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Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight

01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
[cliquez ici pour l’article en français] In Benin, local authorities struggle to attract investors and businesses, which limits economic opportunities and local employment. The majority of communal…
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A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster

26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
In a significant move towards strengthening local governance and improving municipal services in Palestine, the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) has been successfully established within the…
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Facilitating community dialogues with "Gender Champions"

13 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français. We are delighted to affirm our commitment regarding gender equality within the Land Reform for Increased Agricultural Productivity project in Togo (LRAP)…
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The SDLG Programme facilitates consultations with City and Municipal Leaders to review the National Refugee Policy 2024

12 Aug - By Sjoerd Wilbers
The Government of Uganda through the office of the Prime Minister formulated the National Refugee Policy 2024 to support an integrated refugee response and management at the backdrop of unprecedented…
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Restitution session on mapping, demarcation, georeferencing of parcels and conflicts mediation

06 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français In the framework of the Land Reform for Increased Agricultural Productivity project in #Togo (LRAP), we organized a restitution session on mapping, demarcation…
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    “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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  • Tetiana van Waveren

    ““There is nothing more rewarding than working with people who are changing their communities for better. That is what inspiring me while working with local self-governments”. “

  • Sytske Post

    “I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “

  • Marsia Prast

    “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “

  • Azza Derbali

    “Decentralization is not merely a technical process. In countries going through transitions, it is also a stabilization tool that enables the concretization of the principles and values people yearn for. “

  • Finn Speulman

    “I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “

  • Caroline Herouan-Guy

    ““Local governance is at the heart of the world's challenges” Thierry Kambere Katsongo “

  • 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. “

  • Michelle van Raalte

    “It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “

  • 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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    “Local communities and governments are at the core of VNG International and the only road to inclusive and sustainable change. “
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