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We are a Dutch government programme that works on water issues around the world. We do this in long-term cooperation with local partners and the Dutch water sector. We encourage knowledge sharing, innovations, and an integrated approach. This is how we create impact in the field of water security for people, plants, and animals.
Continue reading about Partners for WaterWhat we do
Delta country approach
Partners for Water supports delta countries worldwide with the adoption of sustainable and integrated approaches to water management. During the Partners for Water 2022 – 2027 Programme, we focus on seven countries: Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mozambique and Vietnam.
Read moreThematic approach
Partners for Water facilitates and promotes sustainable approaches to solve global water challenges. During the Partners for Water 2022 – 2027 Programme, we do so by concentrating on two themes: Nature-based Solutions (NBS) and Water-Biodiversity-Food (WBF). In addition, we place particular emphasis on promoting social inclusion.
Read moreSubsidy scheme
Partners for Water grants subsidies to Dutch companies, knowledge institutions and NGOs for conducting feasibility studies or pilot projects that aim to enhance water security abroad. During the Partners for Water 2022 – 2027 Programme, there will be seven subsidy rounds.
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Our Impact
To increase our impact among the diverse components of the Partner for Water programme, Theories of Change have been developed for both individual components and the overarching program. This framework is complemented by a monitoring and evaluation approach, which serves to ensure our progress, measure outcomes and outputs, and facilitate adaptation to evolving circumstances.
20 years
Partners for Water has been working with local governments and the Dutch water sector for more than 20 years.
25 countries
Besides the seven delta countries, Partners for water is active in more than 25 countries.
30 promising projects
In 2022-2023, Partners for water has granted innovation subsidy to more than 30 promissing projects.
15 international events
Partners for Water has organised over 15 international networking events (2022-2023)
Partners for Water is a Dutch government programme that works on solving water issues around the world. We do this through longterm cooperation with local partners and the Dutch water sector. We encourage knowledge exchange, innovation and an integrated approach. This is how we make an impact in the field of water security for people, plants and animals.
