Enrikko Kapiti, Research Intern at KDZ, has analysed the need for Local Administration capacity building for digital competencies based on the study "EMPOWERING PROGRESS WITH DIGITAL TRANSITION IN WESTERN BALKAN AND MOLDOVA LOCAL GOVERNMENTS".

Under Austria's presidency of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) the 11th Danube Participation Day and the 13th EUSDR Annual Forum, took place in Vienna to further enhance regional cooperation and promote democracy and good governance. KDZ played a key role, with expert Alexandra Schantl moderating the Danube Participation Day and participating as a panelist in the high-level discussion "The Danube Region: Diversity and Integration" at the Annual Forum.

Explore the latest insights on fiscal decentralization in South-East Europe in our new blog post. Delve into the region's evolving fiscal landscape, uncover the challenges faced by local governments, and discover the progress made over the past fifteen years. From the impact of demographic shifts and the COVID-19 pandemic to the crucial role of education and healthcare, this comprehensive analysis offers valuable perspectives on enhancing local governance and fiscal autonomy.

Ms. Jelena Janevska, Programme Director at NALAS, recently completed a successful secondment at KDZ as part of the LoGov project.

Take part in the CAF Study 2024 and help improve the efficiency of the public sector. The survey is open until 14 October 2024. Your participation counts!

The next CAF Practitioners Network will take place on 14th October 2024, from 2-3:30 p.m. (CET).

Sustainability in Local Public Finances (SLPF) is the TSI project of the European Cities Network for Sustainable Public Finances (www.cspf.eu), managed by KDZ. The cities of Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bordeaux, and Hamburg, with the support of KDZ, have applied to the European Commission for a TSI-project (Technical Support Instrument)

As part of the ‘European Week of Regions and Cities’, we invite you together with NALAS to the side events ‘Unlocking digital Frontiers & Maximising potential for Local Government in WB6 and Moldova’ and ‘Smart, Resilient, and Sustainable Growth for Local Governments in SEE’.

Key Project Achievements of "Local Government and the Changing Urban-Rural Interplay" (LoGov)

We’re pleased to welcome Anastasiia Hatsenko to KDZ.

KDZ celebrated its 55th anniversary on 13 November 2024 in Vienna's Rathauskeller with numerous guests.

A digital health monitoring system for the North Macedonian city of Delchevo was presented as part of the ‘European Week of Regions and Cities 2023’, which took place for the first time this year in conjunction with the Day of Local Government in the European Administrative Area (ComPAct) - a pilot project that shows how digital solutions can improve the lives of older people.

The ninth meeting of the European Cities for Sustainable Public Finances (CSPF) focused on the pressing challenges of affordable housing and tackling homelessness in Europe.

Join us on January 1st, 2024, for an insightful journey into the world of Common Assessment Framework (CAF).