Project Updates
Visit of Minister of Local Development of Egypt to the Netherlands
07 Jun - By Sanna Hyotylainen
Evaluating Planning alternatives in Area C
01 Jun - By Miriam Collaris
Long term twinning partnership between Municipality of Rheden and Governorate of Duhok
26 May - By Miriam Collaris
Nothing about us, without us – Study visit We Are Able
26 May - By Noa Anzion
Introduction to land tenure security experiments in rural Togo
17 May - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
VNG International News
VNG International’s partnership with the National Association of Beninese Municipalities (ANCB) dynamized
(cliquez ici pour l’article en français) On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, VNG International was received by its sister association in Benin, the National Association of Beninese…
VNG International as partner to Creative Associates International wins USAID funded ETHIOPIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT programme
Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ethiopia Civic Engagement Activity is a four-year program designed to strengthen civic and community-…
Wadi-Otba's Waste Management Plan: Innovating Policies, Changing Practices
Waste management is at the core of the decentralization process in Libya and represents one of the urgent challenges facing central and local authorities. ISAL, built upon several…
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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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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Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
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Maxime Smeets
““The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of VNG International’s programmes. I am sure this is the only way to create a sustainable impact. Moreover, it gives me the opportunity to learn from as many different people as possible” “
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Renske Steenbergen
“I have seen how local governments around the world work for the same purposes: to serve their citizens in the best possible way and to build a sustainable future. It is rewarding to be part of that mission and to support municipalities in overcoming the challenges they come across. “
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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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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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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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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Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
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Maxime Smeets
““The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of VNG International’s programmes. I am sure this is the only way to create a sustainable impact. Moreover, it gives me the opportunity to learn from as many different people as possible” “
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Renske Steenbergen
“I have seen how local governments around the world work for the same purposes: to serve their citizens in the best possible way and to build a sustainable future. It is rewarding to be part of that mission and to support municipalities in overcoming the challenges they come across. “
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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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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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “