Project Updates
End Conference of Libyan Local Governance and Stabilisation Programme
14 Jun - By Karim Boussak
ASPIRE Advisory Committee
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Berbera takes LED action
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
ALGASL represents all Somaliland districts
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Love is in the Air
05 Jun - By Myrte van der Spek
VNG International News
Global Goals VIPbus op VNG Congres
Op 4 en 5 juni staat de Global Goals VIPbus op het VNG Jaarcongres. Kom kijken in de bus, ga in gesprek over de Global Goals en de Omgevingswet, en ding mee naar een gratis bezoek…
Circular budget
When Herman Calvo, director of the Metropolitan Area of Centro Occidente (incl. the municipality of Pereira) grew up his grandparents gave him examples on how to live a…
In a divided West Bank: Area C municipality reconnects to colleagues from Area A
The mayor and village council members from Area C village Khalet al-Mayya were invited by Area A city of Ramallah to join them to exchange ideas on how to improve civil services…
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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Esmeralda van der Plas
“I love my job: taking care of all the ins and outs at the ‘home office’. I am proud that my team ensures that our colleagues can carry out their valuable work. “
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Joyce Langewen
“Local governments are the building blocks to establishing democratic governance for it is the space where citizens can express their needs and demand accountability. As such, I believe exchanges between global, national and local facets is necessary! “
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Susan Paardekam
“What should we strive to achieve? How can we measure the changes we create? Who needs to be doing what to keep the momentum going and seize opportunities as they arise? Our work is a complex puzzle. I love puzzles. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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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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Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is build on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts help governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent government and services. “
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Bo Altena
“Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “
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Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Esmeralda van der Plas
“I love my job: taking care of all the ins and outs at the ‘home office’. I am proud that my team ensures that our colleagues can carry out their valuable work. “
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Joyce Langewen
“Local governments are the building blocks to establishing democratic governance for it is the space where citizens can express their needs and demand accountability. As such, I believe exchanges between global, national and local facets is necessary! “
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Susan Paardekam
“What should we strive to achieve? How can we measure the changes we create? Who needs to be doing what to keep the momentum going and seize opportunities as they arise? Our work is a complex puzzle. I love puzzles. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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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. “
-
Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is build on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts help governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent government and services. “
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Bo Altena
“Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “
-
Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
-
Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “