Press Release
The Fifth NALAS General Assembly Meeting - “EU Integration – Challenge for Local Governments in South East Europe” - took place in Istanbul, on 10 and 11 December 2009. This event was organized with the support of the Union of Municipalities of Marmara.
NALAS Declaration on Active Involvement of Local Authorities of South East Europe in EU Integration Process
Meeting Agenda
Meeting Procedures
NALAS Activity Report 2009
NALAS Financial Report 2009
NALAS 2010 Activity Plan
NALAS 2010 Budget
A truly international event: Over 100 mayors, executive directors, experts and guests from all over the world participated at the workshops and plenary session of the NALAS General Assembly.
Participants of the General Assembly 2009
Two round tables took place on the first day of the General Assembly. The focus of the first round table, named “Involving local governments of SEE in EU integration process”, was put on lessons learned from the new EU member states and collaboration between local authorities, local government associations and national governments in accession process. The second round table focused on “How to bring EU funding opportunities closer to the local governments in in South East Europe”.
Action plan of SCTM for the preparation of local self government in Serbia for the EU integration process
The way of Bulgarian municipalities to the enlarged Europe
In addition to the two round tables, a marketplace was set up on partnership for cross-border cooperation. Several existing partner databases were be presented and new project ideas and partnerships were encouraged.
South East Europe
Serbia - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia - Montenegro
Hungary - Croatia
Hungary - Serbia
Global Housing Foundation
GTZ - Open Regional Fund
Shir - Spitzer - Branding of Cities
The NALAS Marketplace is also available online at the link below.
NALAS Marketplace