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Comparative analysis of the DEALS approach in two pilot wards in Pathein

27 May - By Myrte van der Spek
This comparative analysis of the two pilot wards in Pathein was done by theCity Focal Person (CFP) in April 2020. The reason for this analysis is thedifferent levels of enthusiasm, success or…Read update

Pereira Recycling Festival via Facebook Live

19 May - By Irene Oostveen
  Last night we celebrated the annual Recycling Festival of Pereira Colombia, via Facebook Live.   With live music and workshops on making music instruments from your household waste and many…Read update

Color red had to come and sell on Mondays

18 May - By Irene Oostveen
In this podcast #12 we interview Prince Aboagye Anokye, expert for the DEALS project in Kumasi, Ghana. He explains the current situation in the city of Kumasi in relation to the COVID-19. The…Read update

Luckily, they already had tax income

12 May - By Irene Oostveen
In this podcast #11 we interview Peter van Tongeren, expert for the DEALS project in Beira, Mozambique. He explains the current situation in the city of Beira in relation to the COVID-19 virus. The…Read update

Cloud and Clock Theory

30 Apr - By Irene Oostveen
 In Podcast (#10) we interview Naw Htee ku Paw, project coordinator of the Governance of Inclusive Green Growth programme in the city of Pathein, in Myanmar. Myanmar is a country in governance…Read update
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    “For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “

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    “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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    “What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law.    “

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    “Our tax revenue for economic enhancement methodology covers the challenges that many cities around the world are facing to deliver good basic services to their citizens and the root causes of these challenges: lack of funds caused by poor fiscal performance and thus untapped revenu. “

  • Jarik Stollenga

    “Ain't no mountain high enough. Ain't no valley low enough. Ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from creating better local governments, babe. “

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    “Concrete work in an idealistic firm “

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    “I love to support my colleagues. “

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    “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “

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    “Connecting the global and the local is something that inspires me. I believe that through its projects, VNG International contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on the local level. “

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