Project Updates
SDLG Iraq has officially been launched!
30 Nov - By Miriam Collaris
La Journée de la Commune au Burundi
17 Nov - By Eva Peppelman
Day of Municipalities in Burundi
17 Nov - By Eva Peppelman
A series of ToT and Action Learning, The Kick Off!
16 Nov - By Joppe Bastiaansen
Field visit to Hargeisa: Advisory Committee meeting, Quarterly Session, and a signed MoU
16 Nov - By Joppe Bastiaansen
VNG International News
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…
Launch of SDLG Mali
On wednesday 5 october, SDLG officially launched its programme in Mali. VNG International presented the programme and the results of the gender-conflict, PEA and stakeholder…
-
Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
-
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” “
-
Claudia de Laaf
“To me, it is crucial to bridge the personal with the political. Working together with local governments enables tangible impact on everyday life, creating a better space for current and future generations. “
-
Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
-
Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
-
Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
-
Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
-
Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
-
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. “
-
Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
-
Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
-
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” “
-
Claudia de Laaf
“To me, it is crucial to bridge the personal with the political. Working together with local governments enables tangible impact on everyday life, creating a better space for current and future generations. “
-
Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
-
Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
-
Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
-
Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
-
Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
-
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. “
-
Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “