Rotary Conference at UNESCO 2012 presentation of UNESCO-IHE by Andras SZOLLOSI-NAGY, Rector of UNESCO IHE

1. UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Postgraduate Education, Training and Capacity Development
in Water, Environment and Infrastructure
www.unesco-ihe.org

2. MISSION & VISION
UNESCO-IHE envisions a world in
which people manage their water and
environmental resources in a
sustainable manner, and in which all
sectors of society can enjoy the
benefits of basic services.
Mission of the Institute is to contribute
to the education and training of
professionals and to further develop
the capacity of sector organisations
and knowledge centres in the fields of
water, the environment and
infrastructure, in developing countries
and countries in transition.

3. WHO WE ARE
& WHAT WE
DO
UNESCO-IHE is the largest
international post-graduate water
education facility in the world. The
institute confers fully accredited MSc
degrees and promotes PhDs.
The Institute carries out numerous
research and capacity development
projects throughout the world.
Since 1957 the Institute has provided
post-graduate education to more than
14,500 water professionals from over
160 countries, the vast majority from
the developing world.

4. CORE
ACTIVITIES

5. UNESCO AND WATER
UNESCO is the largest body within the United Nations system
dealing with the most comprehensive range of water activities.
UNESCO’s water activities rest on three pillars:
2. International Hydrological Programme (research)
3. UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education (capacity development)
4. Secretariat of the World Water Assessment Programme (data)
In 2003 IHE Delft became a UNESCO Category 1
Institute. It belongs to the Science Division, Natural
Science Sector. Within UNESCO the Institute is
responsible for tertiary water education.
Financially the Institute operates under the
responsibility of the IHE Foundation. Overall
responsibility falls under the UNESCO-IHE Governing
Board.

7. EDUCATION
UNESCO-IHE offers a wide
range of accredited
educational programmes.
These are designed for
engineers, social and natural
scientists and managers
working in the water,
environment and
infrastructure sectors.

8. MASTERS
PROGRAMME
UNESCO-IHE offers 4 accredited
International Master of Science
programmes, with a total of 21
specialisations.
The MSc programmes are meant
for professionals who want to
deepen their expertise, and in the
meantime wish to gain substantial
insight into the global water agenda.

9. JOINT
PROGRAMMES
The development of joint educational
programmes with partner institutes is
one of the cornerstones of the
Institute’s policy to serve the water
sector with good quality, relevant
education and training at a scale
required by the sector.
Joint programmes are based on a
form of credit transfer systems
between the (two) institutes and a
joint responsibility in delivering part
of the educational programme.
http://www.unesco-ihe.org/
Education/Joint-Programmes

10. SHORT
COURSES UNESCO-IHE offers a wide
range of short, intensive and
highly specialised courses for
mid-career and senior experts
who wish to upgrade and refresh
their knowledge and skills.
The short courses are held in
Delft and vary from 1 to 4 weeks.
They also vary in focus and
content, ranging from specialised
technical issues, to management
challenges and approaches.

11. ONLINE
COURSES
UNESCO-IHE offers high-quality
online courses. The innovative
delivery format makes learning
exciting, flexible, interactive and
efficient.
The online courses are beneficial
to professionals working in public
and private institutions, NGOs,
and academic institutions. Ideal
for professionals with jobs and
families, who want to upgrade
their skills from the comfort of
their home or office.

12. TAILOR MADE
TRAININGS
EXAMPLES
Project Management
Operations Management
Strategic Management and PPPs
Change Management
Urban Drainage in Developing Countries
Solid Waste Management
Water Transport and Distribution
Environmental Planning
Water Law and Institutions
Applied Modelling & MWR
Integrated Coastal Zone Management

13. REGIONAL 2010-2011
DISTRIBUTION
OF PARTICIPANTS

14. RESEARCH
Research is a vital component
of UNESCO-IHE’s mission.
The Institute’s research
activities focus on and
contribute to the knowledge
base concerning the water
environment, and therefore
complement its other major
activities – education and
capacity development.

15. RESEARCH
THEMES
• Water Security
• Environmental Integrity
• Urbanisation
• Water Management and Governance
• Information and Communication Systems

16. PHD
PROGRAMME
Just under 130 PhD fellows from
around the world are currently
enrolled in water-related research.
PhD fellows do scientific research,
often with conclusions that directly
influence their region.
They participate in problem-focused
and solution-oriented research on
development issues. This results in
an inspiring research environment.

17. CAPACITY
DEVELOPMENT
UNESCO-IHE provides capacity development
services to knowledge institutes and water sector
organizations around the world.
Through these operations, the Institute increases its
global impact and helps to build sustainable
organisations.
These organisations will be equipped to properly
manage water resources and deliver water services
to all communities.
Services include institutional development projects,
tailor-made training and policy advice.

18. PARTNERSHIPS
AND NETWORKS
MoU & Joint MSc Programme Partners
Bilateral partnership agreements with over 50 public and private organizations. They
work in support of shared interests in education, research and capacity development.

19. The 9/10 syndrome
UNESCO-IHE Governing Board (2009):
“… reform is needed …”

20. Need for a global campus
1. We have reached our physical limits in Delft
2. The entire World needing water education
cannot be brought to Delft
3. Bring Delft to the World then and create a
system/network of UNESCO-IHEs as mirrors
4. Connect them through the provision of the same
quality of products

21. Move towards the UNESCO-IHE
Global Campus of PROCESS
REFORM Water Education
and Research

22. MoU with The Rotary Foundation of
Rotary International
PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT
• To increase access to graduate education for
.
water professionals from developing and
emerging countries;
• To develop leaders and change agents to
improve the standards of water and sanitation
globally; and

23. MoU with The Rotary Foundation of
Rotary International
The main component of this Partnership is
SCHOLARSHIPS:
.
- > one cohort of approximately 8 students will
be selected each year in 2012, 2013, and 2014
by Rotarians to receive scholarships to
UNESCO-IHE’s MSc Programs.
- > Eligible programs include Water Management,
Municipal Water and Infrastructure, and Water
Science and Engineering.

24. UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education
Postgraduate Education, Training and Capacity Development
in Water, Environment and Infrastructure
www.unesco-ihe.org