Project Updates
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
An excerpt from the UCLG statement on Culture and COVID-19
09 Jun - By Jessie Post
VNG International News
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…
We Are Able! – Promoting Local Inclusion and Service Delivery for People with Disabilities
We are proud to have been awarded a #1 ranking score for our We Are Able! programme, which we designed together with ZOA (lead), the African Disability Forum, Light for the…
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…
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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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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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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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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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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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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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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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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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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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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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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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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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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Anne-Marie Tosserams
“Carpe diem “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “