Tuesday, April 7, 2026
LORAI officially launched to strengthen local authorities’ role in EU reform processes in the Western Balkans
The European Union and the Council of Europe have officially launched the joint programme LORAI - Local Observatory on Reform Agendas Implementation, in partnership with NALAS, the Council of European...
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Thursday, April 2, 2026
Best Practices for Sustainable Water Management in South East Europe
The NALAS Working Group on Water Management  introduces its latest publication: Collection of Best Practices in Asset Management, Capital Infrastructure Investments, and Energy Efficiency in Water Services. This resource developed...
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Friday, March 13, 2026
NALAS contributes to regional dialogue at the ROOT WB Kick-Off Conference
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina – 12 March 2026 – NALAS, as one of the partners in the project “Regional Ownership of Our Tomorrow: Citizens and Civil Society Growing EU Values...
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About US

Network of associations of local authorities of South-East Europe

NALAS is a network of associations of local authorities of South East Europe. The Network brings together 13 Associations which represent roughly 9000 local authorities, directly elected by more than 80 million citizens of this region.

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The NALAS Secretariat, based in Skopje, is responsible for the overall coordination and the implementation of the activities.

Some facts about NALAS

2001

NALAS was created following the first Forum of Cities and Regions of South-East Europe

13

The Network brings together 13 Associations together

9000

Roughly 9000 local authorities are represented directly elected by 80 million citizens

2005

In July 2005 NALAS became an officially registered association with its seat in Strasbourg

Initiating and carrying regional initiatives

NALAS initiates and carries out regional initiatives for its members and helps the associations to become viable representatives of local authorities vis-à-vis central government.

NALAS aims to provide services to local governments for the benefit of the citizens in the region and wishes to develop itself as the knowledge centre for local government development in South-East Europe, recognised among all relevant stakeholders.

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April 7, 2026
LORAI officially launched to strengthen local authorities’ role in EU reform processes in the Western Balkans
The European Union and the Council of Europe have officially launched the joint programme LORAI - Local Observatory on Reform Agendas Implementation, in partnership with NALAS, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), and seven of NALAS’ member associations. LORAI is a partnership initiative…
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LORAI officially launched to strengthen local authorities’ role in EU reform processes in the Western Balkans
April 7, 2026
LORAI officially launched to strengthen local authorities’ role in EU reform processes in the Western Balkans
April 7, 2026
Best Practices for Sustainable Water Management in South East Europe
April 2, 2026
Request for Proposals: Consulting services for developing cities’ capacities in EU fundraising
March 23, 2026
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