Since its establishment in November 2004, Local Democracy Agency Mostar acts as a locally registered non-profit, nongovernmental organization, with the support of its partners and co-operation with other Agencies and the Association of Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA). It is precisely this co-operation, both on local and regional level that has enabled numerous activities and projects useful for the development of the local community and its inclusion into processes at the regional level.
Activities of LDA Mostar, which aim to create a more active citizenry on one side, and transparent and accountable local authorities on the other, are focused towards development of a modern democratic society. By advancing the dialogue between citizens, their interest groups, and politically elected decision-makers at a local level, LDA Mostar sets the ground for greater transparency and inclusive policy making.
Strongly committed to diversity and inclusion, LDA Mostar actively involves and supports underrepresented groups in community building and enables young people to become agents of change in their communities.
Main focus / HIGHLIGHTS:
- Capacity-building
Strengthening institutional capacity of public officials and improving civil society organizations areas of operation, while simultaneously facilitating cooperation and dialogue among citizens and local authorities. - Citizen participation
Supporting democratic policy making through citizens involvement in public decision processes at different levels. - Sub-granting
Monitored and evaluated over 50 awarded grants to local civil society organizations supporting women political participation, inclusion, youth education, tourism, and agricultural development with more than 250 000 €.
LDA Mostar social networks:
– Projekt: LINK 4 Cooperation – Strengthening local participation and cooperation through partnership of Public Authorities and CSOs in Bosnia and Herzegovina: https://www.ldamostar.org/en/portfolio/link4cooperation-2/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ldamostar
– INFO POINT Mostar sharing info useful for youth: https://www.facebook.com/infopointmostar
– IZBORI se za Mostar sharing info regarding the Mostar election and now post-election state: https://www.facebook.com/izborisezamostar
– LINK for Cooperation Project: https://www.facebook.com/link4cooperation
– CLINK – Cultural heritage LINKing diversities in Europe: https://www.facebook.com/CulturalHeritageLINK/
Instagram: LDA Mostar: https://www.instagram.com/ldamostar/