Launching the #MondayTalks Webinar Series

Beyond business as usual: how to cooperatively advance a local democratic economy

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new webinar series by ALDA Balkans and Cooperatives Europe, kicking off this May!

🗓️ First episode: 19 May 2025 (previously 5 May)
📍 Online | 11:00–12:30 CEST
🔗 Register now for the first episode

“Monday Talks – Beyond business as usual: how to cooperatively advance a local democratic economy” is a 3-episode series designed to open a cooperative dialogue in the Western Balkans. Through interactive discussions, practical tools, and success stories, we’ll explore how cooperative entrepreneurship can empower sustainable, democratic, and inclusive people-led economies.

Co-led by Cooperatives Europe and ALDA, this initiative is part of the #coops4dev🌍 (ICA-EU Partnership), and aligns with the goals of the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025.

Why join?

✔ Discover how cooperatives can drive social and economic transformation
✔ Learn directly from successful cooperative projects in tourism, youth entrepreneurship, and cultural heritage
✔ Connect with actors from the cooperative and local democracy sectors
✔ Contribute to shaping future actions in the Western Balkans

Who?

This webinar series is designed for individuals and organisations engaged in or curious about cooperative entrepreneurship, local democracy, and community-led development, especially in the Western Balkans.

• Local Democracy Agencies (LDAs)
  
• ALDA members and BOOST grantees / Cooperatives Europe members
  
• Youth entrepreneurs and cooperative start-ups
  
• Civil society organisations
  
• Local community leaders
  
• Policymakers and public sector actors
  
• Researchers and students interested in cooperatives and local development

📅 Full #MondayTalks Series at a Glance

• Monday 05 May – ALDAxCoopsEurope: Partnership for the Balkans

Register here for the first episode.

• Monday 26 May – The Balkan Perspective: Community-led economy

Register here for the second episode.

• Monday 23 June – From ideas to local impact: a practical guide

Register here for the third episode.

Join us for the launch webinar on 5 May as we kick off this exciting series and showcase the strength of international cooperation for local impact.

Because building a better future is a cooperative effort.

🔖 Follow the journey with:
#MondayTalks #ALDAxCoopsEurope #coops4dev🌍

This article has been co-funded by the European Union. The contents of this article are the sole responsibility of  Cooperatives Europe and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.