To whom does this apply?
Too many people are unable to participate in our society because they lack the necessary digital skills.

Everyone should be able to participate in the digital age. To this end, the government collaborates with public, private, and societal partners to promote digital inclusion.
Too many people are unable to participate in our society because they lack the necessary digital skills.
Caribbean News - 20 August 2025
A mobile app developed by the government should be reliable, secure, and easy to use. What requirements should it meet? Find out in this guide on NORA online.
Caribbean News - 24 July 2025
What challenges do women face on their journey into tech and IT? VHTO outlines the persistent barriers women face, as well as potential prospects in this factsheet.
Caribbean News - 15 July 2025
The National Action Plan Web Policy is a roadmap outlining concrete measures to improve the recognisability, quality and manageability of government websites.
News - 23 June 2025
The new law, coming into force on the 28th of June this year, is a significant step in making digital products and services accessible to people with disability.
News - 15 April 2025
The Measurement Model offers a tried-and-tested approach with a practical handbook. It is a strategic framework for taking steps towards improving service delivery.
News - 9 April 2025
Government organisations are improving the accessibility of their websites and apps. While trends developed positively in 2024, there is still much work to be done.
Caribbean News - 12 December 2024
With the expansion of Papiamentu and Spanish, DigiHandig aims for greater digital inclusion by enhancing digital skills among people in the Caribbean Netherlands.
Caribbean News - 10 September 2024
Not all municipal websites and apps are accessible yet. Yousuf Yousufi explains how the Association of Dutch Municipalities' Digital Accessibility Promotion Team is working on this.
Inclusion means not excluding anyone. The government wants everyone to be able to participate in the digital age.
Measures to improve digital inclusion Everyone must be able to participate in the digital society. That is what we call ‘digital inclusion’. The overview below shows what I, as the Secretary of State of the Read more about 'Measures, programmes and costs'
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