Interview Peter van Baalen, Professor of Information Management and Digital Organisation at the University of Amsterdam: “Technology isn’t the solution”
September 4, 2025“Well, that’s a huge problem,” Peter van Baalen thought as he read the previous RIWA-Meuse annual report. As a Professor of Information Management and Digital Organisation at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Economics and Business, his field of expertise is not water but the most effective way to share knowledge and information. However, from … Continue reading “Interview Peter van Baalen, Professor of Information Management and Digital Organisation at the University of Amsterdam: “Technology isn’t the solution””
Interview Sander Meijerink, Radboud University: “We prefer to avoid difficult decisions.”
September 4, 2025We started by asking why good regulations are in place to protect water quality but compliance with them is often poor. For example, the WFD, a European directive that has been in force since back in 2000. Originally, the aim was to achieve its objectives by 2015. There have been two postponements and the deadline … Continue reading “Interview Sander Meijerink, Radboud University: “We prefer to avoid difficult decisions.””
Interview Annette Ottolini, General Manager of Evides Water Company and board member of RIWA-Meuse: “We could do with being a little more activist in our approach.”
September 4, 2025In recent years, Annette Ottolini has been confronted with numerous challenges in her role as the Managing Director of Evides Water Company and board member of RIWA-Meuse. She has been in both roles since 2014 and is stepping down this year. The challenges in question related primarily to water quality in the Meuse. Eighty-six percent … Continue reading “Interview Annette Ottolini, General Manager of Evides Water Company and board member of RIWA-Meuse: “We could do with being a little more activist in our approach.””