Research & publications
VNG International shares a collection of resources that bring our work with local governments around the world to life. Here you’ll find thematic research reports, policy and approach papers, practical manuals and toolkits, strategies and case studies from different countries and programmes.
Conflict, displacement & fragile contexts
English (pdf)
- VNG International’s approach to crisis management and recovery
- VNG International’s approach to food security
- A Toolkit for Leaders and Changemakers in Local Governments
- Local Government Resilience Programme Lebanon (YouTube)
- Local Government Resilience Programme Jordan (YouTube)
- Self-settled Refugees and the impact on Service Delivery in Koboko Municipal Council – Full report
- Self-settled Refugees and the impact on Service Delivery in Koboko Municipal Council – Summary
- Service delivery and local governance in a crisis situation: an adapted approach of VNG International in Myanmar
- The Potential of Cattle Migration Management in South Sudan and video (YouTube)
- COVID-19 response in VNG International’s current projects
- Paper about the impact of covid-19 on local governments
Land rights
English (pdf)
Local democracy, Governance & Inclusion
English (pdf)
- Towards Better Futures for all: For gender sensitive local governance
- Empowering Local Governments for Transparent, Data-Driven Governance
- VNG International’s approach to citizen participation
- Experience of and Priorities for Local Governance Reform in Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar – Summary
- Social Accountability in Action in Myanmar
- Local Government in the Netherlands
French (pdf)
Bâtir de meilleures perspectives d’avenir en renforçant la gouvernance locale au Bénin
Local economic development & Resilience
English (pdf)
- VNG International’s approach to local economic development
- Local Economic Development Strategy West Beqaa (Lebanon)
- Spatial Economic Development Plan (Lebanon)
- Federation Capacity Mapping Study (Lebanon)
- Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development (ASPIRE in Puntland)
- Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development (ASPIRE in Somaliland)
- Tools for Promoting Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development (ASPIRE in Puntland)
- Tools for Promoting Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development (ASPIRE in Somaliland)
French (pdf)
Diagnostic de l’attractivité économique et la compétitivité du territoire de Mostaganem (Algérie)
Own Source Revenue
English (pdf)
- Own Source Revenue Generation
- VNG International’s approach to Own Source Revenue Mobilisation
- Improving property tax: a comprehensive approach
French (pdf)
- Guide général pour la gestion et la valorisation du patrimoine immobilier local, productif de revenus Fiscalité locale et mobilisation des ressources
- Cahier de charge de la collecte des données Système d’Information Géographique (SIG)
- Description du fonctionnement des unités SIG
- Mise en place d’un SIG pour le suivi et l’évaluation de la dynamique territoriale dans la wilaya d’El Tarf
- Support de formation QGIS SIG
- Guide de la fiscalité locale – Fiscalité locale et mobilisation des ressources
SDGs & Global Goals
English (pdf)
- Voluntary Subnational Review – the SDGs and decentralised governments in the Netherlands (2022)
- Developing a harmonized indicator set for SDG monitoring at the local level
- Sustainable Development Goals in the municipal council
- The SDGs in municipal policy
- VNG IDEAL Toolkit 2022
- Manual Local Inclusion Agenda
- The SDGs: Global Commitment, International Cooperation, Local Action
- A concise overview. How EU Member States’ national and regional programmes support local governments’ development activities in partner countries
- Annex: case studies. How EU Member States’ national and regional programmes support local governments’ development activities in partner countries
Spanish (pdf)
French (pdf)
- Les Objectifs de Développement Durable dans le conseil municipal
- Les ODD dans la politique municipale
Dutch (pdf)
- De Global Goals in het gemeentelijk beleid; Een handreiking voor Nederlandse gemeenten
- Voluntary Subnational Review – de SDG’s en Decentrale Overheden in Nederland (2022)
- Columns over vrede en lokale democratie in internationaal perspectief, samengesteld ter ere van het afscheid van Peter Knip als directeur van VNG International
Supporting Local Government Associations (LGA)
English (pdf)
- Developing a Communication Strategy for a Local Government Association
- Establishing a Local Government Association
- Financial Management in a Local Government Association
- Strategic Planning in a Local Government Association
- Lobby & Advocacy for Local Government Associations
Urban Development
English (pdf)
- VNG International’s approach to urban development
- VNG International DEALS programme End Report in Maps
French (pdf)
Livret pédagogique sur la planification stratégique
Waste management
English (pdf)
- VNG International’s approach to solid waste management
- The waste management situation of Pathein (Myanmar), Pereira (Colombia) and Sèmè-Podji (Benin)
- Setting up adequate Solid Waste Management in Pathein, Myanmar
- Solid waste management in Pereira, Colombia
- Waste Management in Sèmè-Podji, Benin
- Video: Lessons learned on improving solid waste management in Myanmar, Colombia, and Benin
French (pdf)
Regards sur la gestion des déchets à Sèmè-Podji, Benin
Spanish (pdf)
Panorama de la Gestión de Residuos Sólidos en Pereira, Colombia
Water management & Climate resilience
English (pdf)