Project Updates
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery
23 Oct - By Bo Altena
Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley
22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight
01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster
26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
VNG International News
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
From October 8 to 10, the UCLG World Council 2024 took place in The Hague under the theme: “A New Peace Agenda for Future Generations”. Hosted by the City of The Hague and VNG…
Bijeenkomst 'Mondiaal op lokale schaal: de kracht van Nederlandse gemeenten'
Woensdag 16 oktober 14.00 – 15.30 uur Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, 2594 AC Den Haag) De Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) maakt zich sterk voor een krachtige lokale…
Launch Think and Do Tank Kenya
Kick-off Think and Do Tank VNG International, Millennium Water Alliance and Akvo Foundation have jointly launched the Think and Do Tank in Support of Accelerating Resilience…
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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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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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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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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Nathalie Janssen
“Think globally, act locally". Supporting local governments is the key to achieving valuable and sustainable impact on the long-term. I am grateful to be part of this process and proud of what we achieve together with all colleagues and experts at VNG International. “
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Jeroen van der Heide
“Effective local governance is crucial for sustainable development as it solidifies the social contract between people and government, fostering trust and community cohesion “
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Tetiana van Waveren
““There is nothing more rewarding than working with people who are changing their communities for better. That is what inspiring me while working with local self-governments”. “
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Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Robert van der Wolff
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Yet be reminded that the pursuit for perfection will be at the expense of progress. “
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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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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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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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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Nathalie Janssen
“Think globally, act locally". Supporting local governments is the key to achieving valuable and sustainable impact on the long-term. I am grateful to be part of this process and proud of what we achieve together with all colleagues and experts at VNG International. “
-
Jeroen van der Heide
“Effective local governance is crucial for sustainable development as it solidifies the social contract between people and government, fostering trust and community cohesion “
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Tetiana van Waveren
““There is nothing more rewarding than working with people who are changing their communities for better. That is what inspiring me while working with local self-governments”. “
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Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Robert van der Wolff
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Yet be reminded that the pursuit for perfection will be at the expense of progress. “