Project Updates
Launch of the new We are Able! project
07 Jun - By Miriam Collaris
Renewal Memorandum of Understanding with Local Government Board
07 Jun - By Miriam Collaris
MoU for the Establishment of a Libyan National Training Institute for Local Administration Cadres
03 Jun - By Sanna Hyotylainen
% of people that express confidence in the process
27 May - By Irene Oostveen
Lebanon's Multiple Service Delivery Challenges
21 May - By Anne-Lies Risseeuw
VNG International News
VNG International’s Annual Update 2021
VNG International’s Annual Update 2021 is now available. “’Building Back Better’. That slogan provides a positive perspective for when the pandemic is over. It also…
MoU for the Establishment of a Libyan National Training Institute for Local Administration Cadres
After discussions with the Minister of Local Governance of the Libyan Government of National Unity, the Ministry of Local Governance (MLG) has signed a Memorandum of Understand (…
VNG International’s local taxation programme featured in UNCDF report on Ghana
VNG International takes pride in featuring in UN Capital Development Fund’s (UNCDF) report on investment and economic development in secondary cities in Ghana and Uganda. Our Tax…
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Patrizia Mausner
“Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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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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Joëlle van den Nouland
“Do not learn to work but work to learn. “
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Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “
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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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “
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Patrizia Mausner
“Don't waste your time! Ask me and I'll take care of it! “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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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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Joëlle van den Nouland
“Do not learn to work but work to learn. “
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Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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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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Jessie Post
“While local governments and governance stand central in our work - its the people that we work with which make all the difference. “
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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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Linda Verhoeven
“Being able to work with lots of different people within lots of different projects is what I really like about my job.
During an average day at work I am busy with the last details for an upcoming event, making graphics for a new flyer, helping foreign participants who will join a studyvisit to The Netherlands with their travel arrangements. Never a dull moment. “