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Het lokaal bestuur van opvanglanden versterken
Click here for the english version Het is nogal wat om je gebied open te stellen voor vluchtelingen uit een buurland. Grote groepen ontheemden die een veilig onderkomen zoeken.…
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…
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Marije Oude Hengel
“Local actors are a key chain to impact for the daily life of citizens “
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Eva Peppelman
“Making global changes by local intervention. Strong local governments contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic development as they are essential in providing a secure environment that can foster local economic development initiatives that are community led and locally owned. “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Laura van der Zalm
“Let it go, let it flow “
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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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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Miriam Collaris
“For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “
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Felice Oostelbos
“Working for VNG International allows me to work on global problems from a local perspective, creating context-based tailored solutions that are sustainable. “
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Gijs van Kessel
“Big thoughts and small actions can construct incremental change to make the world just a little more just. “
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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “