Anna Lindh Foundation

European Institute for Local Development

National Network

Greece

Address

5, Lytras Str., 54640 Thessaloniki Greece

Country

Greece

City

Thessaloniki

Street address 2

5, Lytras Str., 54640

Telephone

+302109424630

E-Mail

info@eurolocaldevelopment.org

E-Mail (2)

marketing@eurolocaldevelopment.org

Year of Establishment

2009

Contact Person1

Anna Vasileiadi-Dardalis

Organisation Type

Non-Governmental Organization

Fields of Activity

Gender

General Information

EILD has the size, know-how, technology and infrastructures to meet all the challenges providing total quality solutions to private and public establishments. EILD has a variety of well-educated, highly qualified and experienced cooperators and experts capable of delivering exceptional outcomes in demanding R&D projects, EU programmes and contracts. Its members have been involved in all phases of a project implementation cycle including project identification, fact-finding, planning, fundraising, appraisal, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, as an integral part of carrying the project responsibility or as separate tasks with investigative missions.

Mission and Objectives

The creation of a European Network dedicated to Local Development The operation of the "Good Practices in Regional Development Repository/Observatory" and the organization of the annual "Good Practice for Regional Development Award The launching of an e-development agency, dedicated in supporting innovative technologies as fundamental tools in local development capacity building The realization of educational activities aimed at strains of local administration authorities The realization of studies and researches upon developmental practices The participation in EU and other initiatives

Main Projects / Activities

EILD has implemented as partner many projects on education and training of various target groups such as children, young people, and vulnerable groups. Due to the fact that one of its main priorities is to promote social cohesion and vocational education and training, initiating new collaborations within the framework of Lifelong Learning is a high priority. EILD has implemented as subcontractor many studies which focus on the tourism sector. Due to the fact that one of its main priorities is regional and local development and taking into consideration that tourism in Greece is a catalist for local and regional development it has acquired significant experience through the participation in similar projects. Additionally, its staff and experts are highly knowledgeable provide detailed insight in this specific.