From the IRC history
IRC started working on information and knowledge sharing with partners since the early 1970s. Highlights from joint learning with partners over five year periods show how topic areas have changed over the years, how partnerships developed, how we started with the first short courses in the sector, and how research in one period contributed to newsletter articles and publications in another period.
Around IRC's 35th anniversary and the Sixth Water Information Summit in 2003 we published seven articles in Source Bulletin. Grouped together they make compelling reading for anybody interested in the history of the sector.
Innovation key in 40 years learning and sharing of IRC and partners
Bridging the knowledge gap for improved water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and joint learning and sharing knowledge on innovative topics by IRC and partners have been the red thread in 40 years of IRC. Together we have influenced sector policy on innovative topics. Combining global and local knowledge and skills since 1968 as a WHO international reference centre we also published thousands of newsletter articles, hundreds of books, manuals and videos. Some of them were translated in local languages for use in local WASH programmes. We assisted more than 50 local partners and international networks develop into autonomous organisations.
IRC 2000-2008: More focus on sustainability issues and poverty reduction
The work of IRC and its partners from 2000 to 2008 has focused more than ever before on sustainability issues and poverty reduction, as a result of a more integrated approach to water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes.
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning 6: 2000 - 2003
In this sixth and final article about 35 years of joint learning on information and knowledge sharing we will highlight some of the major achievements of IRC and partners work since 2000.
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning 5: 1995-1999
In this fifth article about 35 years of joint learning on information and knowledge sharing by IRC and our partners, we focus on some key developments that helped shape us into what we are now.
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning 4: 1989-1994
In this fourth article about IRC and partners work in the past we focus on the end of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade.
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning 3: 1984-1988
"Create meaningful partnerships 'together with' the people; only then can the slogan "Water and Sanitation for all" be turned into a longer lasting achievement".
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning 2 - 1979 -1983
This second article about the 35 years of joint learning by IRC and partners highlights the period 1979-1983, which saw IRC move into the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, and a frenzy of activity.
Highlights from 35 years of joint learning: The formative years 1969 - 1978
It was a meeting at the National Institute for Public Health in Bilthoven in April 1973 which helped to refocus IRC's objectives.
