30 years of Local Democracy

“30 Years of Local Democracy“ is the latest book by Antonella Valmorbida, Secretary General of ALDA – European Association for Local Democracy.

In “30 Years of Local Democracy,” Antonella Valmorbida chronicles the inspiring journey of ALDA, from its origins in the post-conflict Balkans with the establishment of the first Local Democracy Embassy, forerunner of the better known LDAs – Local Democracy Agencies, in 1993, to its present-day global impact.

Page after page, Antonella relives with the readers the emotions, sometimes conflicting, experienced over the years: from the success of founding ALDA to the numerous challenges and obstacles encountered along the way — chief among them, the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, a country where ALDA has been present through members and projects since 2012.

The book “30 Years of Local Democracy” is more than just a chronological story; it’s about the journey of the people who made the establishment of ALDA possible. Through compelling narratives, it highlights the key individuals whose vision, passion, and dedication gave a crucial contribution to the organisation’s creation and growth.