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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 Lire la suite
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 Lire la suite
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 Lire la suite
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 Lire la suite
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. Lire la suite