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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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