Global Disability Summit 2025

2–3 Apr 2025 | Berlin, Germany

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Michelle Van Raalte

Senior Project Manager VNG International

VNG International

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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"Collaboration and meaningful inclusive participation among stakeholders are essential for achieving global impact"

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VNG International

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The Hague, Netherlands

VNG International has longstanding expertise in strengthening local government worldwide. We support local governments in strengthening their service delivery, inclusive decision-making processes and building more effective public administration. We believe that strengthening existing structures that are formally responsible and accountable for addressing the needs of the population, contributes to sustainable solutions for better futures for people, communities and countries. VNG International was established in 1993 by the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG). The organisation is located in VNG’s headquarters and has easy access to all VNG’s know-how, experience, facilities and those of all municipalities in the Netherlands. More than 70 highly motivated professionals work for VNG International in The Hague and a further 220 in our country offices worldwide. VNG International established The Hague Academy in 2005 for practice-oriented training programmes.
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About me

Michelle van Raalte is a Senior Project Manager at VNG International. Her professional background encompasses areas such as inclusive governance, transparency and accountability, the use of digital media and data for social change, diversity inclusion and human rights.

At VNG International, Michelle manages programs in East and Southern Africa, with a focus on projects in Ethiopia and Mozambique. She also serves as the coordinator of the We Are Able! program, which aims to enhance the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in decision-making processes and improve their access to basic services. She believes that collaboration and meaningful participation among stakeholders are essential for achieving global impact.

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