Project Updates
Devolution helps councils speed up development
07 May - By Sanne van Amerongen
ESPER: negotiations of partnership agreements with security governance structures in Ituri Province
03 May - By Nicole Osuji
How do you consult in Covid-times?
29 Apr - By Myrte van der Spek
% of people that express confidence in the process
01 Apr - By Irene Oostveen
Raising awareness on household solid waste management through a cartoon
05 Mar - By Irene Oostveen
VNG International News
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…
VNG International versterkt decentrale China-samenwerkingen met twee nieuwe programma’s
Samenwerking tussen Nederlandse gemeenten en provincies met China blijft door de alsmaar groeiende economie van China, en de aandacht voor maatschappelijke en…
UCLG lobby for Myanmar
With regards to the situation in Myanmar, VNG International is trying to influence through its main network United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG). On the 6th of April…
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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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Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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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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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. “
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Irene Oostveen
“I love to take inspiration from Dutch local governance practices for my work abroad and it is fascinating to learn about governance practices in countries all over the world. It makes that my days are never the same. “
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Miriam Collaris
“For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “
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Nicole Ward-Boot
“It's always very inspiring to see how an intervention at local government level has such a direct impact on the lives of its citizens. For instance, just by bringing citizens and local government together in Zimbabwe, we were able to reignite the building of the only health clinic within a 20km radius. “
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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Mohamoud Hassan
“Without continual growth and progress, words such as improvement, performance and succes have no meaning “
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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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Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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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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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. “
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Irene Oostveen
“I love to take inspiration from Dutch local governance practices for my work abroad and it is fascinating to learn about governance practices in countries all over the world. It makes that my days are never the same. “
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Miriam Collaris
“For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “
-
Nicole Ward-Boot
“It's always very inspiring to see how an intervention at local government level has such a direct impact on the lives of its citizens. For instance, just by bringing citizens and local government together in Zimbabwe, we were able to reignite the building of the only health clinic within a 20km radius. “
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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Mohamoud Hassan
“Without continual growth and progress, words such as improvement, performance and succes have no meaning “