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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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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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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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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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is built on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts support governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent governance. “
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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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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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Marsia Prast
“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “
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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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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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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Siebe Stellingwerf
“The world is built on tax money. Some 10.000 years ago, the agricultural revolution provided the world with an economic surplus that gave rise to bureaucracy and civilizations, paid by tax money. Today, our tax experts support governments worldwide in asking a fair contribution to their citizens, that provides for accountable and transparent governance. “
-
Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
-
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. “