VNG International

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.