The “Mountain Voices for Engaged and Sustainable Democracy” conference was organized within the framework of the MOVES Project, funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values ​​(CERV) Programme.

In her remarks Armelia Barci, Executive Director of People in Focus Albania, presented the objectives of the MOVES project and highlighted the significance of strengthening democratic participation and cooperation between local communities and institutions across Europe.

The representatives from several Albanian and Italian municipalities contributed valuable insights on local governance practices, civic engagement initiatives and citizen reactivation through community and environmental approaches.

The conference highlighted how inclusive, transparent, and participatory governance strengthens community-institution ties and fosters local development.

This transnational conference highlighted successful European approaches to civic engagement, resilience, and territorial development. As a follow-up, the MOVES project will develop tangible models to strengthen local governance in Albania, Italy, and Portugal based on these shared practices.

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