Project Updates
Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight
01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster
26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
Facilitating community dialogues with "Gender Champions"
13 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
The SDLG Programme facilitates consultations with City and Municipal Leaders to review the National Refugee Policy 2024
12 Aug - By Sjoerd Wilbers
Restitution session on mapping, demarcation, georeferencing of parcels and conflicts mediation
06 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
VNG International News
Launch Think & Do Tank Kenya
Kick-off Think and Do Tank VNG International, Millennium Water Alliance and Akvo Foundation have jointly launched the Think and Do Tank in Support of Accelerating Resilience…
UCLG Municipal Peace Talks
Join us on 8 October for the third edition of the UCLG Municipal Peace Talks in The Hague. Together with the City of The Hague, VNG is organizing the event “Peace Begins Here:…
Local Solutions, Global Impact: Dutch Municipalities Spearhead Solidarity with Ukrainian Communities
I know how hard it is to be a mayor in normal times, but I cannot imagine how hard it must be to be a mayor in times of war. — Danny de Vries, board member of the Safety…
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
““Local governance is at the heart of the world's challenges” Thierry Kambere Katsongo “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Gijs van Kessel
“Big thoughts and small actions can construct incremental change to make the world just a little more just. “
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Michelle van Raalte
“It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “
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Judith Geerling
“If you want to make the world a better place, it is important that people feel heard. Through good democratic local governance these voices are heard and positive change can happen. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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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. “
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Alyssa Zamouri
“"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
““Local governance is at the heart of the world's challenges” Thierry Kambere Katsongo “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Gijs van Kessel
“Big thoughts and small actions can construct incremental change to make the world just a little more just. “
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Michelle van Raalte
“It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “
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Judith Geerling
“If you want to make the world a better place, it is important that people feel heard. Through good democratic local governance these voices are heard and positive change can happen. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
-
Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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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. “
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Alyssa Zamouri
“"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “