Learning from local safety structures in the Netherlands
Traditionally, public order and safety have been among the main tasks of the government, and the responsibility locally has been placed with the municipality. The current…
Recyclers organizations advance in their recognition as public cleaning service providers
Weekly before the Covid-19 pandemic and now every fortnight, the members of the Asopunto Verde Recyclers Organization collect paper, cardboard, glass, plastic and pet at the…
Waste recyclers are licensed in Pereira
Within the context of the DEALS programme, VNG International is supporting the identification process of members of five recyclers organizations in the city of Pereira, Colombia.…
Illegal Settlements in Ward 12 The Mohinga Shop of Daw Ngwe
The Mohinga Shop of Daw Ngwe Daw Ngwe, is a cheerful, retired lady that runs a mohingha (fish soup) stand in her ward in Pathein Township. She had to move her shop, because the…
Building Better Futures in Burundi
IDEAL in Burundi works on involving citizens, including in particular marginalised groups, in local decision-making in order to ensure their needs and opinions are reflected. This…
Mrs. Adelina Farrici- Shoqata per Autonomine Vendore - Association for Local Authonomy
Welcome to our ‘Good Thursday’ videoseries. Have you ever wondered what the impact of the Dutch funded projects in Albania at local level is? If yes, join our watch parties for…
'Exchange and Learn’ within the IDEAL programme
“Never stop learning, for when we stop learning, we stop growing.” Over the course of the IDEAL program we have learnt a lot… about the program, about the context in which we…
Online IDEAL Advisory Board
On Thursday 9 July, the IDEAL team organized the first Advisory Board of 2020. Some members of the Board and the IDEAL team participated online whereas others visited VNG’s office…
Tools for Promoting Inclusive and Resilient Economic Development by advancing strong partnerships
There are many ways to promote LED. Not necessarily better or worse ways, but different ways. These publications attempt to capitalise on this diversity, drawing on the experience…