Association of Netherlands Municipalities
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has been established in 1912 and is located in The Hague. It represents the interests of all 458 Dutch municipalities vis-a-vis central government and it delivers many services to all Dutch municipalities that are member on a complete voluntary base. Its Organisation for International Co-operation, VNG International, stands for the strengthening of democratic local government in the world and implements projects in more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin-America.