Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) organizes a knowledge exchange event. As part of the program, professor Tine De Moor will give a lecture titled: ‘Citizen collectives in action: stronger together with municipalities‘.

About the event
Join colleagues from municipalities across the country for an inspiring Knowledge Day filled with fresh insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections. As municipalities navigate major societal challenges—from livelihood security, healthy aging, equal opportunities, climate and energy, and safety to digitalization and the future of local governance—this event brings together policy makers, strategists, implementers, and governance professionals to explore solutions that shape tomorrow’s municipal practice. Start the day with engaging masterclasses led by renowned speakers who translate today’s complex issues into actionable local strategies, then dive into an energetic afternoon festival of knowledge featuring talks, podcasts, pitches, lectures, interactive games, and dynamic discussion formats. At the vibrant Knowledge Square, exchange ideas with experts and peers, discover new perspectives, and return to your municipality with valuable inspiration and immediately applicable knowledge.

Find more information about the program here

About the lecture by The Moor
Increasingly, residents are taking the initiative themselves to tackle societal issues – from healthcare and energy to neighborhood livability. But how can municipalities effectively align with this? And how do you ensure a collaboration where responsibility is truly shared? In this lecture, Professor Tine de Moor (Erasmus University Rotterdam) explains how municipalities can support and strengthen citizen collectives without taking over. When do you give space, and when do you intervene? What does this require of policy, organization, and attitude?