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What is LDnet?

LDnet is an informal network set up in 2011 to bring together knowledge and people in local development across rural, coastal and urban areas in Europe and beyond.

People wishing to make a contribution to local development can participate in the network, registering as contributors to the LDnet website, participating in LDnet activities and joining the LEDA-LDnet Association.

LDnet fields of activity

LDnet provides a forum for sharing information and knowledge among experts, researchers and all those active in local development. Its activities cover both the theory and practice of local development. In this way it acts as an independent ‘think tank’ whose work can inform stakeholders and contribute to policy development and implementation, and generally benefit all those involved in local development in Europe and beyond. Opening up the network to a mass membership of practitioners is a long-term ambition.

LDnet at work

Network contributors have the opportunity to work together in open or closed groups to raise the level of debate, research and understanding of local development. The network is mainly be web-based and virtual. An annual event and smaller round-table meetings are also held.

LDnet status and resources

LDnet is an informal network open to all those active in local development. It is supported by the ‘LEDA Partenariat – Local Development Network Association (LDnet)’, a non-profit association registered in France. The costs of the network are covered by the association and by voluntary contributions.

Since the completion of the EU’s LEDA Programme in the mid-1990s, a number of participants in that programme continued their cooperation and networking through the ‘LEDA Partenariat Association’, lately with Rosalba La Grotteria as President. The General Assembly of the association on 9 October 2013 approved the changes to its statute and title, to reflect its priority in supporting LDnet. The statute of the association is attached below in French and English.

General Assembly and Board of LEDA-LDnet Association

The “LEDA Partenariat – Local Development Network Association (LDnet)” is a non-profit association registered in France and governed by its General Assembly and Board.

The General Assembly elects the board of the association every two years.

The last General Assembly of the association took place online on 2 February 2022:

  • Report to General Assembly 2.2.2022
  • Minutes of General Assembly 2.2.2022

How to contribute to the LDnet website

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How to become a member of the LEDA-LDnet Association

Anyone who agrees with the objectives of the association (see Statute, below) can become a member, by downloading, signing and sending the Registration Form which is attached below.
Registration Form
Statute - English
Statuts - Français
There is no joining fee or regular subscription. The Association relies on voluntary contributions and all new members are invited to make a small contribution on joining and for existing members and friends of the Association there is an annual appeal.

Click HERE to make a contribution to LDnet (LEDA Partenariat Association)

 

 

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LDnet is an informal network set up in 2011 to bring together knowledge and people in local development. People who wish to make a contribution to local development can participate in the network. LDnet is supported by the non-profit LEDA-LDnet Association. The aim of the Association is "to develop and spread knowledge and expertise enabling … read more

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