Project Updates




Cairo Water Week 2023 Side-Event on “The Sustainability of the WASH sector in Egypt”
17 Nov - By Sanna Hyotylainen
Overview of PartiCiP au DEL activities from July to September 2023 - Newsletter #3
15 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
PartiCiP au DEL organizes workshop for the preparation of business plans in Ouidah, Benin
06 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
PartiCiP au DEL organises training workshop for tourist guides in Sô-Ava, Benin
06 Nov - By Nicole Osuji
Celebrating Urban October with a Gender Perspective
30 Oct - By Claudia de Laaf
VNG International News

Validation Meeting SDLG Kenya
On the 14th of November, VNG International hosted a Validation Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, for its new programme: Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance in…
“It is not by Chance” – Social Accountability requires Action!
Over the last twelve years, VNG International has worked together with Civil Society in Ethiopia to improve governance. Formal civil society—that is, organizations with legal…

VNG Fonds overhandigt cheque van ruim 760.000 euro aan het Rode Kruis
“Race tegen de klok voor winterhulp in aardbevingsgebied Marokko”. Zo kopte het Rode Kruis afgelopen maand, want winter vormt momenteel de grootste dreiging voor de bewoners van…
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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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Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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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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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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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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Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
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Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
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Marion Emke
“Small steps lead to the biggest changes. “
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Laura van der Zalm
“Let it go, let it flow “
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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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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. “
-
Floor Steenkamp
“At VNG Interational we often conceptualize municipalities as the first layer of government as it is closest and most accesible to citizens “
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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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Karim Boussak
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance! “
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Anouk de Boer
“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. “
-
Pieter Jeroense
“Working for municipalities, worldwide. That’s what drives me. The strong belief that the work we do is key for stability in a country, for welfare, and for the interests of citizens. To me, the importance of that dialogue with local communities is a universal principle. “
-
Rik Ploeg
“Strong democratic institutions at the local level are essential for working towards a sustainable and inclusive society. “
-
Marion Emke
“Small steps lead to the biggest changes. “
-
Laura van der Zalm
“Let it go, let it flow “
-
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. “