Project Updates
Second IDEAL Advisory Board of 2019!
28 Nov - By Maxime Smeets
A Libyan Local Government Association
22 Nov - By Arne Musch
With a growing city …you want a very reliable source of water
18 Nov - By Irene Oostveen
Within aspirations we find opportunities
18 Nov - By Maxime Smeets
Female candidates in the upcoming local council elections of Somaliland
18 Nov - By Maxime Smeets
VNG International News
Renew Europe, displacement, migration
Today I am in Brussels with the Renew Europe group of the European Parliament. The roundtable session puts Members of the European Parliament, implementers of EU programmes and…
Local Government Association of Tunisia
In Tunisia we currently have no less than four projects: one Dutch, one Canadian and two EU. All of them involve the Fédération Nationale des Villes Tunisiennes, the Tunesian LGA…
Responsibility as a goal, friendship as a means
“Responsibility as a goal, friendship as a means”. That is how Mr. Wim van de Donk, King’s Commissioner for the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant characterised their partnership…
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Anke Tjoelker
“There is a common thread between local governments worldwide. A shared responsibility in securing its citizen's needs, a similar commitment towards its citizens, whilst acting in diverse contexts. “
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Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
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Robert Meerman
“I find it inspiring to work on system change in developing countries by strengthening local governance. It takes time, patience and perseverance to achieve meaningful impact and i find it very important to develop good personal relationships. “
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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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Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is build on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts help governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent government and services. “
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Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “
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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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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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Thymen Ballering
“Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “
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Anke Tjoelker
“There is a common thread between local governments worldwide. A shared responsibility in securing its citizen's needs, a similar commitment towards its citizens, whilst acting in diverse contexts. “
-
Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
-
Robert Meerman
“I find it inspiring to work on system change in developing countries by strengthening local governance. It takes time, patience and perseverance to achieve meaningful impact and i find it very important to develop good personal relationships. “
-
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. “
-
Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is build on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts help governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent government and services. “
-
Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “
-
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. “
-
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. “
-
Thymen Ballering
“Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “