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VNG International invites you to explore its global projects and programmes. In collaboration with local governments, communities, civil society, the private sector, national governments, and other stakeholders, we strive to share expertise and implement initiatives that foster better futures for all. By supporting local governments as enduring institutions, we act as catalysts, empowering them to lead decision-making and shape a brighter future for their citizens.
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  • ADIL – Appui au Développement Intégré Local

    Country: Algeria
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start August 1, 2024 till July 31, 2027
    ADIL drives Algeria’s decentralization reforms by strengthening local governance and unlocking territorial potential.

  • Analysing and Improving Land Rights Frameworks

    Country: South Sudan
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start December 8, 2023 till December 7, 2024
    Strengthens understanding of land rights systems in fragile contexts. By applying inclusive, conflict- and gender-sensitive approaches, it helps reduce tensions and supports fair land governance, contributing to more stable communities.

  • Appui à la Valorisation Economique et à la Reconstruction Durable des communes sinistrées dans le Haut Atlas (AVERDHA)

    Country: Morocco
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start October 1, 2023 till September 30, 2026
    Supports earthquake-affected municipalities in the High Atlas to rebuild services and communities. By combining recovery with long-term resilience and local participation, it strengthens municipalities to respond to real needs on the ground.

  • Area (C) Resilience Development Initiative

    Country: Palestinian Territory, Occupied
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start February 1, 2018 till February 1, 2021
    Strengthens Palestinian local governments to deliver services and support local development. By building institutional capacity, supporting advocacy and improving planning, the project helps communities in Area C become more resilient and better governed.

  • Beira Land Administration Systems Project 3

    Country: Mozambique
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start August 1, 2022 till July 31, 2025
    Supports Beira to improve land administration, urban planning and climate resilience. By strengthening local systems and leadership, it helps the city manage growth and deliver better services for its population.

  • Caribbean Exchange Network (Caribische Uitwisselingsfaciliteit/netwerk)

    Country: Sint Maarten
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start July 21, 2023 till March 31, 2024
    Offers tailored support and knowledge exchange to strengthen governance across Caribbean islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It helps build local capacity and improve cooperation between governments.

  • China knowledge network local governments

    Country: Netherlands
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start February 1, 2020 till June 30, 2021
    The wider objective of the project is to assist the national government of the Netherlands in better facilitating information exchange and streamline intermunicipal coordination and cooperation amongst Dutch local governments in their paradiplomatic relations with China.

  • Decentralisation of Property Tax (I)

    Country: Palestinian Territory, Occupied
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start August 1, 2018 till December 31, 2022
    The overall objective was to investigate how decentralisation of property tax can contribute to enhance (property) tax revenues to enable municipalities in Palestine to deliver improved basic services to citizens.

  • Decentralisation of Property Tax (II)

    Country: Palestinian Territory, Occupied
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start September 1, 2018 till March 31, 2023
    This project enhanced municipal finances and service delivery by enabling decentralised property tax collection through improved legal frameworks, IT systems, data management and local capacity building.

  • Democratic Governance East Activity

    Country: Ukraine
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start February 28, 2019 till September 30, 2023
    By promoting inclusive governance, gender equality and civic participation in eastern Ukraine, the project strengthens local institutions and helps communities stay resilient in times of crisis.

  • Dutch Societal Innovation Hub

    Country: Netherlands
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start December 6, 2022 till September 30, 2025
    This project accelerated digital and green transformation in the public sector by connecting ecosystems and public authorities to develop, test and scale mission‑driven innovations for public services.

  • Ethiopia, Sustainable Development through Improved Local Governance

    Country: Ethiopia
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start January 1, 2024 till December 31, 2026
    This programme supports the Ministry of Finance in implementing a new property tax system. By bringing together stakeholders from national, regional and local levels, the programme develops regulations, tools and shared approaches.

  • EU Facility Supporting Policy Dialogue and Technical Assistance in Iraq

    Country: Iraq
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start April 11, 2024 till July 14, 2025
    The objective of this project was to strengthen public institutions so they could make better policies, plan and act more effectively, work with non‑state actors and respond to citizens’ needs in support of socio‑economic development.

  • Field Level Leadership Program for Beira

    Country: Mozambique
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start July 1, 2021 till May 31, 2023
    This project strengthened Beira’s sanitation service by building motivated leadership, improving work culture and performance, and increasing access to safe sanitation and citizen satisfaction.

  • Governors Programme on Local Governance & Development

    Country: Oman
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start March 31, 2023 till December 31, 2023
    This project built the skills of Omani governors and municipal leaders through exchanges in Oman and the Netherlands on decentralisation, participation and local development.

  • Horizontal Monitoring Model piloting

    Country: Bulgaria
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start July 1, 2021 till November 1, 2023
    This project supported Bulgaria’s tax administration in shifting towards cooperative compliance, using trust-based monitoring to enhance transparency and taxpayer relations.

  • Implementation of Multipurpose Cadastre

    Country: Colombia
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start May 17, 2022 till November 30, 2023
    Insecure land rights in Colombia increase the risk of conflict and violence, especially for vulnerable groups. This project strengthened a multipurpose cadastre to improve land security, support social cohesion and enable more inclusive local governance.

  • Kenya Devolution Programme

    Country: Kenya
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start January 5, 2022 till September 30, 2022
    This project supported Kenyan county governments to improve spatial planning and own source revenue collection, helping them deliver better services under devolution.

  • Kumasi Citãs-Unies France COVID-19 Recovery Programme

    Country: Ghana
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start December 7, 2020 till August 31, 2022
    This project supported Kumasi’s response to the COVID‑19 pandemic by helping small businesses recover and providing practical support to vulnerable communities. It combined economic recovery, capacity building and targeted social support to improve resilience during the crisis.

  • Land Reform to accelerate Agricultural Productivity (I), Togo

    Country: Togo
    Field of expertise: Building More Effective Public Administration
    Duration: Start August 1, 2022 till July 31, 2023
    Secure land rights drive investment and growth. In Togo, this project helps the government put land reform into practice and improve clear and accessible land administration for citizens.