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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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Jarik Stollenga
“Ain't no mountain high enough. Ain't no valley low enough. Ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from creating better local governments, babe. “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “
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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
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Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “
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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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Peter Knip
“Democratic local government is not 'the winner takes all'; it is 'respect for other views and minorities, building togetherness and leaving no one behind'. “
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Jarik Stollenga
“Ain't no mountain high enough. Ain't no valley low enough. Ain't no river wide enough. To keep me from creating better local governments, babe. “
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Christine Dijkstra
“I think strengthening local governance is essential in order to initiate and maintain sustainable improvements in living conditions on all levels, especially because it is smaller in scale and more easily accessible. “
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Sanna Hyotylainen
“How can local governments in conflict-affected regions act to reduce the impacts of violence and insecurity on development, and what kind of action can aid later on in peacebuilding processes and post-conflict reconciliation? “
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Caroline Herouan-Guy
“No development nor peace can be achieved without the active participation of local actors. Inclusion is the key to prosperous communities. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Sanne van Amerongen
“What I like about VNG International's projects is their local and context-specific approach. Local inclusive governance processes can promote peaceful societies and can help achieve stability and human security, which only comes with human rights and the rule of law. “
-
Julia Westerveld
“In my experience municipalities in different countries often deal with similar challenges. In our work in Ukraine I have seen that by working together municipalities are enhancing a transformative experience that empowers them to overcome challenges and become close to their citizens. “
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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “