As the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) celebrates its 25th anniversary, former Managing Director Lennart Silvis looks back on a defining period for the organisation. Serving as director from 2011 to 2018, Silvis played a key role in expanding NWP’s international reach and fostering partnerships that have driven impactful water solutions worldwide. In this interview, he reflects on the evolution of the partnership, the milestones achieved during his tenure, and his hopes for the future.
''NWP’s partnership model became less about simply exporting Dutch solutions and more about fostering true collaboration with a global impact.''
Lennart Silvis
NWP Director from 2011 to 2018
''Today still, NWP’s activities serve as a catalyst for global water innovation, and I’m proud to have been and continue to be a part of that."
Lennart Silvis
NWP Director from 2011 to 2018
''With a solid foundation in place and a future focused on partnerships, NWP is well-positioned to continue leading the way in sustainable water solutions for decades to come.''
Lennart Silvis
NWP Director from 2011 to 2018