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    calls the fellow citizens to, 1) before applying to any service from the village council to go to the JRBC and apply for building permit, and 2) citizens should first go to the JRBC before starting any construction work.

Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding

30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
From October 8 to 10, the UCLG World Council 2024 took place in The Hague under the theme: “A New Peace Agenda for Future Generations”. Hosted by the City of The Hague and VNG International, this…
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Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery

23 Oct - By Bo Altena
  In the aftermath of the civil war in Tigray region, in the north of Ethiopia, efforts to restore essential services and rebuild infrastructure have taken center stage. A critical aspect of this…
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Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley

22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
 Cliquez ici pour l’article en français As part of the implementation of the SDLG Water Benin project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, significant…
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Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight

01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
[cliquez ici pour l’article en français] In Benin, local authorities struggle to attract investors and businesses, which limits economic opportunities and local employment. The majority of communal…
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A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster

26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
In a significant move towards strengthening local governance and improving municipal services in Palestine, the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) has been successfully established within the…
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  • Jeroen van der Heide

    “Effective local governance is crucial for sustainable development as it solidifies the social contract between people and government, fostering trust and community cohesion “

  • Michelle van Raalte

    “It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “

  • Alex Brabant

    “Local Governance is the core of what allows the day-to-day life of societies to be more inclusive, sustainable and to face challenges. For that reason, working towards the strengthening of democratic local governments and institutions gives a fulfilling sense to our job. “

  • Sytske Post

    “I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “

  • Sjoerd Wilbers

    ““Take the town to the people” “

  • Kitty Franck

    “Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “

  • Irene ten Teije

    “Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “

  • 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. “

  • Mijke Rietbroek

    “Connecting global trends with local development is key for creating resilient societies “

  • Finn Speulman

    “I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “

  • Jeroen van der Heide

    “Effective local governance is crucial for sustainable development as it solidifies the social contract between people and government, fostering trust and community cohesion “

  • Michelle van Raalte

    “It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “

  • Alex Brabant

    “Local Governance is the core of what allows the day-to-day life of societies to be more inclusive, sustainable and to face challenges. For that reason, working towards the strengthening of democratic local governments and institutions gives a fulfilling sense to our job. “

  • Sytske Post

    “I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “

  • Sjoerd Wilbers

    ““Take the town to the people” “

  • Kitty Franck

    “Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “

  • Irene ten Teije

    “Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “

  • 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. “

  • Mijke Rietbroek

    “Connecting global trends with local development is key for creating resilient societies “

  • Finn Speulman

    “I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “
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