Arjen is lead for Water Resources and Climate Change and is keen on hydrogeology, passionate about mapping, and eager to share WASH knowledge and facilitate learning. Arjen's background within IRC was as lead researcher for WASHCost Mozambique.
Arjen has twenty years sector experience – including five years as technical adviser South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan) and 13 years private sector experience in Mozambique and Uganda. He has hands-on experience in extensive water resource studies, detailed social surveys, quality assurance and thorough WASH data analysis and visualisation.
His academic background is an MSc in Hydrogeology and he is fluent in English, Dutch, Portuguese, German and has a reasonable command of Spanish. He is Dutch by nationality and currently lives near London with his family.
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Conceptual frameworks and guiding questions that help identify opportunities to strengthen links between water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and... Read more...
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The potential for corruption in water licensing is an important issue. Preventive actions to reduce the risk of corruption are explored. Read more...
Presentations from the WASH Learning Theme 3 - "Water resource management : finding systemic solutions" session of the All Systems Connect... Read more...
Presentations from the CONNECT Climate thematic track of the All Systems Connect International Symposium 2023. Read more...
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Lessons from research in the REACH programme in Ethiopia about securing water for livelihoods and household use with special attention to gender. Read more...
The effects and post-disaster recovery and resilience costs of floods and cyclones on WASH infrastructure in Bangladesh. Read more...
Key messages for designing policies and planning implementation in Ethiopia. Read more...
If a city's water is stolen. Who will stand up and fight? Read more...
Updated guidance, including recommended targets, on domestic water supply to ensure beneficial health outcomes. Read more...
How do Sustainable Land Management programmes relate to interventions promoting groundwater utilisation, and how can the benefits of groundwater... Read more...
How virtual field visits allow sneak peeks over the shoulders of colleagues. Read more...
Investigating the effectiveness of improved well head protection and the uptake and safe installation of improved lifting devices to minimise water... Read more...
In Ethiopia, prioritising access to groundwater, supported by responsive and proactive operation and maintenance, increases rural water supply... Read more...
This Watershed webinar shares and discusses WASH and IWRM developments. Read more...
Consolidation of experiences shared and initiatives taken by Wetlands International and partners in the Watershed empowering citizens programme. Read more...