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?

AEIDL Talks: EU Migrants in the UK after Brexit

(11 October 2021) - AEIDL is pleased to invite you to the AEIDL Talks with David Jepson on “EU Migrants in the UK after Brexit” scheduled on 19 October from 2pm to 3pm CET.

Capacity Building for the European Capitals of Culture

(06 October 2021) - The AEIDL-led ‘Capacity Building for European Capitals of Culture (ECoCs)’ project has been very busy these days, with several meetings organised and the launch of a new call for experts.

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Latest News

Renewables overtake fossil fuels as the EU's main power source

(26 October 2021) - Together with the annual State of the Energy Union Report, the Commission today adopted three reports on the progress of EU climate policies in 2020.

Access City Award 2022: Barcelona, Helsinki, Leuven, Luxembourg, Palma and Porto shortlisted

(25 October 2021) - Barcelona (Spain), Helsinki (Finland), Leuven (Belgium), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Palma (Spain) and Porto (Portugal) are shortlisted for the Access City Award 2022.

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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?

AEIDL Talks: EU Migrants in the UK after Brexit

Capacity Building for the European Capitals of Culture

Eco-enterprise

Jobs at AEIDL

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