Project Updates
SDG 1 and 2 presented to Member of Parliament
24 May - By Claudia de Laaf
Participation in practice: study visit by the Union of Municipalities of Turkey to the Netherlands
02 May - By Mathijs Kuppen
Closing Conference of the Shiraka Algeria Programme
28 Apr - By Neila Akrimi-Kemperman
DANWADAAG Retreat 28-29-30 March
06 Apr - By Maxime Smeets
Kick Off DANWADAAG and SDLG Somalia
06 Apr - By Maxime Smeets
VNG International News
New Director
VNG International is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Pieter Jeroense as our new Director from the 9th May 2022. As Director, Pieter will provide leadership to our…
Dutch administrators spoke with Ukrainian delegation on reconstruction of Ukraine
On 21 April 2022, members of the Ukrainian Parliament Maria Mezentseva, Olena Khomenko and the Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov visited the Netherlands. On behalf of the Embassy of…
We Are Able! at the Global Disability Summit 2022
This year, the Global Disability Summit (GDS) took place from 16 - 17 February 2022. We Are Able! has contributed to the event on both days, as a guest speaker during the WeThe15…
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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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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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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 beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Anne van Dam
“Culture and society are key elements in durable development. Which is why it is so important to work with local governments in projects and capacity building. “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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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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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Arthur Wiggers
“Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “
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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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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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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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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 beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Anne van Dam
“Culture and society are key elements in durable development. Which is why it is so important to work with local governments in projects and capacity building. “
-
Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
-
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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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Arthur Wiggers
“Everywhere in the world there are people working for positive change through local government. Are you one of them? I find it extremely rewarding working with you. “
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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. “