Project Updates
Finance Scouting Webinar
27 Jul - By Miriam Collaris
2021 is the last year of the IDEAL program. In 2019, and with the support of the program, the five pilot municipalities built business cases for their community driven initiatives with an ultimate…Read updateCommunity Scorecard and Citizen Report card activity – DG-East Ukraine
20 Jul - By Sanne van Amerongen
On July 16, the first blended meeting was conducted with the third Community Scorecard, Citizen Reportcard community, namely Bakhmut (Donetsk region of Ukraine). The representatives of the…Read updateA canvas that ensures sustainable results
06 Jul - By Irene Oostveen
A good exit strategy is fundamental and has to be prepared thoroughly and on time. City representatives and experts connected to the DEALS programme agreed on this and started elaborating an exit…Read updateManila Bay local governments come together to address increased flooding and solid waste problems
28 Jun - By Jarik Stollenga
It was the first time this year a group of 52 persons, representing 25 local governments of Bulacan and CAMANAVA to meet (virtually) and discuss joint solutions for their problems. The meeting was…Read updateCapacitation of decentralized territorial entities (ETD), civil society organizations in good governance, decentralization, and support for the implementation of security action plans
25 Jun - By Nicole Osuji
Cliquez ici pour l'article en français. In the Ituri Province, the program "Ensemble pour la sécurité et la Paix à Djugu" (ESPAD) is one of the programs implemented by VNG International in the DRC…Read updateVNG International News
VNG International’s Annual Update 2021
VNG International’s Annual Update 2021 is now available. “’Building Back Better’. That slogan provides a positive perspective for when the pandemic is over. It also…
MoU for the Establishment of a Libyan National Training Institute for Local Administration Cadres
After discussions with the Minister of Local Governance of the Libyan Government of National Unity, the Ministry of Local Governance (MLG) has signed a Memorandum of Understand (…
VNG International’s local taxation programme featured in UNCDF report on Ghana
VNG International takes pride in featuring in UN Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) report on investment and economic development in secondary cities in Ghana and Uganda. Our Tax…
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Joëlle van den Nouland
“Do not learn to work but work to learn. “
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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “
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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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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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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “
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Joëlle van den Nouland
“Do not learn to work but work to learn. “
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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “
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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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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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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “