Project Updates
Improving the income of waste recyclers bring people together in workshop
16 Oct - By Irene Oostveen
With a competition they will encourage waste separation at the source
16 Oct - By Irene Oostveen
Improvement of Public Spaces and Green Infrastructure in Mafraq Municipalities (Jordan)
14 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
Street names in Jordan
08 Oct - By Arne Musch
VNG International praised in 2020 flagship global World Bank report on enhancing government effectiveness and transparency
07 Oct - By Rolf Swart
VNG International News
FNCT officially established; recognition for VNG’s work in Tunisia
On Saturday 25th September the National Federation of Tunisian Cities (FNVT) transformed into the National Federation of Tunisian Municipalities (FNCT). Ever since 2011 VNG…
Project Civil Society Partnership Facility for Resilience - Sint Maarten
VNG International’s proposed project “Civil Society Partnership Facility for Resilience” was recently approved by the World Bank and the Steering Committee of the Trust Fund for…
Interviews about local COVID-19 policies, with mayors from Belgium, Sweden and Tunisia
At the beginning of July, VNG International interviewed Mayors from three foreign cities, Helsingborg (Sweden), la Marsa (Tunisia) and Genk (Belgium), as input for an item on…
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
Robert Meerman
“I find it inspiring to work on system change in developing countries by strengthening local governance. It takes time, patience and perseverance to achieve meaningful impact and i find it very important to develop good personal relationships. “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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Esmeralda van der Plas
“I love my job: taking care of all the ins and outs at the ‘home office’. I am proud that my team ensures that our colleagues can carry out their valuable work. “
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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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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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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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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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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
Robert Meerman
“I find it inspiring to work on system change in developing countries by strengthening local governance. It takes time, patience and perseverance to achieve meaningful impact and i find it very important to develop good personal relationships. “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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Esmeralda van der Plas
“I love my job: taking care of all the ins and outs at the ‘home office’. I am proud that my team ensures that our colleagues can carry out their valuable work. “
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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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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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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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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. “