Project Updates
Tools for Promoting Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development by advancing strong partnerships
07 Jul - By Maxime Smeets
Blog post gender & covid19
01 Jul - By Volkert Doop
Now Available: Recording and Summary Report of Webinar on “Local Authorities and the Challenge of Urban Violence” …
24 Jun - By Irene Oostveen
Municipal Services and Covid-19 – A Learning Journey
23 Jun - By Myrte van der Spek
The Peace Agenda during and after COVID 19 – The UCLG Peace Prize
16 Jun - By Sanne van Amerongen
VNG International News
2020 United Nations High-Level Political Forum: 7-16 July 2020 / Local and Regional Government’s Agenda [UCLG Circular 13/2020]
Source: UCLG 2020 United Nations High-Level Political Forum 7 – 16 July 2020, Local and Regional Government’s Agenda The 2020 United Nations High-level Political Forum (…
First online CIB meeting gathers 150 local government development cooperation professionals
On the 17th of June, the CIB secretariat facilitated a first online CIB annual meeting, with more than 150 participants from all around the world. Practitioners working on…
UCLG Presidency announces Decalogue for the COVID-19 aftermath
Following the 12 Live Learning events on COVID-19 and various topics (gender equality, mobility, technology, informalities, the role of local and regional government associations…
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Sandra Sequeira
“I love to support my colleagues. “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Miriam Collaris
“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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
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 beneficiraies are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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Sandra Sequeira
“I love to support my colleagues. “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Miriam Collaris
“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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
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 beneficiraies are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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. “
-
Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “