International Summer School for Local Democracy
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The European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) is running its second International Summer School titled “Resilient Communities: Strengthening Local Democracy in times of change.”
The immersive, high-level training programme will bring together local and regional authorities, civil society leaders, academics and young professionals from Europe and beyond. Over three days, participants engage in a learning experience focused on local democracy, digital transformation and democratic resilience in the face of challenges like populism, polarisation, and digital transformation. The school’s objectives are:
- Addressing threats to democracy and trust in institutions
- Leveraging AI and digital tools for participatory governance
- Balancing local, national and global decision-making
- Creating ethical and sustainable democratic systems.
The programme offers a balance of theory and practical application, providing participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to enhance democratic institutions at the local level. Through expert-led sessions, interactive lectures, and role-playing exercises, participants will explore key issues around local democracy.
It embodies ALDA’s mission to create meaningful connections between local experiences and European policymaking.
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