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VNG International’s New Year’s Reception: “SDGs are a formula to think local and act global”
On 17 January, VNG International hosted its New Year’s Reception, welcoming around 200 guests at the “Willemshof” building. This event saw the yearly Global Goals awards (in a…
CONNECT: Offering new perspectives to old collaborations
After a request for assistance in tackling a waste management and treatment challenge of the municipality of Ziniaré (Burkina Faso), Evolis23, an already existing partner of the…
Nicosia Initiative
Last week, VNG International successfully supported the attendance of 18 Libyan mayors and municipality focal points in the 10th plenary session of the Euro-Mediterranean Regional…
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Daan Stelder
“With all the diversity in both geographical and thematic areas of our work, strengthening the capacity of local governments is the common factor. Through experience in a variety of our programmes, I am thoroughly convinced that this targeted capacity building is a sustainable approach to bring tangible benefits for people living in our target areas. “
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Kelvin Goelmohamed
“Participating in international bids is a challenging occupation. You win some, you loose some, but in the end it is satisfactory that our beneficiraies are supported in the best possible way, no matter who wins the bid. “
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Sandra Sequeira
“I love to support my colleagues. “
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Gusta van Bree-Claus
“Trust is good, verification is better “
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Joëlle van den Nouland
“Do not learn to work but work to learn. “
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Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
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Pascale George
“Concrete work in an idealistic firm “
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Lilit Sarkisian
“Hard work pays off. “
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Elger Vermeer
“Development starts at the local level, closest to individual citizens and their communities “
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Anika Timmerman
“Local governments are innovating every day. It fascinates me to see them develop locally tailored solutions to complex societal challenges. “