Project Updates
Launch of Property Tax Pilot in Yirgalem City
15 Jun - By Bo Altena
I should buy Alfred a new shirt
13 Jun - By Irene Oostveen
Working on disaster risk preparedness in MASAR
10 Jun - By Mathijs Kuppen
Validation workshop for Sustainable Development through effective Local Governance in Iraq
07 Jun - By Karim Boussak
SDG 1 and 2 presented to Member of Parliament
24 May - By Claudia de Laaf
VNG International News
VNG International’s Annual Update 2022
VNG International’s Annual Update 2022 is now available. “2022 marks a big change for VNG International, but ‘continuity’ is a key word too.” Those are the opening words in…
Launch of Property Tax Pilot in Yirgalem City
In April, VNG International has come to an agreement with Sidama Regional State, the Mayor of Yirgalem and the Municipality, to update the assessment and taxing of properties in…
VNG International and LoGRI sign MoU for collaboration on local government revenue support
VNG International and the Local Government Revenue Initiative have signed an MoU to collaborate strategically on the thematic area of local revenue generation. Based at the Munk…
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Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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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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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
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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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Anne van Dam
“Culture and society are key elements in durable development. Which is why it is so important to work with local governments in projects and capacity building. “
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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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Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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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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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
-
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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Anne van Dam
“Culture and society are key elements in durable development. Which is why it is so important to work with local governments in projects and capacity building. “
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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? “