Strategic Partnership Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) International for local governance with a focus on fragile contexts, migration, water For 12 countries local governance support programmes will be developed with a focus on fragile contexts, migration, water and local taxation through a multi-thematic approach. The partnership will support local governments through capacity building for decision making and service delivery, strengthening local leaders, civil servants and citizens and creating an institutional environment by clear mandates and decentralisation processes. VNGi will use their own expertise as well as expertise from Dutch municipalities and local counterparts.