Project Updates





Strengthening capacity of Local Government Councils through induction, coaching and mentorship
01 Mar - By Noa Anzion
Phase 2 – project plans: Move with the municipalities of MUEVE-Este
13 Feb - By Claudia de Laaf
EU Delegation visits VNG International’s office on St Maarten
01 Feb - By Elger Vermeer
First real life meeting of the SDLG team in The Hague
30 Jan - By Noa Anzion
VNGI & UMT Project Recognized as Leading Innovation by OECD
26 Jan - By Mathijs Kuppen
VNG International News

VNG International and Creative Associates form global strategic partnership
VNG International and Creative Associates International from the US have formed a global partnership that will leverage the complimentary expertise of the two organizations in key…

Women Doing Wonder in Traghen (Libya)
Today is International Women’s Day! At VNG International, gender mainstreaming is essential in our programmes. We believe that involving citizens, men and women, in decision…

You can now watch the Webinar on digital citizen surveys
The recording of our Webinar on digital citizen surveys for data driven decision-making and municipal service improvement, is now available. We hope that the webinar raised…
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
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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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
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Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is built on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts support governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent governance. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Albert van Hal
“I lived in North Macedonia from 2000 until 2002 in the area where armed Albanians rose against the Macedonian state in 2001. I learned about the importance of local government because it was the cornerstone of the political agreement that stopped the war. “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
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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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
-
Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is built on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts support governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent governance. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
-
Albert van Hal
“I lived in North Macedonia from 2000 until 2002 in the area where armed Albanians rose against the Macedonian state in 2001. I learned about the importance of local government because it was the cornerstone of the political agreement that stopped the war. “