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In December 1968, the Dutch Government and the World Health Organization established the International Reference Centre on Community Water Supply.

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IRC 50 Timeline: Showcasing 50 years of WASH systems that transform lives

Celebrating our inspiring and productive past with our historic timeline
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IRC's systems symposium: All systems go!

12-14 March 2019
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All Systems Go!: IRC turns 50

WASH systems symposium planned for the first quarter of 2019.
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Highlights from WIS 6

Special issue of Source Bulletin no 31, September 2003 with news from the Sixth Water Information...

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Stephan Simon, Welthungerhilfe

50 years of IRC: Interview with Stephan Simon

Sustainable water use and food security: sharing knowledge beyond the WASH sector
50 years of IRC: Interview with Barbara van Koppen

50 years of IRC: Interview with Barbara van Koppen

Multiple-Use water Services for better health and wealth for all
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50 years of IRC: Interview with Harold Lockwood of Aguaconsult

Sharing memories of a quarter of a century old WASH friendship.
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Revisiting IRC's Water Stories

41 timeless stories that showcase our complex relationship to water; a precious resource that unites us all.
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50 years of IRC: Interview with Al-Hassan Adam of End Water Poverty

The importance of evidence-based reports, SDG 6 accountability and the new role of civil society.
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50 years of IRC: Interview with Water For People

Reflecting on a decade of collaboration in the WASH sector
Dick de Jong

50 years of IRC: Interview with Dick de Jong

Out of IRC's 50 years of existence, retired Communications Director, Dick de Jong spent 30 years with the organisation. We asked him to reflect on...