Building Better Futures in Somaliland
The IDEAL programme in Somaliland builds upon previous in-country experience for the creation, strengthening and duplication of local economic fora that bring together local…
Together against COVID-19. Our objective goes beyond sinks and soap
During this uncertain period many of the private companies’ and office staff work from home. But as a service provider for its citizens, the Pathein municipality continues to…
We can only do this together
3 months ago, we looked at China combating the Corona virus outbreak and considered it an Asian challenge. Even when it hit Italy, we were still hopeful it would not reach us.…
IDEAL MALI is expanding!
In March 2020, the IDEAL Mali team from VNG International travelled to Bamako. The goal of the visit was to (re)launch initiatives, catching up with partners such as the AMM (Mali…
Development strategies based on citizen participation and inclusive public spaces
In early February, VNGI and CILG Project Managers together with Ms. Qazal Jamali, first secretary at the Dutch Embassy in Tunis, visited two municipalities, Boughrara and Jemna,…
VNG International signs MoU with Join for Water
On the 17th of March 2020, just a week before World Water Day, VNG International and Join for Water (formerly known as Protos) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
IDEAL programme supports COVID-19 response of the municipalities in Burundi
In all of VNG International’s projects and activities, adaptations to face the Corona virus are pertinent. Also in Burundi, which has yet to deal with its first case of Corona,…
To review or evaluate?
Last Thursday (12-03), the DEALS programme Advisory Committee meeting took place to discuss the current state of events. This included a very insightful presentation about the…
VNG International Office is closed
Following the unprecedented worldwide developments around Covid-19 (coronavirus), the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG), has temporarily closed its office in The…