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    calls the fellow citizens to, 1) before applying to any service from the village council to go to the JRBC and apply for building permit, and 2) citizens should first go to the JRBC before starting any construction work.

Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding

30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
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 International, this…
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Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery

23 Oct - By Bo Altena
  In the aftermath of the civil war in Tigray region, in the north of Ethiopia, efforts to restore essential services and rebuild infrastructure have taken center stage. A critical aspect of this…
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Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley

22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
 Cliquez ici pour l’article en français As part of the implementation of the SDLG Water Benin project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, significant…
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Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight

01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
[cliquez ici pour l’article en français] In Benin, local authorities struggle to attract investors and businesses, which limits economic opportunities and local employment. The majority of communal…
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A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster

26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
In a significant move towards strengthening local governance and improving municipal services in Palestine, the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) has been successfully established within the…
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    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

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  • Marsia Prast

    “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “

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    ““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “

  • Anne van Dam

    “Culture and society are key elements in durable development. Which is why it is so important to work with local governments in projects and capacity building. “

  • Marciano Johns

    “While always having been interested in international development cooperation, at VNG International I only realized how significant the impact can be when the approach to this is centered around local governance. “

  • Finn Speulman

    “I strongly believe that local governments can find local solutions for world problems. “

  • Stan Abma

    “I enjoy to collaboratively work in international settings
    “

  • Renske Steenbergen

    “I have seen how local governments around the world work for the same purposes: to serve their citizens in the best possible way and to build a sustainable future. It is rewarding to be part of that mission and to support municipalities in overcoming the challenges they come across. “

  • Claudia de Laaf

    “To me, it is crucial to bridge the personal with the political. Working together with local governments enables tangible impact on everyday life, creating a better space for current and future generations. “

  • Bo Altena

    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

  • Mathijs Kuppen

    “Working for VNG International allows me to have an impact on the level where government meets people. “

  • Marsia Prast

    “Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines “

  • Valentina Grootendorst Duarte

    ““The only way to do great work is to love what you do” “
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