In the public discourse of the Western Balkans, youth work is often viewed through the prism of administration, project applications, and dry statistics. However, the true potential of regional cooperation is rarely captured by numbers alone. Instead, it is measured by human milestones—moments when personal stories and collaborative efforts on social challenges transcend historical traumas...Read More

U javnom diskursu Zapadnog Balkana, omladinski rad se često posmatra kroz prizmu administracije, projektnih aplikacija i suhoparnih statistika. Međutim, stvarni potencijal regionalne saradnje rijetko se vidi u brojkama. On se mjeri u ljudskim pomacima – u trenucima kada lične priče i zajednički rad na društvenim izazovima prevaziđu historijske traume i duboko ukorijenjene predrasude. Nedavno održani...Read More

With the aim of enhancing dialogue between citizens and institutions and strengthening the role of the local community in decision-making processes, a roundtable titled “Water Governance in Mostar: Competences, Responsibilities, and the Role of Citizens” was held today in Mostar at the Svetozar Ćorović Memorial House. The event was organized within the framework of the...Read More

Sa ciljem da se unaprijedi dijalog između građana i institucija te osnaži uloga lokalne zajednice u procesima donošenja odluka, danas je u Mostaru, u Spomen kući Svetozara Ćorovića, održan okrugli sto pod nazivom „Upravljanje vodama u Mostaru: Nadležnosti, odgovornosti i uloga građana“. Ovaj skup organizovan je u okviru međunarodnog projekta „AQUATIK – EU: Valorizacija vodnog...Read More

The significance of the project “PIROUETTE Phase 2 – CreARTive Community,” implemented by the Local Democracy Agency (LDA) Mostar, lies in its capacity to transform the authentic voice of Mostar's youth into a powerful global message. It proves that through art and activism, boundaries are erased, and shared problems are addressed through solidarity that transcends...Read More

Značaj projekta „PIROUETTE Phase 2 – KreARTivna zajednica“ koji provodi Agencija lokalne demokratije (LDA) Mostar ogleda se u njegovoj sposobnosti da autentični glas mladih Mostara transformiše u snažnu globalnu poruku, dokazujući da se kroz umjetnost i aktivizam granice brišu, a zajednički problemi rješavaju solidarnošću koja nadilazi geografske okvire. Upravo se u toj sinergiji scenskog pokreta...Read More

For the second consecutive year, the Local Democracy Agency Mostar hosted students and their mentors from Utah State University, specifically from their Institute of Government and Politics. This study visit was designed to take the terminology of peacebuilding and reconciliation out of textbook theory and present it through real-life examples. According to the professors leading...Read More

Već drugu godinu zaredom Agencija lokalne demokratije Mostar bila je domaćin studentima i njihovim mentorima sa Državnog univerziteta Utah, odnosno s tamošnjeg Instituta za upravu i politiku. Riječ je o studijskoj posjeti čiji je program osmišljen tako da bi se terminologija izgradnje mira i pomirenja izvukla iz okvira teorije i prikazala na stvarnim životnim primjerima....Read More

The Local Democracy Agency (LDA) Mostar, in cooperation with partners from the Western Balkans and the European Union, is conducting a comprehensive survey as part of the project ROOT WB – Regional Accountability for Our Future: Citizens and Civil Society Strengthening European Values in the Western Balkans. What Is It About? The ROOT WB project...Read More

ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 Held in Malta This year’s ALDA General Assembly and Festival 2026 took place in Malta from May 12 to 14 under the slogan “Local Democracy that Delivers.” The event brought together over 200 representatives of local authorities, civil society organizations, youth groups, and institutions from more than 28 countries....Read More