Project Updates
Service delivery and local governance in a crisis situation: an adapted approach of VNG International in Myanmar
26 Jan - By Myrte van der Spek
Launching of the “Amahoro@Scale” project in Burundi
19 Jan - By Bo Altena
Implementing a systems approach for effective property taxation in Ghana
03 Jan - By Thymen Ballering
Strengthening Local Authorities in Burundi
23 Dec - By Eva Peppelman
DEALS Sèmè-Podji (Benin): Facilitation of the anti-silo approach
23 Dec - By Nicole Osuji
VNG International News
International Staff Conference of VNG International 2022
Our annual International Staff Conference has taken place on 20th of January 2022. Despite Covid-19 measures driving the need of yet another online edition, the conference has…
Training on Municipal Heritage Management in Algeria
How do you ensure that you as a municipality manage your heritage optimally, in order to achieve municipal goals? That was the central question of VNG International's four-day…
Bijdrage gemeentelijke experts aan crisismanagement Oekraïne
Nederlandse en Oekraïense gemeentelijke experts hebben met ambtenaren in Oost-Oekraïne gewerkt aan plannen om het crisis- en risicomanagementsysteem van 4…
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Monique van Es
“Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Miriam Collaris
“For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “
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Irene ten Teije
“Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “
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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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Neila Akrimi-Kemperman
“I see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through inclusive, genuine, concerted and collective effort. “
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Monique van Es
“Twenty years of international development and conflict-transformation experience have convinced me of the essential role of governance in securing just, equitable, and peaceful societies which enable everyone in society to prosper. “
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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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Stan Abma
“An enthusiastic professional who very much likes to cooperatively work on improving local government around the world “
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Miriam Collaris
“For me, the most important aspect of good local governance is the involvement of citizens. Only this can show the real needs of the community, needs that cannot be ignored. “
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Irene ten Teije
“Working on strengthening local governance in the dynamic context of Myanmar is a big learning experience... for the local authorities, citizens and CSOs involved in our projects in Myanmar, but also for me as a project manager! “
-
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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Neila Akrimi-Kemperman
“I see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through inclusive, genuine, concerted and collective effort. “