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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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  • Burundi, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: Burundi
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    By enhancing citizens’ voices in local governance, IDEAL Burundi aspires to improve human security in 8 local governments, in particular for vulnerable groups such as women and youth.

  • Capacity and Institution Building (CIB) Working Group

    Country: World
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2023 till March 31, 2025
    Provides a platform for local governments and associations to exchange knowledge on capacity development. It supports stronger institutions through collaboration and shared learning worldwide.

  • Civic Engagement Activity

    Country: Ethiopia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start March 30, 2023 till February 26, 2027
    This project supports civil society and civic partnerships in Ethiopia to advance inclusive dialogue and human rights. It helps citizens and local actors engage constructively with government and public decision-making.

  • DANWADAAG: Improving the social contract through inclusive and transparent Disaster Risk Management

    Country: Somalia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2021 till March 31, 2025
    Danwadaag improves disaster risk management in Somalia and Somaliland by building trust, cooperation and inclusive decision-making between communities and authorities.

  • Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: World
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme supports local governments in fragile contexts to involve citizens in decision making. Through training, policy advice and peer learning, the programme improves services, strengthens local cooperation and builds trust between citizens and authorities.

  • Initiative for an effective decentralisation and attractive municipalities (IDEMA)

    Country: Tunisia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start November 7, 2018 till October 31, 2022
    This project supports decentralisation in Tunisia by improving local services, strengthening local economies and promoting citizen participation, accountability and social cohesion.

  • Mali, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: Mali
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme in Mali supported five pilot communes in their integrated water resources management. It also supports the national association of municipalities in their lobby efforts to improve the institutional environment.

  • Mouwatinat

    Country: Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start August 1, 2022 till March 31, 2025
    The wider objective of the project was increased institutional capacity to foster participation of women in decision-making in Libya especially on municipal level.

  • Municipal Property Tax System (MPTS-SL)

    Country: Sierra Leone
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start November 1, 2023 till November 1, 2024
    This project developed a municipal property tax system to support effective property tax administration across local governments in Sierra Leone.

  • National Community Driven Development Project I

    Country: Myanmar
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start December 22, 2015 till May 6, 2021
    This project supported and enabled poor rural communities to benefit from improved communication and access to local and government services, within the context of the National Community Driven Development Project.

  • National Community Driven Development Project II

    Country: Myanmar
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 5, 2021 till May 6, 2021
    This project supported and enabled poor rural communities to benefit from improved communication and access to local and government services, within the context of the National Community Driven Development Project.

  • Palestine, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: Palestinian Territory, Occupied
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme supported Palestinian municipalities in developing a joint approach with their communities to create job opportunities and to promote prosperity.

  • Programme de Participation Citoyenne aux Politiques Publiques au Bénin pour le Développement Economique Local (PartiCiP au DEL)

    Country: Benin
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start October 15, 2021 till December 31, 2024
    Promoted faster local economic development by linking participatory democracy and transparent, inclusive governance at the municipal level. This helps municipalities respond better to community needs and supports sustainable local development.

  • Realizing Alliances with Citizen Assemblies

    Country: Turkey
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start November 1, 2020 till November 1, 2022
    The overall objective of the project was to contribute to enhanced local governance in Turkey through improved procedural participation process and participatory decision-making methods.

  • Rwanda, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: Rwanda
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme supported six growing Rwandan cities in dealing with the challenges brought by rapid urbanisation. By closely involving local citizens in this process, we ensure that their needs are reflected in policies and services developed to address these challenges.

  • Social Accountability Program 3

    Country: Ethiopia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2019 till November 30, 2024
    By institutionalising social accountability, the programme enabled citizens and local governments to jointly assess basic services, agree on improvements and integrate these into local planning and budgeting.

  • Somalia, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: Somalia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme supports Somaliland’s local governments and the Association of Local Government Authorities of Somaliland (ALGASL) to strengthen local governance and resilience to climate and development challenges.

  • Somalia, Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance

    Country: Somalia
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2022 till December 31, 2026
    SDLG Somalia promotes local economic development by supporting cooperation among local authorities, youth and marginalized groups.

  • South Sudan, Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)

    Country: South Sudan
    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start January 1, 2017 till December 31, 2021
    The IDEAL programme in South Sudan supports local governments in improving the delivery and accessibility of WASH services, systems that provide safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion.

  • Support to Public Administration Reform Visibility and Communication in Serbia

    Field of expertise: Involving Citizens in Decision Making
    Duration: Start August 1, 2018 till January 31, 2024
    The Serbian Government received assistance through this project in enhancing visibility and communication for reforms in Public Administration, Public Financial Management and the Sector Reform Contract.