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At a time of mounting global challenges, non-governmental organisations across Europe are uniting around a clear message: collaboration is the key to resilience. This was the central theme of the 2025 Regional NGO Consultations, where over a hundred humanitarian and development organisations — including refugee-led and community-based groups — came together to discuss the future […]

Greece has launched an ambitious initiative to link culture and regional growth through the development of fifteen Cultural Masterplans across the country. The project aims to transform heritage assets into engines of sustainable economic and social development, enhancing the visibility and vitality of local communities. The selected areas include both urban centres and islands, from

The European Union is preparing a major update to its Cohesion Policy framework, with the aim of better aligning regional development with today’s strategic challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. This modernisation seeks to make Europe’s regions more resilient, sustainable, and inclusive — while continuing the long-standing mission of reducing economic and social disparities across the continent.

Local and regional leaders across Europe are raising their voices: as we approach the next funding cycle, the mantra is “simpler + stronger.” In a recent debate, regions and cities underscored the need for streamlined access to funding and a major push in skills and jobs for the decades ahead. At the heart of the

Twenty European regions are joining forces to make the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a local reality through the new 2030CATALYSTS initiative. Coordinated by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, the project brings together regions from 12 countries to share knowledge, develop data-driven policies, and accelerate the transition from planning to action. The initiative emphasizes “place-based

Europe is preparing for a new phase of regional and rural transformation. The proposed EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034) introduces a more streamlined and locally focused approach to development funding, aiming to make the next decade a turning point for communities across the continent. Under the new framework, more than 540 separate programs will be

EILD is introdusing a new platform to help you manage your Erasmus+ Projects with confidence and precision! A comprehensive platform for tracking and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of your educational programs with real-time analytics and professional reports. Go to https://kpi.eurolocaldevelopment.org/ and find the most powerful tools designed to make managing your projects simple and

The European Institute for Local Development (EILD) is proud to share its latest strategic paper: “EILD’s Competitiveness in Horizon Europe Proposals”. The document outlines how EILD can maximize its role in Horizon Europe consortia, ensuring stronger impact, visibility, and added value across projects. The paper highlights four key dimensions of EILD’s contribution: This paper reaffirms

The European Institute for Local Development (EILD) is excited to announce the official launch of Connected4Development.org, an innovative digital platform dedicated to empowering local communities through meaningful global partnerships and collaborative action. What is Connected4Development? Connected4Development is a dynamic online initiative designed to connect communities, civil society organizations, public authorities, and innovation leaders throughout Europe

We are pleased to share information that the DIAL project has been labelled as a “Good Practice” project.“Good Practice” is a label awarded by Erasmus+ to projects that have been particularly well managed and their method and outcomes can be a source of inspiration for others. The assessment takes into account the relevance of the