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VNG International are experts in strengthening democratic local government in developing countries and countries in transition. Local governments play a key role in the provision of basic services including water, waste management, health care and housing. They have a profound impact on areas such as safety, food security, rule of law and women’s rights. This is how our projects contribute in a sustainable way to better futures for people, communities and countries.

Building Better Futures

VNG International are experts in strengthening democratic local government in developing countries and countries in transition. Local governments play a key role in the provision of basic services including water, waste management, health care and housing. They have a profound impact on areas such as safety, food security, rule of law and women’s rights. This is how our projects contribute in a sustainable way to better futures for people, communities and countries.

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VNGI & UMT Project Recognized as Leading Innovation by OECD

26 Jan - By Mathijs Kuppen

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recognised the project titled ‘Municipal Authorities in Türkiye Realising Alliances with Citizens’ Assemblies’ (MATRA-CA) as a…

Improving Sustainability of the WASH Sector in Upper Egypt (ISWS)

22 Dec - By Vera Bosch

Improving Sustainability of the WASH Sector in Upper Egypt (ISWS) is a 30-month project that focuses on four the Governorates of Minia, Assiut, Sohag and Qina in Upper Egypt to improve the…

OSR onboarding workshop with the inner circle

20 Dec - By Noa Anzion

On Friday 9 December 2022, VNG International organized an onboarding Own Source Revenue (OSR) virtual workshop to bring together the most inner circle of the SDLG program team to understand the scope…

SDLG Iraq has officially been launched!

30 Nov - By Miriam Collaris

On the 24th of October 2022, a kick-off conference was held in Erbil to introduce and officially start the Sustainable Development through Improved Local Governance (SDLG) Iraq project. Iraq is one…

La Journée de la Commune au Burundi

17 Nov - By Eva Peppelman

Le 8 juillet, l'Association des Communes du Burundi (ACO-BURUNDI) a organisé sa conférence annuelle 'La Journée de la Commune', financée par le programme SDLG. Le programme Développement Durable au…

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EU cities

12 Dec, 2022

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…

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05 Dec, 2022

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…

Photo credit: ACO-Burundi

17 Nov, 2022

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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