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Celebration of World Water Day: VNG International Benin marks its presence
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français. On the occasion of World Water Day, VNG International Benin mobilized to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving water…
Halabja 2040
A year ago VNG International took the initiative to mobilise the community, academics and regional & local governments to draft a City Development Strategy (CDS) for the city…
Launch Event of Southwest Ramallah Cluster Marks yet another Strategic Collaboration in SDLG Program
On Tuesday, January 9th, the Ministry of Local Governance hosted the launch event of the Southwest Ramallah cluster, the second targeted cluster within the Sustainable Development…
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Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
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Judith Geerling
“If you want to make the world a better place, it is important that people feel heard. Through good democratic local governance these voices are heard and positive change can happen. “
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Irene ten Teije
“Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “
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Sytske Post
“I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
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Claudia de Laaf
“To me, it is crucial to bridge the personal with the political. Working together with local governments enables tangible impact on everyday life, creating a better space for current and future generations. “
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Azza Derbali
“Decentralization is not merely a technical process. In countries going through transitions, it is also a stabilization tool that enables the concretization of the principles and values people yearn for. “
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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “