Project Updates
VNGI & UMT Project Recognized as Leading Innovation by OECD
26 Jan - By Mathijs Kuppen
Improving Sustainability of the WASH Sector in Upper Egypt (ISWS)
22 Dec - By Vera Bosch
OSR onboarding workshop with the inner circle
20 Dec - By Noa Anzion
SDLG Iraq has officially been launched!
30 Nov - By Miriam Collaris
La Journée de la Commune au Burundi
17 Nov - By Eva Peppelman
VNG International News
Making capital work for cities: “designate your money”
With the aim to exchange practices on municipal financing mechanisms for climate change adaptation, the Vice-Mayor of the municipality of Rhenen, Mr. Hans Boerkamp, participated…
MASAR Closing Conference 21-22 November
On 21 and 22 November the Closing Conference of the “Maintaining Strength and Resilience for Local Governments in Iraq and Lebanon” (MASAR) programme took place in Brussels The…
Day of Municipalities in Burundi
On July 8th the Burundian Association of Municipalities (ACO-BURUNDI) organised its yearly conference ‘La Journée de la Commune’, the day of the commune, financed by the SDLG…
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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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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Maxime Smeets
““The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of VNG International’s programmes. 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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Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “
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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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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Joppe Bastiaansen
“I strongly believe that local governments worldwide play the most important role in improving the lives of citizens. In doing so, we can learn a lot from each other. I consider it a great privilege to be able to contribute to strengthening the capacity of these governments and find great reward in the contribution we bring together to a better and sustainable future. “
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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Mathijs Kuppen
“Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Vera Bosch
“The focus on strengthening local governance is what motivates me the most in VNG International's work, as I believe that on this level - local governments together with their citizens - the biggest difference can be made to make citizens' daily lives more comfortable, enjoyable and safe. “
-
Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Maxime Smeets
““The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of VNG International’s programmes. 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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Rolf Swart
“Working with all these wonderful people in municipalities, cities and districts are a source of inspiration for innovation, experimenting and learning. “