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Halabja 2040
A year ago VNG International took the initiative to mobilise the community, academics and regional & local governments to draft a City Development Strategy (CDS) for the city…
Launch Event of Southwest Ramallah Cluster Marks yet another Strategic Collaboration in SDLG Program
On Tuesday, January 9th, the Ministry of Local Governance hosted the launch event of the Southwest Ramallah cluster, the second targeted cluster within the Sustainable Development…
VNG International’s Ongoing Support for the Earthquake-Affected Municipalities in Türkiye
Since April 2023, VNG International, with funds from Giro555, has been involved in supporting the recovery and reconstruction efforts of three municipalities – Kahramanmaraş,…
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Alex Brabant
“Local Governance is the core of what allows the day-to-day life of societies to be more inclusive, sustainable and to face challenges. For that reason, working towards the strengthening of democratic local governments and institutions gives a fulfilling sense to our job. “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Eva Peppelman
“Making global changes by local intervention. Strong local governments contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic development as they are essential in providing a secure environment that can foster local economic development initiatives that are community led and locally owned. “
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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Valentina Grootendorst Duarte
““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
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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! “ -
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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Marije Oude Hengel
“Local actors are a key chain to impact for the daily life of citizens “
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Irene ten Teije
“Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “