Aeidl - AEIDL

Reinventing Europe through Local Initiative

AEIDL, the European Association for Information on Local Development, was founded in 1988 by like-minded individuals who believed that European integration could make a positive contribution to citizenship and to the sustainable development of local communities.

Our European Project

Territorial development

From LEADER to FARNET, AEIDL has proven expertise in the successful application of the territorial approach to development - an approach based on a permanent dialogue with and between local stakeholders and the potential beneficiaries of the various projects, and enriched by exchanges within wider networks, which encompass the local, regional, national and European levels.

Social development

Established in the context of ELISE, the European network for the exchange of information on local employment, AEIDL is regularly involved in programmes, projects or missions involving, either directly or indirectly, employment, social economy, social innovation, start-ups, socio-occupational integration, migration issues, equal opportunities and citizenship.

Environment

While the goal of sustainable development and respect for the environment had been a horizontal dimension of the local development projects AEIDL has been engaged in for over ten years, it was the coordination of the EU’s LIFE programme, which - from the early 2000s – led to the environmental aspect of sustainable development becoming one of AEIDL’s main fields of activity.

Opinions - Contributions

The impact of COVID-19 on EU regional and local governments

(23 November 2020) - A joint survey by OECD and the European Committee of the Regions shows that beyond the human and health tragedy, COVID-19 has a profound effect on local and regional authorities.

What's new at aeidl?

Enrique Nieto interviewed by El Diario Montañés

(23 November 2020) - Enrique Nieto (AEIDL) was interviewed by the El Diario Montañés daily (Santander / Cantabria, Spain) on the issue of "smart territories".

The power of sustainable public procurement

(18 November 2020) - AEIDL, in cooperation with ICLEI, organised a workshop at the European Week of Regions and Cities to inspire European, national, regional and local government officials and experts on sustainable public procurement.

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Latest News

Audiovisual media: infringement procedures against 23 Member States

(23 November 2020) - Today, the European Commission launched infringement procedures against 23 Member States and the UK for failing to enact the new rules governing EU-wide coordination of all audiovisual media.

Boosting offshore renewable energy

(19 November 2020) - To help meet the EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the European Commission today presents the EU Strategy on Offshore Renewable Energy.

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Reinventing Europe through Local Initiative

Territorial development

Social development

Environment

Opinions - Contributions

The impact of COVID-19 on EU regional and local governments

What's new at aeidl?

Enrique Nieto interviewed by El Diario Montañés

The power of sustainable public procurement

Eco-enterprise

Jobs at AEIDL

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