Project Updates
Illegal Settlements in Ward 12 The Mohinga Shop of Daw Ngwe
30 Jul - By Myrte van der Spek
Building Better Futures in Burundi
28 Jul - By Bo Altena
Mrs. Adelina Farrici- Shoqata per Autonomine Vendore - Association for Local Authonomy
27 Jul - By Judith Geerling
'Exchange and Learn’ within the IDEAL programme
14 Jul - By Maxime Smeets
Online IDEAL Advisory Board
14 Jul - By Maxime Smeets
VNG International News
Project Civil Society Partnership Facility for Resilience - Sint Maarten
VNG International’s proposed project “Civil Society Partnership Facility for Resilience” was recently approved by the World Bank and the Steering Committee of the Trust Fund for…
Interviews about local COVID-19 policies, with mayors from Belgium, Sweden and Tunisia
At the beginning of July, VNG International interviewed Mayors from three foreign cities, Helsingborg (Sweden), la Marsa (Tunisia) and Genk (Belgium), as input for an item on…
2020 United Nations High-Level Political Forum: 7-16 July 2020 / Local and Regional Government’s Agenda [UCLG Circular 13/2020]
Source: UCLG 2020 United Nations High-Level Political Forum 7 – 16 July 2020, Local and Regional Government’s Agenda The 2020 United Nations High-level Political Forum (…
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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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Thymen Ballering
“Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “
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Thomas Kuijpers
“Connecting the global and the local is something that inspires me. I believe that through its projects, VNG International contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on the local level. “
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Anke Tjoelker
“There is a common thread between local governments worldwide. A shared responsibility in securing its citizen's needs, a similar commitment towards its citizens, whilst acting in diverse contexts. “
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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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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
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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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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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Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “
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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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Thymen Ballering
“Strengthening and empowering local governance has a deep impact on how communities go about their daily lives. Therefore, I profoundly believe that our motto - 'building better futures by strengthening local governance' - serves as an antidote to growing despair and unrest the world over “
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Thomas Kuijpers
“Connecting the global and the local is something that inspires me. I believe that through its projects, VNG International contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals on the local level. “
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Anke Tjoelker
“There is a common thread between local governments worldwide. A shared responsibility in securing its citizen's needs, a similar commitment towards its citizens, whilst acting in diverse contexts. “
-
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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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Volkert Doop
“When our work helps local leaders together connect and formulate solutions to security issues, is very inspirational. I believe that creating a safe living environment is at the core of good local government. “
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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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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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Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “