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Final Phase Digital
News 06 Jun 2017

Financing Local Climate Action

Cities in the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change and implementing adaptation policies despite President Trump’s re...
MATRA Training
News 01 Jun 2017

Building Integrity in Eastern Europe

By Lars Burema Corruption is a serious problem in many countries in the world and Eastern Europe is no exception. It impedes effective service deli...
Other 30 May 2017

Vacature: Twee stagiares

The Hague Academy for Local Governance is een jonge, internationale non-profit organisatie die praktijkgerichte trainingen ontwikkelt met als doel ...
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News 24 May 2017

Fighting Corruption in Indonesia

Perceptions of corruption continue to rise around the world. From discouraging foreign investment to destabilising social values and undermining de...
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News 17 May 2017

Empowering Libyan Women in the Diaspora

In April 2017, The Hague Academy for Local Governance convened in Tunisia a group of Libyan women activists. The tailor-made training titled, “Em...
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News 24 Apr 2017

Where Local Talents Unite for Global Development

From 27 March to 7 April, The Hague Academy organised a two-week training course on ‘Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance’. T...
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Other 19 Apr 2017

Decentralisation and Participation Key for Development

In the World Development Report 2017, it is argued that many development projects focus too much on systems, structures and laws. When dealing with...
UN Volunteer Day in Goma
News 13 Apr 2017

Stories of Local Governance on the Occasion of Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday

The Hague Academy for Local Governance and VNG International cooperate in strengthening local governance worldwide. Working with people from diffe...
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News 30 Mar 2017

How to Deal with Bribes in the Workplace

Being offered a bribe is one of the most awkward situations any professional can find himself or herself in. Here are some tips how to deal with it.
Mission to Sudan
News 21 Mar 2017

Empowering Excluded Groups in Darfur

In addition to convening trainings in The Hague, the Academy conducts training missions abroad. These missions convene local officials and members...
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News 13 Feb 2017

The City of The Hague welcomes new female mayor

Mrs. Pauline Krikke will be the new mayor of The Hague. She will be the successor to Jozias van Aartsen and she is the first female mayor of The Ha...
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News 01 Feb 2017

A succesful year for Talent for Governance

In 2016, seven young talented employees from local authorities in Asia, Africa and South America could join our Talent for Governance-programme. We...

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