Project Updates
VNGI & UMT Project Recognized as Leading Innovation by OECD
26 Jan - By Mathijs Kuppen
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recognised the project titled ‘Municipal Authorities in Türkiye Realising Alliances with Citizens’ Assemblies’ (MATRA-CA) as a…Read updateImproving Sustainability of the WASH Sector in Upper Egypt (ISWS)
22 Dec - By Vera Bosch
Improving Sustainability of the WASH Sector in Upper Egypt (ISWS) is a 30-month project that focuses on four the Governorates of Minia, Assiut, Sohag and Qina in Upper Egypt to improve the…Read updateOSR onboarding workshop with the inner circle
20 Dec - By Noa Anzion
On Friday 9 December 2022, VNG International organized an onboarding Own Source Revenue (OSR) virtual workshop to bring together the most inner circle of the SDLG program team to understand the scope…Read updateSDLG Iraq has officially been launched!
30 Nov - By Miriam Collaris
On the 24th of October 2022, a kick-off conference was held in Erbil to introduce and officially start the Sustainable Development through Improved Local Governance (SDLG) Iraq project. Iraq is one…Read updateLa Journée de la Commune au Burundi
17 Nov - By Eva Peppelman
Le 8 juillet, l'Association des Communes du Burundi (ACO-BURUNDI) a organisé sa conférence annuelle 'La Journée de la Commune', financée par le programme SDLG. Le programme Développement Durable au…Read updateVNG International News
Making capital work for cities: “designate your money”
With the aim to exchange practices on municipal financing mechanisms for climate change adaptation, the Vice-Mayor of the municipality of Rhenen, Mr. Hans Boerkamp, participated…
MASAR Closing Conference 21-22 November
On 21 and 22 November the Closing Conference of the “Maintaining Strength and Resilience for Local Governments in Iraq and Lebanon” (MASAR) programme took place in Brussels The…
Day of Municipalities in Burundi
On July 8th the Burundian Association of Municipalities (ACO-BURUNDI) organised its yearly conference ‘La Journée de la Commune’, the day of the commune, financed by the SDLG…
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Irene Oostveen
“I love to take inspiration from Dutch local governance practices for my work abroad and it is fascinating to learn about governance practices in countries all over the world. It makes that my days are never the same. “
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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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Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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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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Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Irene Oostveen
“I love to take inspiration from Dutch local governance practices for my work abroad and it is fascinating to learn about governance practices in countries all over the world. It makes that my days are never the same. “
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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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Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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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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Annick Duit
“Every day is a new adventure, always see the happy side and enjoy! “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “