European Institute for Local Development

National Network
Greece
Address

5, Lytras Str., 54640
Thessaloniki
Greece

Telephone
+302109424630
Telephone (other)
+302109424095
E-Mail
info@eurolocaldevelopment.org
E-Mail (2)
marketing@eurolocaldevelopment.org
Website
http://www.eurolocaldevelopment.org/
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2009
Fields of Activity
  1. Gender
  2. Human rights
  3. Research
  4. Youth and education
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.

Contact (1) Full Name
Anna Vasileiadi-Dardalis
Head of the organisation
Mr. Nikos Bogonikolos