Project Updates
Cairo Water Week 2023 Side-Event on “The Sustainability of the WASH sector in Egypt”
17 Nov - By Sanna Hyotylainen
Overview of PartiCiP au DEL activities from July to September 2023 - Newsletter #3
15 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
PartiCiP au DEL organizes workshop for the preparation of business plans in Ouidah, Benin
06 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
PartiCiP au DEL organises training workshop for tourist guides in Sô-Ava, Benin
06 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
Celebrating Urban October with a Gender Perspective
30 Oct - By Claudia de Laaf
VNG International News
Validation Meeting SDLG Kenya
On the 14th of November, VNG International hosted a Validation Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, for its new programme: Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance in…
“It is not by Chance” – Social Accountability requires Action!
Over the last twelve years, VNG International has worked together with Civil Society in Ethiopia to improve governance. Formal civil society—that is, organizations with legal…
VNG Fonds overhandigt cheque van ruim 760.000 euro aan het Rode Kruis
“Race tegen de klok voor winterhulp in aardbevingsgebied Marokko”. Zo kopte het Rode Kruis afgelopen maand, want winter vormt momenteel de grootste dreiging voor de bewoners van…
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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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Finn Speulman
“I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “
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Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Eline Vermeer
“The voice of marginalised communities and international relations that take them into account are what interest me. Finding new ways towards a just and sustainable world, on the basis of trust and equality. “
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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! “ -
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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Sjoerd Wilbers
““Take the town to the people” “
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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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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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
-
Finn Speulman
“I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “
-
Maria Veger
“Putting local governments in the driver's seat: that is my purpose! “
-
Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
-
Eline Vermeer
“The voice of marginalised communities and international relations that take them into account are what interest me. Finding new ways towards a just and sustainable world, on the basis of trust and equality. “
-
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! “ -
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. “
-
Sjoerd Wilbers
““Take the town to the people” “
-
Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
-
Michelle van Raalte
“It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “