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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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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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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Monique van Es
“Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “
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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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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 beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Marije Oude Hengel
“VNG International contributes to connecting the dots between the local, national, regional and international level. What attracted me the most at VNG International is that knowledge on local governance - founded in the dutch expeirence - is shared, adapted to the needs of the local context and applied with a careful attention to sustainability. “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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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. “
-
Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
-
Monique van Es
“Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “
-
Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
-
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. “
-
Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
-
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. “
-
Marije Oude Hengel
“VNG International contributes to connecting the dots between the local, national, regional and international level. What attracted me the most at VNG International is that knowledge on local governance - founded in the dutch expeirence - is shared, adapted to the needs of the local context and applied with a careful attention to sustainability. “
-
Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges has always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way to implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
-
Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “