Association of Dutch Municipalities (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten - VNG)

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Country:Netherlands
Organisation Type:Association

The VNG is the advocacy organisation and knowledge platform for all Dutch municipalities. The goal of the VNG is to unite the strengths of municipalities and collectively act in the interest of local government and its residents. The VNG achieve this by exerting influence at the national level and placing societal challenges at the forefront. Together, they ensure a strong and resilient local government. 

The VNG supports municipalities and cities in the Netherlands in their digitalisation and smart city initiatives. It facilitates knowledge exchange, advocates for municipal interests at national and EU levels and provides practical tools and guidelines for digital transformation. VNG also organises events and platforms for dialogue to assist local governments in adopting new technologies for sustainable urban development. 

Contact person:

Wouter Heijnen
Innovation advisor