Project Updates
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery
23 Oct - By Bo Altena
Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley
22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
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
VNG International News
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
From October 8 to 10, the UCLG World Council 2024 took place in The Hague under the theme: “A New Peace Agenda for Future Generations”. Hosted by the City of The Hague and VNG…
Bijeenkomst 'Mondiaal op lokale schaal: de kracht van Nederlandse gemeenten'
Woensdag 16 oktober 14.00 – 15.30 uur Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, 2594 AC Den Haag) De Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) maakt zich sterk voor een krachtige lokale…
Launch Think and 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…
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Maud Alberge
“Lasting change begins with local decision-making. Decentralized governance ensures that solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each region, enhancing accountability towards the communities. “
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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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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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Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
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Lorenzo Memoli
““How can we achieve sustainable development if local governments aren’t empowered to lead? Through decentralization and local economic development, we support local communities and help them shape their future.” “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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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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Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
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Maud Alberge
“Lasting change begins with local decision-making. Decentralized governance ensures that solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each region, enhancing accountability towards the communities. “
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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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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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Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
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Lorenzo Memoli
““How can we achieve sustainable development if local governments aren’t empowered to lead? Through decentralization and local economic development, we support local communities and help them shape their future.” “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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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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Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “