Project Updates
We Are Able! Projectbezoek Ethiopië
09 Aug - By Volkert Doop
DANWADAAG’s first results are taking shape
05 Aug - By Maxime Smeets
Introducing the SDLG Uganda programme team
03 Aug - By Anne van Dam
The Brain Dump: Lessons learned on improving solid waste management in Myanmar, Colombia, and Benin
25 Jul - By Irene Oostveen
Launch of Property Tax Pilot in Yirgalem City
15 Jun - By Bo Altena
VNG International News
Peace of nations v. Peace of mind
Resultatenmeting in ontwikkelingssamenwerking is van oudsher een heet hangijzer. Hoe meet je ‘outcomes’, ‘impact’ en ‘change’, en laat je aan de donor zien dat je ‘adaptive en ‘…
Development or peace: what comes first? An experience from Myanmar
In Myanmar we discussed whether we first should have peace for development to take place or whether development would finally lead to peace and stability in the country? Seventy…
DANWADAAG’s first results are taking shape
Last week the VNG International team visited Somaliland as part of the DANWADAAG programme that was launched last year in pilot districts Hargeisa and Burco. The consortium…
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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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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. I am sure this is the only way to create a sustainable impact. Moreover, it gives me the opportunity to learn from as many different people as possible. “
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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Stefan Grotenhuis
“Striving for value for money for our donors “
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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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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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Lingmei Ma
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. “
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Evelyn Scholte
“A little progress each day adds up to big results “
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Maxime Smeets
“The inclusion of both local authorities and communities in the process of change is a core strength of the IDEAL programme and VNG International in general. I am sure this is the only way to create a sustainable impact. Moreover, it gives me the opportunity to learn from as many different people as possible. “
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Rolf Swart
“Get out there and work with all these wonderful people in cities, towns and districts, innovate, experiment, learn and make a difference. “
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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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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Stefan Grotenhuis
“Striving for value for money for our donors “
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Nicole Osuji
“In post-conflict settings, state rebuilding and reconstruction can amount to nothing, if not backed up at the local level by an effective governance system that is trusted by the citizens it is supposed to serve. In so doing, international cooperation can be of great assistance, but if and only if sustainability is ensured through ownership taken both by local officials, and local CSOs. “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
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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. “