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

Women in rural areas

(15 October 2021) - Women are vital for the sustainable development of rural areas, bringing added value to local communities. They are frequently the driving force behind innovation, diversification, and the development of new opportunities. In short, women give life to rural areas.

What's new at aeidl?

Freelance Communication and Events Officer

(25 November 2021) – AEIDL is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Communication and Events Officer to undertake tasks on a range of EU contracts on a freelance basis.

SHERPA Webinar (2 December)

(23 November 2021) - SHERPA is organising a webinar on 2 December 2021, from 10.00 to 11.30 (CET) on the topic “Beyond the policy brief - How local actors engage in the policy process”.

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Latest News

Mission “100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030”

(26 November 2021) - The Commission has launched a call for expression of interest addressed to cities to join the European Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.

LIFE: more than €290 million for 132 new projects

(25 November 2021) - The Commission has today approved an investment package of more than €290 million for 132 new projects under the LIFE programme for the environment and climate action.

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Reinventing Europe through Local Initiative

Territorial development

Social development

Environment

Opinions - Contributions

Women in rural areas

What's new at aeidl?

Freelance Communication and Events Officer

SHERPA Webinar (2 December)

Eco-enterprise

Jobs at AEIDL

AEIDL Flash