For Alghero, talent loss was never just about jobs. It was about everyday realities: rising housing costs driven by tourism, a lack of shared spaces, and weak connections between skills, training, and local businesses. Young people were present — but pathways to stay and grow locally were hard to see.
Through C4TALENT, Alghero chose a different approach. Instead of treating talent attraction as a single policy area, the city focused on reconnecting what had become fragmented. Underused spaces were mapped and reactivated, small-scale community hubs were tested, and training pathways were better aligned with the needs of the local economy. The emphasis was on visibility and accessibility — creating places where people could meet, learn, work, and imagine a future in the city.
This thinking is reflected in Alghero’s Integrated Action Plan, built around three closely linked dimensions: spaces, skills, and future. The plan prioritises participatory, low-threshold actions, strong cooperation between education, businesses and civil society, and the activation of local assets rather than large, abstract reforms. Talent retention here starts with making opportunities tangible — and close to everyday life.
👉 Alghero’s full Integrated Action Plan, its short version, and a visual infographic are available in the “Integrated Action Plans” section of this website.
