Symposium & Inaugural address Professor Klaas Schwartz
Professor Klaas Schwartz will give a symposium and hold his Inaugural address.
Mini Symposium
The Role of Blended Finance in the Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector
Date: Thursday, 13 March 2025
Time: 14.00- 16:00
Location: De Brug, Building C, Nieuwe Achtergracht 127, University of Amsterdam see UvA map
Speakers:
- Joris van Oppenraaij - Cardano Development
- Xavier Leflaive - OECD
- Margreet Zwarteveen - IHE Delft Institute of Water Education
Inaugural address
Building on Practices: Towards New Models of Water Services Provision
Date: Friday, 14 March 2025
Time: 16.00
Location: Aula der Universiteit, entrance Singel 411 See UvA map
Watch the livestream.
Programme:
- 16:00 The cortège assembles: Professors at universities are invited to join
- 16:30 Inaugural Address Professor Klaas Schwartz
Followed by drinks and snacks
Registration
To register for one or both events, see the link below.
Contact
For more information contact Anique Karsten: beadle@un-ihe.org
Anique Karsten
Beadle
Livestream
If you cannot be present, you can view the livestream, you will find the link in the calendar on the UvA website.
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