About NWP

Fostering collaboration

Since then, fostering collaboration in the Dutch water sector in the Netherlands and abroad has remained at the core of NWP’s mission to: facilitate the Dutch Water Sector to solve global water challenges in a societally, just, and environmentally resilient way, while growing its global reach and business success.’

NWP implements programmes that promote cross-sector collaboration and innovation by building coalitions around themes or regions to enhance collective impact; raising the water organisations’ international profile, and joining forces to positively influence policy and jointly contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

NWP maintains strong connections throughout the sector and, through its wide network, can link organisations and individuals in the water sector who may not always find each other in their immediate circles. 

Social Annual Report 2023

The year 2023 was truly remarkable for the Netherlands Water Partnership, brimming with numerous activities and significant milestones. 

The newly released Social Annual Report 2023 provides a clear and comprehensive overview of NWP's activities and achievements throughout the year.

Read NWP's Social Annual Report 2023

You can also download the PDF of NWP's Social Annual Report 2023.

An inclusive network

NWP maintains strong connections throughout the sector spanning:

• Central and provincial government organisations
• Dutch water authorities
• Water Utilities
• Non-governmental organisations
• Spatial planners and architects
• Civil & Hydraulic construction
• Knowledge and Research Institutions
• Consultancy and Engineering
• Water Technology Innovation and Manufacturing
• Coastal and marine engineers and dredgers
• Civil Society - NGOs

NWP Governance

NWP is an independent, non-governmental foundation, registered as such in the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. The foundation is managed by a Director and Chair of the Board who leads the vibrant NWP team. A Supervisory Board oversees NWP. An Advisory Board provides overall strategic guidance whose representatives, as required by the NWP Statutes, reflect the broad Dutch water sector. We are proud to benefit from the following members of the Board:

• Mr Henk Nieboer, chairman 
• Ms Meike van Ginneken represents the Central Government
• Ms Katja Portegies, represents the Central Government (Department of Waterways and Public Works)
• Ms Luzette Kroon represents the Water Authorities
• Mr Toine Ramaker represents the Water Utulities,
• Mr Johannes Boonstra represents the Knowledge and Research Institutes
• Mr Michel Riemersma represents the Consultants and Engineers
• Mr Boaz Neugebauer represents the Civil & Hydraulic Construction
• Mr Yousef Yousef represents the Water Technology Innovation and Manufacturers
• Ms Anne Loes Nillesen represents the Spatial Planners and Architects
• Mr Jacob Jan Vreugdenhil represents the NGOs

The Board will soon be expanded with representatives of the Dredging Contractors.

The NWP Statutes were renewed on 1 January 2023.

NWP's agile and proactive team

NWP is a lean organisation with an agile and proactive team that remains ahead of the curve in addressing global water challenges. We are known for and proud of our quick and professional response to the needs of our members and the water sector. We have teams dedicated to:

• Sector collaboration – providing project services in key water themes and geographic regions;
• Programme management – managing water programmes on behalf of strategic partners;
• Communications and events – showcasing our members’ capabilities;
• Finance, HR and IT – creating a safe, efficient and financially sound organisation.

Meet our team in person, or visit our office if you are in The Hague. If you are in search of a temporary workspace, a good chat, or just a cup of coffee, feel free to come by.