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    Service delivery and local governance in a crisis situation
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    Thematic exchange group (town hall / SGDS) at the synergy workshop

Service delivery and local governance in a crisis situation: an adapted approach of VNG International in Myanmar

26 Jan - By Myrte van der Spek
On 1st of February 2021 the military coup happened and our project activities came to a standstill; our project partner Loka Ahlinn immediately put all activities on hold, strongly rejecting this…Read update

Launching of the “Amahoro@Scale” project in Burundi

19 Jan - By Bo Altena
This January, VNG International, together with aid organisation ZOA, has launched the “Amahoro@Scale” project in Burundi. The project focuses on the improvement of land governance in the Makamba…Read update

Implementing a systems approach for effective property taxation in Ghana

03 Jan - By Thymen Ballering
The influential International Centre for Tax and Development has recently published a contribution by VNG International’s key expert Peter Jongkind on our tax revenue for economic enhancement (TREE)…Read update

Strengthening Local Authorities in Burundi

23 Dec - By Eva Peppelman
Inclusive Decisions at Local Level (IDEAL) is a five-year programme (2017- 2021) implemented by VNG International. The programme aims to strengthen the involvement of citizens in local governance in…Read update

DEALS Sèmè-Podji (Benin): Facilitation of the anti-silo approach

23 Dec - By Nicole Osuji
Facilitation of the anti-silo approach: a general agreement on sharing responsibilities between the Sèmè-Podji town hall and the Société de Gestion des Déchets et de la Salubrité Urbaine Cliquez ici…Read update
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  • Chris van Hemert

    “Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “

  • Patrizia Mausner

    “Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “

  • Thymen Ballering

    “Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “

  • Sandra Sequeira

    “I love to support my colleagues. “

  • Bo Altena

    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

  • Jarik Stollenga

    “Ain't no mountain high enough. Ain't no valley low enough. Ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from creating better local governments, babe. “

  • Maxime Smeets

    “The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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. “

  • Monique van Es

    “Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “

  • Anouk Lodder

    “Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “

  • Arthur Wiggers

    “Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “

  • Chris van Hemert

    “Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “

  • Patrizia Mausner

    “Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “

  • Thymen Ballering

    “Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “

  • Sandra Sequeira

    “I love to support my colleagues. “

  • Bo Altena

    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

  • Jarik Stollenga

    “Ain't no mountain high enough. Ain't no valley low enough. Ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from creating better local governments, babe. “

  • Maxime Smeets

    “The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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. “

  • Monique van Es

    “Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “

  • Anouk Lodder

    “Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “

  • Arthur Wiggers

    “Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “
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