DEALS Pathein: How do we ensure continuation after the project?
In order to protect and strengthen the civic space and the resilience of civil society beyond the timespan of the DEALS Pathein project, it was crucial to support the survival of…
We Are Able! Projectbezoek Ethiopië
Vorige week bracht ik een bezoek aan ons project We Are Able! In Ethiopië. Dit project draait om de verbetering van voedselzekerheid van mensen die leven met een beperking. In…
DANWADAAG’s first results are taking shape
Last week the VNG International team visited Somaliland as part of the DANWADAAG programme that was launched last year in pilot districts Hargeisa and Burco. The consortium…
Introducing the SDLG Uganda programme team
The video introduces the core team of the ‘Sustainable Development through improved Local Governance (SDLG)’ programme based in Uganda. Besides this, it presents the themes that…
The Brain Dump: Lessons learned on improving solid waste management in Myanmar, Colombia, and Benin
The last five years we worked with the local governments in the city of Pathein (Myanmar), Sèmè-Podji (Benin) and Pereira (Colombia) on a series of interventions improving waste…
Launch of Property Tax Pilot in Yirgalem City
In April, VNG International has come to an agreement with Sidama Regional State, the Mayor of Yirgalem and the Municipality, to update the assessment and taxing of properties in…
I should buy Alfred a new shirt
“Last time that I saw you, you were bigger”, referring to my pregnancy from my youngest seven years ago. I do remember my happiness with the upgrade to business class I received…
Working on disaster risk preparedness in MASAR
Through its MASAR program, VNG International started supporting the Directorates of Duhok and the Governorate in their preparedness towards large-scale emergencies and crises from…
Validation workshop for Sustainable Development through effective Local Governance in Iraq
VNG International has successfully organized its validation workshop as a final step of the inception phase of its Sustainable Development through effective Local Governance (SDLG…