Multi-stakeholder approach
The visit’s programme included water governance and Government to Government strategies; field trips, among which to a Room for the River project; and the exchange of knowledge and expertise. NWP also ensured that the Dutch water sector would be well represented. The visit also exchanged ideas on the complexities in the water projects in the Sachsen-Anhalt region. As the visit was practical in nature, it was mainly attended by technical staff and consultants. The German water sector was very interested in the multi-stakeholder approach of the Netherlands in which NGOs, the private sector, knowledge institutes and governmental agencies on water management collaborate. This is unique in the water sector around the world. The German water sector delegation was also interested in how the Netherlands involves citizens in water projects like Room for the River.