Project Updates
ASPIRE Advisory Committee
06 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
Berbera takes LED action
06 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
ALGASL represents all Somaliland districts
06 Jun - By Maxime Smeets
How will charging for water use benefit all
07 Mar - By Hans Buis
Words displayed on the wall on the second day of our meeting in Pogradec, Albania.
28 Feb - By Hilde Pijnenburg
VNG International News
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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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Annika van Marken
“You can control two things; Your work ethic and your attitude about anything “
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Hilde Pijnenburg
“What inspires me about local governance is that you can see it everywhere. In your street, at your local shopping centre, in the daily news: local government is present in daily life, and therefore so important to keep working on. “
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Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
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Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “
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Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
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Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
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Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
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Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
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Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “
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Myrte van der Spek
“The best thing about working with local governments is encountering many different approaches, people and cultures. “
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Annika van Marken
“You can control two things; Your work ethic and your attitude about anything “
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Hilde Pijnenburg
“What inspires me about local governance is that you can see it everywhere. In your street, at your local shopping centre, in the daily news: local government is present in daily life, and therefore so important to keep working on. “
-
Arne Musch
“My purpose is to get things moving. “
-
Hans Buis
“Dealing with local revenue collection, spatial planning & housing, public participation or the SDGs, it all comes down to effective local governments. “
-
Anouk Lodder
“Local governments are an indispensable partner to durable solutions for development. “
-
Chris van Hemert
“Duke Ellington said that "a problem is a chance to do your best". Supporting local governance in fragile and conflict-affected environments gives me the opportunity - however difficult and modest - to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of people who face adversity on a daily basis. “
-
Anne-Lies Risseeuw
“Much in my job is about connecting people. “
-
Chloé Krantz
“Exchanging knowledge and sharing experiences as well as addressing global challenges have always driven me. Thinking global but acting local is, I believe, an efficient way implement change for a better world and sustainable development. “
-
Fleur Snijders
“I see it as a challenge to keep VNG International in control in its ever-changing environment. “