VNG International and Cordaid have launched the second phase of the ESPER programme (Ensemble pour la Sécurité et la Paix à l’est de la RDC). With support from the Government of the Netherlands, and in line with Congolese decentralisation, ESPER 2 strengthens local governance in addressing security challenges that affect daily life in communities across Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Dutch municipalities see that a growing number of citizens are deeply concerned about the situation in Gaza. Several municipalities in the Netherlands have spoken out against the national government’s policy. There might also be municipalities that want to express their solidarity in a concrete way.
Mayor of The Hague and UCLG president Jan van Zanen travelled to Montevideo, Uruguay, to take part in the Fifth World Forum of Cities and Local Governments for Peace. During the forum’s opening, Van Zanen launched the new edition of the UCLG Peace Prize, a global award recognizing local governments for their efforts in peacebuilding.
Sustainable local governance is essential for long-term impact. That message was clear during a recent mission to Ethiopia by VNG International as part of the We are Able! programme.
In response to the rapid changes occurring in Syria, VNG International recently hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of local governance in the country.
The ISWS project in Upper Egypt has significantly improved water and sanitation services for 2.5 million people by empowering communities, upgrading infrastructure, and streamlining complaint response systems.
The mid-term evaluation of the SDLG program highlights VNG International’s role in enhancing local governance across 14 countries, showing that empowering local governments and citizen-led initiatives is essential for responsive service delivery and sustainable development.
Co-workers from all over the world visited our headquarters in The Hague last week. Join us to see how they experienced the annual VNG International Staff Conference.
Since the earthquakes in Türkiye, we have been supporting municipalities in their recovery efforts, ensuring that local governments are equipped to lead their communities towards a stronger, more resilient future.
We proudly launched our solid waste management initiative with the handover of 600 household waste containers to villages in the West Ramallah Cluster.
VNG International’s Ethiopia Social Accountability Program (ESAP) concluded with a closing event, marking the end of a transformative initiative that improved equitable service delivery and accountability across Ethiopia since 2006.
The event ‘A New Peace Agenda for Future Generations’ brought together local government representatives from around the world to talk about sustainable impact of peacebuilding initiatives in local governance.
