Jelena Janevska

NALAS: Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe

The Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe brings together 14 Associations which represent roughly 9000 local authorities, directly elected by more than 80 million citizens of this region. NALAS promotes the process of decentralisation, contributes to the reconciliation and stabilisation process in the region and henceforth contributes to the process of the European integration of the whole region. NALAS initiates and carries out regional initiatives for its members and helps the associations to become viable representatives of local authorities vis-a-vis central government. NALAS provides services to local governments for the benefit of the citizens in the region, through its Knowledge Centre for local government development in South-East Europe, recognised among all relevant stakeholders. For more information about NALAS: www.nalas.eu