Project Updates
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
30 Oct - By Sanne van Amerongen
Post-Conflict Governance in Tigray: A Focus on Social Accountability and Community-Driven Recovery
23 Oct - By Bo Altena
Eight warning beacons rehabilitated to strengthen community flood monitoring in Benin's Lower Ouémé Valley
22 Oct - By Maud Alberge
Investments Fair puts Beninese Municipalities' resources and potential in the spotlight
01 Oct - By Nicole Osuji
A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster
26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
VNG International News
Addressing Urban Violence through Local Peacebuilding
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…
Bijeenkomst 'Mondiaal op lokale schaal: de kracht van Nederlandse gemeenten'
Woensdag 16 oktober 14.00 – 15.30 uur Nieuwspoort (Bezuidenhoutseweg 67, 2594 AC Den Haag) De Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) maakt zich sterk voor een krachtige lokale…
Launch Think and Do Tank Kenya
Kick-off Think and Do Tank VNG International, Millennium Water Alliance and Akvo Foundation have jointly launched the Think and Do Tank in Support of Accelerating Resilience…
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Azza Derbali
“Decentralization is not merely a technical process. In countries going through transitions, it is also a stabilization tool that enables the concretization of the principles and values people yearn for. “
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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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Daan Stelder
““Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas.” “
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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. “
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Tetiana van Waveren
““There is nothing more rewarding than working with people who are changing their communities for better. That is what inspiring me while working with local self-governments”. “
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Alyssa Zamouri
“"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “
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Azza Derbali
“Decentralization is not merely a technical process. In countries going through transitions, it is also a stabilization tool that enables the concretization of the principles and values people yearn for. “
-
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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Gaby Koster
“The most succesful event is the one that achieves your goals and exceeds your expectations “
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Raphaël Marçon
“Working on developmental issues is like building a house; you work your way up and establish strong and sustainable foundations that empower and support the rest of the structure.
I believe that strenghtening democratic local governments and institutions is fundamental in realizing inclusive and sustainable communities. Playing a (small) part in this, is a great privilege for me! “ -
Daan Stelder
““Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas.” “
-
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. “
-
Tetiana van Waveren
““There is nothing more rewarding than working with people who are changing their communities for better. That is what inspiring me while working with local self-governments”. “
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Alyssa Zamouri
“"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiaries are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Kitty Franck
“Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “