Thursday, April 16, 2026
EU4ALL in Montenegro: New EU-Funded Support for Municipal Development
The EU4ALL in Montenegro project is a new initiative to strengthen local development and support municipalities across Montenegro. It is funded by the European Union and implemented by NALAS in...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Booklet of Human-Interest Stories on Gender-Responsive Budgeting
The NALAS Group of Gender Focal Points presents the Booklet of Human-Interest Stories on Gender-Responsive Budgeting (GRB), showcasing best practices from across South-East Europe. Through 16 compelling stories, the booklet...
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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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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 16, 2026
EU4ALL in Montenegro: New EU-Funded Support for Municipal Development
The EU4ALL in Montenegro project is a new initiative to strengthen local development and support municipalities across Montenegro. It is funded by the European Union and implemented by NALAS in partnership with the Union of Municipalities of Montenegro. With a total budget of over €2.1…
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EU4ALL in Montenegro: New EU-Funded Support for Municipal Development
April 16, 2026
EU4ALL in Montenegro: New EU-Funded Support for Municipal Development
April 16, 2026
Booklet of Human-Interest Stories on Gender-Responsive Budgeting
April 14, 2026
LORAI officially launched to strengthen local authorities’ role in EU reform processes in the Western Balkans
April 7, 2026
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