Anna Ditta

Expert Trainer and Head of the Programmes and Development Department

Anna has been working for ALDA+ since 2017 and for ALDA since 2011. Within the Programmes and Development Department, she is responsible for developing projects funded by the EU, the Council of Europe, the UN, and other public and private donors, promoting themes such as democracy, human rights, social inclusion, active citizenship, youth, good local governance, and decentralised cooperation. Her role includes partner research, project and budget drafting, collection of administrative documents, and coordination with partners and stakeholders.

She is also responsible for developing, managing, and delivering training courses for local authorities and civil society organisations on topics such as project cycle management, EU funds and programmes, and methods for engaging citizens in community life. Anna is actively involved in school-based training (from primary to high school) on EU-related topics and values, participatory democracy for CSOs and local authorities, and facilitation and coaching to improve NGOs’ internal governance. Her training methodology relies on non-formal education tools, such as interactive lectures, group dynamics, World Café, Open Space Technology, and more.

Anna’s key training references include the Code of Good Practice for Civil Participation in the Decision-Making Process, the Citizen Tool by Bosh Alumni Network, and the Democratic Practices of the Kettering Foundation.

Her areas of focus include the EU, the Western Balkans, the South Caucasus, and North Africa. She is also responsible for developing projects in the Middle East and Africa, with a focus on decentralisation, local democracy, and the economic and social empowerment of women.