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VNG International are experts in strengthening democratic local government in developing countries and countries in transition. Local governments play a key role in the provision of basic services including water, waste management, health care and housing. They have a profound impact on areas such as safety, food security, rule of law and women’s rights. This is how our projects contribute in a sustainable way to better futures for people, communities and countries.

VNG International and local partners are quickly adapting to the COVID-19 context. Find more information on our COVID-19 activities, approaches and products here.

Building Better Futures

VNG International are experts in strengthening democratic local government in developing countries and countries in transition. Local governments play a key role in the provision of basic services including water, waste management, health care and housing. They have a profound impact on areas such as safety, food security, rule of law and women’s rights. This is how our projects contribute in a sustainable way to better futures for people, communities and countries.

VNG International and local partners are quickly adapting to the COVID-19 context. Find more information on our COVID-19 activities, approaches and products here.

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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VNG International News

01 May, 2020

Covid-19 is just another challenge to overcome…

Last week our team in Eastern DR Congo was getting prepared to support the Chiefdom of Buhavu and the Territory of Kalehe in the fight against Covid-19: from the distribution of…

26 Mar, 2020

Information on VNG’s COVID-19 measures

With numbers of confirmed cases and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus still rising every day in the Netherlands, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities is playing a vital…

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20 Mar, 2020

VNG International Office is closed

Following the unprecedented worldwide developments around Covid-19 (coronavirus), the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), has temporarily closed its office in The…

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