Blue Deal

Globally, we are faced with too much or too little water, or water that is too polluted. Water issues such as these do not stop at borders, of course. That is why it is important to share knowledge and solutions across borders. With the Blue Deal programme, the Netherlands has decided to tackle these challenges. 

Blue Deal programme

The Blue Deal programme was launched in 2018 and will run until 2030. It focuses on long-term partnerships between water managers in the Netherlands and abroad. Many countries call on the Netherlands because of our knowledge and experience in the field of water management. Together, we are working toward a single goal: to give 20 million people worldwide access to clean, sufficient, and safe water.

The Blue Deal programme focuses on:

  • Providing assistance to countries where water management poses a major challenge in terms of clean, sufficient, and safe water
  • Creating opportunities for Dutch and local businesses in water management
  • Learning from other countries to continue improving water management in our own country

The Blue Deal is implemented by the 21 Dutch water authorities, in collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Infrastructure and Water Management. The Blue Deal consists of 17 partnerships in 15 countries. 

Blue Deal and Noorderzijlvest

One of the projects coordinated by Noorderzijlvest is Blue Deal Peru. 

Dutch Water Authorities (DWA) 

Abroad, the 21 water authorities work together under the name Dutch Water Authorities (DWA). The aim of DWA is to contribute globally to safe, sufficient, and clean water for people, plants, and animals. Noorderzijlvest employees can participate in projects carried out under the banner of DWA. More information about Dutch Water Authorities: DWA

Working visits to Peru

We work closely with our partners, both online and during working visits. Read more about our recent working visit to Peru: Between floods and water shortage, the relevance of water modeling for local watersheds in Tumbes, Peru.

Young Experts Programme and Water Authorities International Introduction and Orientation Programme

  • The Blue Deal Programme is partly supported by the Young Experts Programme (YEP) and the Water Authorities International Introduction and Orientation Programme (KIWI). In the Blue Deal Peru project, Noorderzijlvest coordinates the activities of two YEPers. YEP gives young Dutch professionals the opportunity to gain experience abroad. Young local professionals also have the opportunity to gain experience in an international working environment through Dutch organisations. More information about YEP
  • Noorderzijlvest also participates in the KIWI program. This two-year training programme provides water managers with the experience and skills needed to work with water abroad. This enhances the quality of our Blue Deal projects. More information: KIWI