Project Updates
We Are Able! Projectbezoek Ethiopië
09 Aug - By Volkert Doop
DANWADAAG’s first results are taking shape
05 Aug - By Maxime Smeets
Introducing the SDLG Uganda programme team
03 Aug - By Anne van Dam
The Brain Dump: Lessons learned on improving solid waste management in Myanmar, Colombia, and Benin
25 Jul - By Irene Oostveen
Launch of Property Tax Pilot in Yirgalem City
15 Jun - By Bo Altena
VNG International News
Peace of nations v. Peace of mind
Resultatenmeting in ontwikkelingssamenwerking is van oudsher een heet hangijzer. Hoe meet je ‘outcomes’, ‘impact’ en ‘change’, en laat je aan de donor zien dat je ‘adaptive en ‘…
Development or peace: what comes first? An experience from Myanmar
In Myanmar we discussed whether we first should have peace for development to take place or whether development would finally lead to peace and stability in the country? Seventy…
DANWADAAG’s first results are taking shape
Last week the VNG International team visited Somaliland as part of the DANWADAAG programme that was launched last year in pilot districts Hargeisa and Burco. The consortium…
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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “
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Arthur Wiggers
“Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “
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Judith Geerling
“If you want to make the world a better place, it is important that people feel heard. Through good democratic local governance these voices are heard and positive change can happen. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
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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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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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Marije Oude Hengel
“VNG International contributes to connecting the dots between the local, national, regional and international level. What attracted me the most at VNG International is that knowledge on local governance - founded in the dutch expeirence - is shared, adapted to the needs of the local context and applied with a careful attention to sustainability. “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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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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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “
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Arthur Wiggers
“Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “
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Judith Geerling
“If you want to make the world a better place, it is important that people feel heard. Through good democratic local governance these voices are heard and positive change can happen. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
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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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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
-
Marije Oude Hengel
“VNG International contributes to connecting the dots between the local, national, regional and international level. What attracted me the most at VNG International is that knowledge on local governance - founded in the dutch expeirence - is shared, adapted to the needs of the local context and applied with a careful attention to sustainability. “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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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? “