Project Updates
VNG international issues the following statement in the wake of the Morocco earthquakes:
12 Sep - By Neila Akrimi-Kemperman
Localizing the 2030 Agenda: VNG’s active engagement at the UN SDG Summit next week
08 Sep - By Neila Akrimi-Kemperman
Contract signing ceremony for 48 young micro-project holders
15 Aug - By Marion Emke
Beyond words, mayors commit to treating the woes of their municipalities
01 Aug - By Nicole Osuji
Exchanging good case practices between Upper Egypt and Brabant (NL) in ISWS study visit
11 Jul - By Vera Bosch
VNG International News
Completion of Field-Level Leadership in Beira (Mozambique)
On the 31st of May we finished the Field-Level Leadership (FLL) programme in Beira in collaboration with the World Bank and funded by RVO. FLL is a multi-agent leadership…
Statement Libya
VNG International expresses its support the Libyan people after storm Daniel swept into Libya. Thousands have lost their lives and thousands of people are currently missing, as a…
The project preparing the scaling up of the Beninese land register (PPMEC) has been launched!
(cliquez ici pour l’article en français) On 1 July 2023, VNG International in partnership with MDF and Kadaster International together started Project Preparing for the Scaling…
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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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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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Eline Vermeer
“The voice of marginalised communities and international relations that take them into account are what interest me. Finding new ways towards a just and sustainable world, on the basis of trust and equality. “
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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. “
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Albert van Hal
“I lived in North Macedonia from 2000 until 2002 in the area where armed Albanians rose against the Macedonian state in 2001. I learned about the importance of local government because it was the cornerstone of the political agreement that stopped the war. “
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Annemieke de Vries
“Lifelong learning because standing still is going backwards! “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
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Mijke Rietbroek
“Connecting global trends with local development is key for creating resilient societies “
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Mariam Diakité
“In the wake of climate change, the increase of natural disasters, wars and conflicts over access to natural resources, strengthening local governance is not an option, it is a must. “
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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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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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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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Eline Vermeer
“The voice of marginalised communities and international relations that take them into account are what interest me. Finding new ways towards a just and sustainable world, on the basis of trust and equality. “
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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. “
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Albert van Hal
“I lived in North Macedonia from 2000 until 2002 in the area where armed Albanians rose against the Macedonian state in 2001. I learned about the importance of local government because it was the cornerstone of the political agreement that stopped the war. “
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Annemieke de Vries
“Lifelong learning because standing still is going backwards! “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
-
Mijke Rietbroek
“Connecting global trends with local development is key for creating resilient societies “
-
Mariam Diakité
“In the wake of climate change, the increase of natural disasters, wars and conflicts over access to natural resources, strengthening local governance is not an option, it is a must. “
-
Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “