News & stories

Our Director, Pieter Jeroense, will step down from his role at VNG International as he takes up the position of General Director of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) as of 15 June 2026.

In Tripoli, Lebanon, young people and the city government have worked together on practical changes to make daily life safer and easier for residents. With support from VNG International, the initiative has led to improvements in road safety, faster local response and better communication between residents and the municipality.

Havenbedrijf Rotterdam, VNG International, de gemeente Rotterdam en Lüderitz Town Council starten projecten om de Namibische stad Lüderitz en de haven voor te bereiden op de verwachte economische groei in de regio.

A new refugee management curriculum marks a shift towards stronger public sector capacity. The first cohort of 30 officials has now graduated.

VNG International marks 25 years of strengthening local governance and shares a video showing its impact and link to Dutch policy priorities.

VNG International prepares a pilot to support local governance in Syria, focusing on services, trust and stronger institutions.

Ukraine urgently asks Dutch municipalities for generators and other energy equipment to keep essential services running.

A former illegal waste dump in Ainata, Lebanon, is now a lavender field, creating income for residents and refugees and strengthening local cohesion.

Kenya validates a new curriculum to strengthen refugee governance and improve capacity for inclusive local services.

Dutch politicians call for a stronger role for local governments in foreign policy, stressing their importance for stable and resilient societies.

Two years after the High Atlas earthquake in Morocco, recovery is progressing thanks to support from 39 Dutch municipalities through the VNG Fund.

Appel à projets pour la Subvention Locale d’Adaptation au Changement Climatique (SLACC) au Bénin. This is a call for project proposals.