WHAT MAKES VNG AND LOGOREP DIFFERENT?

Relief agencies assist refugees with acute needs, and also work with local officials. However, their efforts often bypass local institutions, which can undermine their legitimacy in the eyes of local citizens. Local governments are often overlooked – especially when the international community creates parallel, temporary structures that bypass their position.

That leads to short-term actions. But once these structures disappear, little remains behind – as the ownership is not transferred to the beneficiaries. This leads to continued dependency. Therefore, the connection with these institutions is an important factor in the VNG International and LOGOReP approach.