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A Milestone in Local Governance: Establishment of the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) in the West Ramallah Cluster

26 Aug - By Miriam Collaris
In a significant move towards strengthening local governance and improving municipal services in Palestine, the Joint Regional Building Committee (JRBC) has been successfully established within the…Read update

Facilitating community dialogues with "Gender Champions"

13 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français. We are delighted to affirm our commitment regarding gender equality within the Land Reform for Increased Agricultural Productivity project in Togo (LRAP)…Read update

The SDLG Programme facilitates consultations with City and Municipal Leaders to review the National Refugee Policy 2024

12 Aug - By Sjoerd Wilbers
The Government of Uganda through the office of the Prime Minister formulated the National Refugee Policy 2024 to support an integrated refugee response and management at the backdrop of unprecedented…Read update

Restitution session on mapping, demarcation, georeferencing of parcels and conflicts mediation

06 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français In the framework of the Land Reform for Increased Agricultural Productivity project in #Togo (LRAP), we organized a restitution session on mapping, demarcation…Read update

Visit to LRAP project experimental sites and 4th off-site session of the National Advisory Committee

01 Aug - By Caroline Herouan-Guy
Cliquez ici pour l’article en français  As a prelude to the start of experimentation in the five partner communes of the LRAP project (Zio 4, Wawa 2, Tchamba 3, Dankpen 2 and Oti sud 2), the members…Read update
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  • Bo Altena

    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

  • Kitty Franck

    “Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “

  • Sytske Post

    “I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “

  • Robert van der Wolff

    “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Yet be reminded that the pursuit for perfection will be at the expense of progress. “

  • Evangeline (Evy) Verstraelen

    “Local communities and governments are at the core of VNG International and the only road to inclusive and sustainable change. “

  • Anne-Marie Tosserams

    “Carpe diem “

  • 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. “

  • 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! “

  • Alyssa Zamouri

    “"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “

  • 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. “

  • Bo Altena

    “Working in and with fragile states gives us the perfect opportunity to build back better. Crisis recovery goes beyond the provision of immediate relief: it includes the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of basic services and the strengthening of people’s resilience to deal with future crises. In this, local government is essential. “

  • Kitty Franck

    “Samenwerken met leuke mensen die wereldwijd goede dingen doen, zorgt ervoor dat je met een glimlach naar je werk gaat. “

  • Sytske Post

    “I am motivated by VNG International's emphasis on strengthening local governance. Especially in post-conflict or post-disaster settings, local governments, together with their citizens, play a pivitol role in state rebuilding and reconstruction “

  • Robert van der Wolff

    “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Yet be reminded that the pursuit for perfection will be at the expense of progress. “

  • Evangeline (Evy) Verstraelen

    “Local communities and governments are at the core of VNG International and the only road to inclusive and sustainable change. “

  • Anne-Marie Tosserams

    “Carpe diem “

  • 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. “

  • 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! “

  • Alyssa Zamouri

    “"Real change starts at the grassroots. Local communities are the backbone of progress, where small actions lead to big transformations." “

  • 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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