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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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
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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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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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Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “
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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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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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Daan Stelder
““Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas.” “
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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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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
-
Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
-
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? “
-
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. “
-
Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “
-
Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
-
Gijs van Kessel
“Big thoughts and small actions can construct incremental change to make the world just a little more just. “
-
Daan Stelder
““Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas.” “
-
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 “