Project Updates
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery
23 Oct - By Bo Altena
Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley
22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight
01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster
26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
VNG International News
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
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…
Bijeenkomst 'Mondiaal op lokale schaal: de kracht van Nederlandse gemeenten'
Woensdag 16 oktober 14.00 – 15.30 uur Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, 2594 AC Den Haag) De Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) maakt zich sterk voor een krachtige lokale…
Launch Think and Do Tank Kenya
Kick-off Think and Do Tank VNG International, Millennium Water Alliance and Akvo Foundation have jointly launched the Think and Do Tank in Support of Accelerating Resilience…
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Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “
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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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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Nathalie Janssen
“Think globally, act locally". Supporting local governments is the key to achieving valuable and sustainable impact on the long-term. I am grateful to be part of this process and proud of what we achieve together with all colleagues and experts at VNG International. “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Maud Alberge
“Lasting change begins with local decision-making. Decentralized governance ensures that solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each region, enhancing accountability towards the communities. “
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Michelle van Raalte
“It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “
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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 “
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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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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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Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “
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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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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Nathalie Janssen
“Think globally, act locally". Supporting local governments is the key to achieving valuable and sustainable impact on the long-term. I am grateful to be part of this process and proud of what we achieve together with all colleagues and experts at VNG International. “
-
Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Maud Alberge
“Lasting change begins with local decision-making. Decentralized governance ensures that solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each region, enhancing accountability towards the communities. “
-
Michelle van Raalte
“It takes two to tango!" - Collaboration, effort, and meaningful participation of different stakeholders is essential to reach increased impact globally. “
-
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 “
-
Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
-
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. “