Project Updates
End Conference of Libyan Local Governance and Stabilisation Programme
14 Jun - By Karim Boussak
ASPIRE Advisory Committee
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Berbera takes LED action
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
ALGASL represents all Somaliland districts
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Love is in the Air
05 Jun - By Myrte van der Spek
VNG International News
Global Goals VIPbus op VNG Congres
Op 4 en 5 juni staat de Global Goals VIPbus op het VNG Jaarcongres. Kom kijken in de bus, ga in gesprek over de Global Goals en de Omgevingswet, en ding mee naar een gratis bezoek…
Circular budget
When Herman Calvo, director of the Metropolitan Area of Centro Occidente (incl. the municipality of Pereira) grew up his grandparents gave him examples on how to live a…
In a divided West Bank: Area C municipality reconnects to colleagues from Area A
The mayor and village council members from Area C village Khalet al-Mayya were invited by Area A city of Ramallah to join them to exchange ideas on how to improve civil services…
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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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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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Julia Soldatiuk
“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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Patrizia Mausner
“Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Susan Paardekam
“What should we strive to achieve? How can we measure the changes we create? Who needs to be doing what to keep the momentum going and seize opportunities as they arise? Our work is a complex puzzle. I love puzzles. “
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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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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Eline Vermeer
“From the local to the global: the projects I work on show how very local issues in the Netherlands, the Middle East and the Caribbean are connected to worldwide developments. Strengthening local governance can be crucial to tackling these issues. “
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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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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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Julia Soldatiuk
“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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Patrizia Mausner
“Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Susan Paardekam
“What should we strive to achieve? How can we measure the changes we create? Who needs to be doing what to keep the momentum going and seize opportunities as they arise? Our work is a complex puzzle. I love puzzles. “
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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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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Eline Vermeer
“From the local to the global: the projects I work on show how very local issues in the Netherlands, the Middle East and the Caribbean are connected to worldwide developments. Strengthening local governance can be crucial to tackling these issues. “