities. In reputable research commissioned recently by IRI, citizens ranked local authorities on the top, before the President’s office, Moldovan Mitropoly, Primer Minister’s office and the education system. 60% of the respondents said that they have a positive opinion for the local authorities.

“This joint initiative is very important for our region, and thus also for our Network. It brings together the global knowledge of the UN Agencies and NALAS’ expertise coming from the national Local Government Associations, as knowledge hubs for local governments”, said Mr. Kelmend Zajazi, NALAS Executive Director,

Almost 100 participants and 15 speakers took part in the Forum, discussing the Local Public Administration Reform in the EaP and EU, the renew EU-EaP Agenda - how to make it more local oriented and the EU support to Local Public Administration Reform in Neighbourhood East.

The ‘EU for Municipalities’ Project Albania has opened the first call for applications for grants. All Albanian municipalities can apply until January 17, 2022.

The High-Level Forum titled “Evidence based policy making at local and national level on the basis of LNOB (Leave No One Behind) social mapping” took place from 24-25 November 2021 in Pristina. It gathered 75 participants from central and local government entities, CSOs, media and international donor community representatives.

The Regional Capacity Development Network for Water and Sanitation Services brought together Focal Points face to face in Montenegro over 18-19 November 2021, aiming to strengthen the capacities of RCDN partner associations to apply Quality Management processes in context of RCDN CD Product delivery and to effectively use RCDN Association Development Services.

Today, we hosted the second training for Preparation and Delivery of Online Trainings for the Pool of Trainers, Moderators and Advisors of the Regional Capacity Development Program for Water and Sanitation Services (RCDN).

The report provides a comparative overview and then a detailed analysis of the local government responsibilities in education, social care and protection and public health in South-East Europe, the way they are regulated, managed and financed.

This distinction has been awarded for outstanding professional success, for civic initiative and active participation in advancing reforms, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary since the proclamation of the independence of the Republic of Moldova.

The project will support Albanian municipalities and local communities towards the European integration process.