Project Updates
Comparative analysis of the DEALS approach in two pilot wards in Pathein
27 May - By Myrte van der Spek
Pereira Recycling Festival via Facebook Live
19 May - By Irene Oostveen
Color red had to come and sell on Mondays
18 May - By Irene Oostveen
Luckily, they already had tax income
12 May - By Irene Oostveen
Cloud and Clock Theory
30 Apr - By Irene Oostveen
VNG International News
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…
Information on VNG’s COVID-19 measures
With numbers of confirmed cases and deaths due to the COVID-19 virus still rising every day in the Netherlands, the Association of Netherlands Municipalities is playing a vital…
VNG International Office is closed
Following the unprecedented worldwide developments around Covid-19 (coronavirus), the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), has temporarily closed its office in The…
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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
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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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
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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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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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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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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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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 beneficiraies are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
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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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “ -
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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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. 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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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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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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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 beneficiraies are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “