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Riva The Netherlands: old wine in new bottles, and new vintages

Since 1968, IRC, now Riva, has operated from the Netherlands, providing the world with knowledge on water and sanitation service delivery. And we will continue to do so from here.

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How the Riva Network works

Inside the Riva network: collective decision-making, local autonomy and mutual accountability

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The role of the Riva Secretariat

The role of the Riva Secretariat: every network has to answer a practical question: what do we do together, and what does each of us do alone? The Secretariat is our answer to the first half.

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WASH Debate: Partnerships for transformation

Building a more financially credible water and sanitation sector together.

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When the mirror turns: water, sanitation and hygiene challenges in high-income countries

A global perspective on the growing gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene that wealthy nations can no longer ignore.

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Seven insights for think tankers

Navigating the dynamic landscape of evidence-informed change.

Riva The Netherlands: old wine in new bottles, and new vintages

Since 1968, IRC, now Riva, has operated from the Netherlands, providing the world with knowledge on water and sanitation service delivery. And we will continue to do so from here.

Water streams across desert

How the Riva Network works

Inside the Riva network: collective decision-making, local autonomy and mutual accountability

working together

The role of the Riva Secretariat

The role of the Riva Secretariat: every network has to answer a practical question: what do we do together, and what does each of us do alone? The Secretariat is our answer to the first half.

Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

Shaking hands in Uganda

WASH Debate: Partnerships for transformation

Building a more financially credible water and sanitation sector together.

Public toilet in Amsterdam

When the mirror turns: water, sanitation and hygiene challenges in high-income countries

A global perspective on the growing gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene that wealthy nations can no longer ignore.

Participants of the School for Thinktankers in a branding workshop facilitated by Soapbox, a creative studio specialised in supporting think tanks. Photo credits: On Think Tanks

Seven insights for think tankers

Navigating the dynamic landscape of evidence-informed change.

Riva The Netherlands: old wine in new bottles, and new vintages

Since 1968, IRC, now Riva, has operated from the Netherlands, providing the world with knowledge on water and sanitation service delivery. And we will continue to do so from here.

Water streams across desert

How the Riva Network works

Inside the Riva network: collective decision-making, local autonomy and mutual accountability

working together

The role of the Riva Secretariat

The role of the Riva Secretariat: every network has to answer a practical question: what do we do together, and what does each of us do alone? The Secretariat is our answer to the first half.

Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

Shaking hands in Uganda

WASH Debate: Partnerships for transformation

Building a more financially credible water and sanitation sector together.

Public toilet in Amsterdam

When the mirror turns: water, sanitation and hygiene challenges in high-income countries

A global perspective on the growing gaps in water, sanitation and hygiene that wealthy nations can no longer ignore.

Participants of the School for Thinktankers in a branding workshop facilitated by Soapbox, a creative studio specialised in supporting think tanks. Photo credits: On Think Tanks

Seven insights for think tankers

Navigating the dynamic landscape of evidence-informed change.

Who we are

We are Riva Netherlands. Every member of the Riva network has its own story and together, we're systems leaders driving change that transforms lives. Read where we came from and what continues to drive us forward.

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Every challenge is different. What doesn't change is the depth of experience we bring to it. Our people carry the expertise and local knowledge that makes systems change possible. Meet the team.

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Closing the finance gap for essential public services

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Payment modalities for low-income households

A study exploring payment modalities and cost contributions in Netherlands Enterprise Agency-supported public-private partnerships for water supply projects.

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Costing and financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation services

A guide for policy-makers on strategies for sustainable financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation systems in the pan-European region.

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The role of National Public Development Banks in financing the water and sanitation SDG 6, the water related goals of the Paris Agreement and biodiversity protection

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Sustainable Water Fund implementation area

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Analysis of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Sustainable Water Fund portfolio.

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Payment modalities for low-income households

A study exploring payment modalities and cost contributions in Netherlands Enterprise Agency-supported public-private partnerships for water supply projects.

Aerial view. Small european village. Blue winding river

Costing and financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation services

A guide for policy-makers on strategies for sustainable financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation systems in the pan-European region.

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The role of National Public Development Banks in financing the water and sanitation SDG 6, the water related goals of the Paris Agreement and biodiversity protection

A global assessment of national public development banks’ involvement in financing water, sanitation and hygiene sector investments.

Sustainable Water Fund implementation area

The Sustainable Water Fund’s Public-Private Partnership portfolio: Reflections through a partnership lens

Analysis of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Sustainable Water Fund portfolio.

Happy caregiver assisting and sharing a tender moment with her elderly mother in a low income household

Payment modalities for low-income households

A study exploring payment modalities and cost contributions in Netherlands Enterprise Agency-supported public-private partnerships for water supply projects.

Aerial view. Small european village. Blue winding river

Costing and financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation services

A guide for policy-makers on strategies for sustainable financing of small-scale water supply and sanitation systems in the pan-European region.

Riva thumbnail blue

The role of National Public Development Banks in financing the water and sanitation SDG 6, the water related goals of the Paris Agreement and biodiversity protection

A global assessment of national public development banks’ involvement in financing water, sanitation and hygiene sector investments.

Sustainable Water Fund implementation area

The Sustainable Water Fund’s Public-Private Partnership portfolio: Reflections through a partnership lens

Analysis of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency Sustainable Water Fund portfolio.