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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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! “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
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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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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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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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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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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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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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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! “
-
Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
-
Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
-
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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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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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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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. “
-
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. “
-
Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “