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The Systems Academy

Zewdu
The Academy has significantly boosted my technical and strategic competencies. It provided me with an eye-opening understanding of the WASH sector and the tools necessary to drive universal, sustainable services. It has transformed my professional approach, making me more strategic, reflective, and collaborative. I now apply a systems-thinking mindset to ensure my work leads to more sustainable and impactful outcomes.

Zewdu Seifu – National Consultant at EWTI

What we offer

Everyone can lead systems change. We connect you to the right people, knowledge and ideas to need to get there.

Interactive courses

That connect the dots and inspire systems change

Blended and hybrid learning

That mobilise local wisdom and global expertise

Institutionalised systems solutions

That create learning environments designed to tackle real world challenges

Over 60 free courses to choose from

Our dynamic interactive content lets you learn from the latest thinking and the leading global experts. Read relevant case studies, build your network and get certified for your work. All this for free.

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Academy news

We pride ourselves in learning and adapting—striving to ensure our learning experiences are as engaging as they are useful. Read about what we’ve done and accomplished.

Introducing the Systems Academy
News

17 August 2026

Introducing the Systems Academy

Through Riva, IRC has a new name and brand to formalise the change we’ve been going through for more than a decade. The same is true for the WASH Systems Academy.

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People in a meeting with using hands to communicate
Change Story

The learning that changes how systems are run

How the Systems Academy equips professionals to build resilient, sustainable public services

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Bangladesh
Change Story

Training for essential services, built into the system that’s already there

Union Parishads are Bangladesh's the tier of elected local government that’s closest to citizens, and the one responsible for keeping local water and sanitation services running. The policies and funding mechani...

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Group picture of WASAC staff
News

20 April 2026

Professionalisation of Rwanda’s public utility WASAC

Through the Isoko y'Ubuzima project, Water For People and IRC support WASAC in strengthening national systems and implementing a multi-year action plan to improve the preparation of climate-resilient water and s...

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Strengthening WASH systems together - training session with district partners.
Article

17 April 2026

Blended Learning for Sustainable WASH Services in Tano North

IRC Ghana delivered a blended WASH Systems Academy Training for district institutions and community level service providers in the Tano North Municipality.

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Our Academy team

Meet our global team of dedicated experts. Our people carry the expertise and local knowledge that makes the Academy possible. Meet the Systems Academy team.

Jeske
Expert

Jeske Verhoeven

Dechan Dalrymple
Expert

Dechan Dalrymple

Ruchika
Director

Ruchika Shiva

Tettje
Support

Tettje van Daalen

Shiny
Expert

Shiny Saha

Ismaël
Expert

Ismaël Ousmane

Benigne
Expert

Bénigne Mugwaneza Ishimwe

Catarina
Expert

Catarina Fonseca

Jeske
Expert

Jeske Verhoeven

Dechan Dalrymple
Expert

Dechan Dalrymple

Ruchika
Director

Ruchika Shiva

Tettje
Support

Tettje van Daalen

Shiny
Expert

Shiny Saha

Ismaël
Expert

Ismaël Ousmane

Benigne
Expert

Bénigne Mugwaneza Ishimwe

Catarina
Expert

Catarina Fonseca

Jeske
Expert

Jeske Verhoeven

Dechan Dalrymple
Expert

Dechan Dalrymple

Ruchika
Director

Ruchika Shiva

Tettje
Support

Tettje van Daalen

Shiny
Expert

Shiny Saha

Ismaël
Expert

Ismaël Ousmane

Benigne
Expert

Bénigne Mugwaneza Ishimwe

Catarina
Expert

Catarina Fonseca

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Our impact

We are proud of what we’ve achieved. Here's how we make change happen and create real impact.

Uganda Kabarole District
Change Story

The plan that became law for an essential public service

In 2025, Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts' Water Boards were formally 'gazetted' by the Government of Uganda, giving them legal recognition and the authority to oversee tariffs, contracts and service regulation...

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Bangladesh
Change Story

Training for essential services, built into the system that’s already there

Union Parishads are Bangladesh's the tier of elected local government that’s closest to citizens, and the one responsible for keeping local water and sanitation services running. The policies and funding mechani...

Read more
Local leaders
Change Story

When local leaders understand the rules, they put the money to good use

When a local government doesn't know how much it can spend, on what, and how to account for it, the money remains unspent. We believe the strength of a public service system lies as much in what local leaders kn...

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UDEMA stakeholders
Change Story

From treating diseases to tackling causes: water and health as one

In Upper Denkyira East, health workers were treating diseases they knew how to manage. The harder challenge was preventing those diseases from returning.

Read more
Uganda Kabarole District
Change Story

The plan that became law for an essential public service

In 2025, Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts' Water Boards were formally 'gazetted' by the Government of Uganda, giving them legal recognition and the authority to oversee tariffs, contracts and service regulation...

Read more
Bangladesh
Change Story

Training for essential services, built into the system that’s already there

Union Parishads are Bangladesh's the tier of elected local government that’s closest to citizens, and the one responsible for keeping local water and sanitation services running. The policies and funding mechani...

Read more
Local leaders
Change Story

When local leaders understand the rules, they put the money to good use

When a local government doesn't know how much it can spend, on what, and how to account for it, the money remains unspent. We believe the strength of a public service system lies as much in what local leaders kn...

Read more
UDEMA stakeholders
Change Story

From treating diseases to tackling causes: water and health as one

In Upper Denkyira East, health workers were treating diseases they knew how to manage. The harder challenge was preventing those diseases from returning.

Read more
Uganda Kabarole District
Change Story

The plan that became law for an essential public service

In 2025, Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts' Water Boards were formally 'gazetted' by the Government of Uganda, giving them legal recognition and the authority to oversee tariffs, contracts and service regulation...

Read more
Bangladesh
Change Story

Training for essential services, built into the system that’s already there

Union Parishads are Bangladesh's the tier of elected local government that’s closest to citizens, and the one responsible for keeping local water and sanitation services running. The policies and funding mechani...

Read more
Local leaders
Change Story

When local leaders understand the rules, they put the money to good use

When a local government doesn't know how much it can spend, on what, and how to account for it, the money remains unspent. We believe the strength of a public service system lies as much in what local leaders kn...

Read more
UDEMA stakeholders
Change Story

From treating diseases to tackling causes: water and health as one

In Upper Denkyira East, health workers were treating diseases they knew how to manage. The harder challenge was preventing those diseases from returning.

Read more
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Collaborate with us

Interested in working together on any of the above? Whether you work for an NGO, national institute or government, we are eager to support customised learning experiences that suit your needs. You can also always support our work and keep our services free. We’d be happy to hear from you.

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Some of our trusted partners

The Systems Academy is a collaborative platform. Many organisations are already engaged with us to combine efforts and accelerate systems change.

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EWTI
SWA
ADB
German WASH network
UNICEF