On September 10, 2024, Dr. Neila Akrimi, Director General of CILG-VNG International, addressed a key workshop titled “Enhancing Whole-of-Society Prevention Efforts in Tunisia: Role of Local Governments in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism.” Held in Tunis, this event was organized by The Strong Cities Network in consultation with Tunisia’s National Commission for Counterterrorism (CNLCT) and Read more
Strategies for Local Economic Development
Thinking about the economic development of one’s city involves deploying a strategic vision to sustainably maximize the economic well-being of its population, businesses, and local government entities. It is primarily a collective effort that brings together various stakeholders of the local economic apparatus to conduct participatory diagnosis, build relevant and achievable development axes, and formulate Read more
Dr. Neila Akrimi Highlights Collaborative Solutions at 2024 UCLG Retreat
Dr. Neila Akrimi, as Chair of the UCLG-CIB permanent working group, participated in the 2024 UCLG retreat held in Barcelona this week. This gathering provided a platform for fostering connections and engaging in meaningful dialogues. It offered an opportunity for collective reflection, focusing on innovative approaches to propel our global organization forward amidst challenging circumstances Read more
Local Governance Insights Shared at Dutch Moroccan Water Days
Dr. Neila Akrimi, DG of CILG-VNG International had taken part of the Panel on sustainable development during the “Dutch Moroccan Water Days” organized by the Dutch Embassy in Morocco, Casablanca on Tuesday, 10th of October 2023. It was important to bring the perspectives of local governments to the conversation between Dutch and Moroccan experts. Access Read more
Reflections on Sustainable Reconstruction and Inclusive Recovery in the Arab States Region: Reviewing the UN General Assembly Side Event
Coming back on the last intervention of Dr. Neila Akrimi, DG of CILG-VNG International at UN General Assembly side event in New York last week, which was organised by UNDP and UN-HABITAT on “Sustainable Reconstruction: Accelerating an Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in the Arab States Region.” It was a moment of reflection that Dr. Neila Read more
Wadi-Otba’s Waste Management Plan: Innovating Policies, Changing Practices
Waste management is at the core of the decentralization process in Libya and represents one of the urgent challenges facing central and local authorities. ISAL, built upon several significant axes, tried to support Libyan institutions in this context by having special focus on waste management. The interventions under this axis included but were not limited Read more
Women Doing Wonder in Traghen (Libya)
Today is International Women’s Day! At VNG International, gender mainstreaming is essential in our programmes. We believe that involving citizens, men and women, in decision making is essential for good local governance, a basis for increased welfare and stability. On this occasion we would like to highlight the gender dimension in our ISAL programme in Libya. Read more