Stef Smits is a senior programme officer and Co-director of IRC's Growth Hub. He has 20 years of professional experience in water supply and sanitation in over 25 countries in Europe, Latin America, Southern Africa, and South Asia. His main thematic expertise includes: institutional models for water supply, sustainability and enabling environment, monitoring, costing and financing of services and integrated water resources management.
Stef has led numerous projects on these topics, and published about them. In addition, he has ample management expertise: from consultancy assignments to multi-annual programmes, and units within an organisation. He has worked for a range of clients including bilateral donors, development banks, research funders and NGOs. Stef holds an MSc degree in Irrigation and Water Engineering from Wageningen University, The Netherlands.
The book starts with the suggestion that the world might soon face a water crisis similar to the energy crisis in the 1970s. Too much water is used... Read more...
The Benin Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project was a joint effort of USAID, the government of the Republic of Benin, UNICEF and the Peace Corps. Read more...
Semipermeable membranes have been used for separation of phases since the 1950's, but are becoming increasingly sophisticated and in widespread use... Read more...
Following an introduction to low and non-waste technology, the options for waste reduction and waste treatment are briefly reviewed. Read more...
Four catchment areas in the Umgeni Water Area of Natal, South Africa, were chosen for this study of river water quality in informal settlements. Read more...