The deadline for European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) applications is October 31, 2023!
In an online event organized for municipalities seeking detailed information on this matter, Dr. İnan İzci and Dr. Erkin Erimez provided insights into ELoGE and shared information about the new application process that has recently started in Türkiye.
What are the Benefits of ELoGE for Local Governments?
- Continual increase in trust levels between municipalities and citizens.
- Early, comprehensive, and effective identification of various local-level risks and opportunities, including environmental, economic, and social factors.
- Designing and delivering services, investments, and all activities in a holistic, inclusive, and participatory manner.
- Providing rapid, comprehensive, and inclusive responses to the problems, needs, and demands of different social groups and individuals.
- Encouraging the use of data, evidence, and measurement methods in decision-making and resource utilization.
- Strengthening institutional resilience and agility through continuous learning.
- Striking a balance between short-term, medium-term, and long-term decisions and activities.
- Maximizing communication, cooperation, and coordination among municipal management levels and units.
- Effective and efficient utilization and development of financial, human, technological, and other resources in terms of organizational functioning and impact.
- Enhancing local democracy and the practice of active citizenship with an emphasis on the right to the city.
- More effective implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights of citizens in daily life.
- Establishing holistic, consistent, and effective communication and collaboration partnerships with citizens, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Disseminating best practices in good governance among municipalities and strengthening collaborative learning processes.
- Enhancing alignment with relevant global and national policies and plans on both scales.
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