Project Updates
Building Better Futures in Somaliland
30 Mar - By Maxime Smeets
Together against COVID-19. Our objective goes beyond sinks and soap
30 Mar - By Myrte van der Spek
We can only do this together
26 Mar - By Anouk Lodder
IDEAL MALI is expanding!
26 Mar - By Bo Altena
Development strategies based on citizen participation and inclusive public spaces
25 Mar - By Sanna Hyotylainen
VNG International News
Information on VNG’s COVID-19 measures
With numbers of confirmed cases and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus still rising every day in the Netherlands, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities is playing a vital…
VNG International Office is closed
Following the unprecedented worldwide developments around Covid-19 (coronavirus), the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), has temporarily closed its office in The…
VNG at World Urban Forum (WUF10)
From 8-13 February 2020, the Tenth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF10) takes place in Abu Dhabi and VNG will be there with the following delegation: We are looking forward…
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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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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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. “
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Anita Hoogerdijk
“Organising, that's what I love to do. Stay on top of things to reach our goals. I support my colleagues with anything they need so that they have all the tools available to meet their goals. “
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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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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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. “
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Anita Hoogerdijk
“Organising, that's what I love to do. Stay on top of things to reach our goals. I support my colleagues with anything they need so that they have all the tools available to meet their goals. “
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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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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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. “