In its 50 years of history, UNESCO-IHE was led by four rectors. Mr. Mostertman, appointed director in 1956, led the Institute for almost 30 years. During that time, IHE grew fast in number of courses and participants.
His successor, Prof. Segeren was appointed in 1985. He shaped the Institute, pursued the creation of master programmes and made sure that the participants enjoyed all the facilities needed to have a pleasant and fruitful stay during their studies.
Mr. Van Viersen, who led the Institute between 1998 and 2002, is remembered as the handler of IHE’s incorporation to UNESCO.
Richard Meganck, the current director, joined UNESCO-IHE in 2003. He is working hard to reach UNESCO-IHE potential as the education and capacity building arm of UNESCO and the UN system in water and environmental issues.
Excerpts interview Mostertman (wmv, 5 min.)
Excerpts interview Segeren (wmv, 5 min.)
Excerpts interview van Vierssen (wmv, 5 min.)
Excerpts interview Meganck (wmv, 5 min.)
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The complete interviews will be made available in 2007. Furthermore, all interviews and other material will be published on a DVD, dedicated to the 50 year jubilee.