ECLD
ECLD stands for European Council of Local and Regional Authorities. It is a network of local and regional authorities from across Europe, representing over 30,000 municipalities and regions. The primary goal of ECLD is to promote cooperation and exchange of best practices among local authorities to enhance the quality of life and sustainable development in their communities.
The organization was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. ECLD operates on a voluntary
ECLD facilitates dialogue and cooperation between local authorities and other stakeholders, such as national governments, the
The network is open to local and regional authorities from all European countries, as well as from