Project Updates
End Conference of Libyan Local Governance and Stabilisation Programme
14 Jun - By Karim Boussak
ASPIRE Advisory Committee
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Berbera takes LED action
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
ALGASL represents all Somaliland districts
12 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Love is in the Air
05 Jun - By Myrte van der Spek
VNG International News
Global Goals VIPbus op VNG Congres
Op 4 en 5 juni staat de Global Goals VIPbus op het VNG Jaarcongres. Kom kijken in de bus, ga in gesprek over de Global Goals en de Omgevingswet, en ding mee naar een gratis bezoek…
Circular budget
When Herman Calvo, director of the Metropolitan Area of Centro Occidente (incl. the municipality of Pereira) grew up his grandparents gave him examples on how to live a…
In a divided West Bank: Area C municipality reconnects to colleagues from Area A
The mayor and village council members from Area C village Khalet al-Mayya were invited by Area A city of Ramallah to join them to exchange ideas on how to improve civil services…
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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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Joyce Langewen
“Local governments are the building blocks to establishing democratic governance for it is the space where citizens can express their needs and demand accountability. As such, I believe exchanges between global, national and local facets is necessary! “
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Julia Soldatiuk
“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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Chris van der Valk
“What I love about working for VNG International is the contribution I can make to ensuring professional project management, to the establishment and development of our in-country presences and to acquiring new business. All with a view on improving public administration around the world. “
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Boudewijn Cnossen
“Citizens in the Arab world often experience a wide gap between them and the central government. In our projects in Egypt and Jordan, I have experienced first hand that local governments can fill this gap and make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of their citizens. This strongly motivates me to, through our projects, keep contributing to the strenghtening of local authorities in the Arab region over the coming years. “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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Nicole Ward-Boot
“It's always very inspiring to see how an intervention at local government level has such a direct impact on the lives of its citizens. For instance, just by bringing citizens and local government together in Zimbabwe, we were able to reignite the building of the only health clinic within a 20km radius. “
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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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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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Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “
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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. “
-
Joyce Langewen
“Local governments are the building blocks to establishing democratic governance for it is the space where citizens can express their needs and demand accountability. As such, I believe exchanges between global, national and local facets is necessary! “
-
Julia Soldatiuk
“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. “
-
Chris van der Valk
“What I love about working for VNG International is the contribution I can make to ensuring professional project management, to the establishment and development of our in-country presences and to acquiring new business. All with a view on improving public administration around the world. “
-
Boudewijn Cnossen
“Citizens in the Arab world often experience a wide gap between them and the central government. In our projects in Egypt and Jordan, I have experienced first hand that local governments can fill this gap and make a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of their citizens. This strongly motivates me to, through our projects, keep contributing to the strenghtening of local authorities in the Arab region over the coming years. “
-
Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
-
Nicole Ward-Boot
“It's always very inspiring to see how an intervention at local government level has such a direct impact on the lives of its citizens. For instance, just by bringing citizens and local government together in Zimbabwe, we were able to reignite the building of the only health clinic within a 20km radius. “
-
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'. “
-
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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Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “