VNG Roadmap to a Private Online Portal for Public Services
With the new VNG roadmap, municipalities can create their MijnOmgeving. Allowing residents to access public services conveniently online and staff to save time.
Rutte IV Cabinet Policy for Digitalisation
A safe, inclusive, and opportunity-rich digital society. That’s the ambition of the government’s digitalisation policy, where public values and users are at the forefront. The main outlines stem from the coalition agreement.
Main outlines of the digitalisation policy
In the policy brief ‘Main Outlines of the Digitalisation Policy’ (in Dutch), Alexandra van Huffelen, State Secretary for Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations, sets forth the government’s goals and ambitions. This brief was co-authored with Ministers Micky Adriaansens (Economic Affairs and Climate Policy), Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Justice and Security), and Franc Weerwind (Legal Protection).
Coalition agreement and work agenda
The main outlines for digitalisation are the foundation of the government-wide Work Agenda for Digitalisation. This agenda is formulated in collaboration with relevant ministries and stakeholders from civil society, academia, the business sector, and local governments. Acknowledging that digitalisation transcends national borders, the government is committed to an accentuated international strategy.
The Netherlands is actively embracing the opportunities presented by the digital transition. Furthermore, the government is adopting a more assertive stance in undertaking normative action towards public and private entities.
Four themes
The government’s strategy is built around four interconnected themes.
1. Digital foundation
The prerequisites for shaping the digital government, society, and economy include: cybersecurity; a secure online identity and control over personal data; privacy; equal treatment; democracy; a fair legal system; digital autonomy and well-functioning digital markets and services; inclusion and digital skills; digital infrastructure. These foundations underpin the other themes.
2. Digital government
A resolute, efficient, secure, and transparent digital government that prioritises people, offering accessible and reliable services.
3. Digital society
A digital society with robust public institutions, where facilities such as healthcare (standardisation of data exchange and more control for patients over their own data), education (increased focus on digital knowledge and skills from primary to higher education), and mobility (experimenting with new technologies to make transport safer, easier, and cleaner) are safeguarded.
4. Digital economy
A digital economy that is open, fair, and secure, where businesses can innovate effectively, consumers and citizens are well-protected, and which contributes to sustainable economic growth.
Data Lineage Fosters Trust in Government Data
According to this WODC report, data lineage - tracking the origin of data and how it is applied - can help foster trust in the accuracy of data used by government.
PCP-WISE: Using Satellite Data for Water Management
Satellite data and digital innovations help water authorities cope with climate change. PCP-WISE fosters partnerships and encourages market players to innovate.
House of Representatives Adopts New Archives Act
The House of Representatives has adopted the Archives Act. This new act better reflects the digital age. Also, stored government records become public in 10 years.
Demo Day: Showcasing Innovation
At the annual demo day, 19 projects showcased their achievements, powered by their ideas, efforts, partnerships, and the Digital Government Innovation Budget.
Saba to Start Using Aerial Photographs
On Saba, the Department of Infrastructure and Spatial Planning is already exploring the most effective use of the aerial photos in geographic data of the island.
1.1 Improving Digital Skills and Knowledge
Social challenges Too many people lack the digital skills needed to participate in society and benefit from the opportunities digitalisation has to offer. Digital skills are one of citizens’ most important basic needs. The Netherlands Read more about '1.1 Improving Digital Skills and Knowledge'
The Work Agenda: One year underway
On 4 November 2022, the Value-Driven Digitalisation Work Agenda was presented to the House of Representatives. One year into the project, it is time to take stock. First, we examined the added value of the Read more about 'Values-Driven Digitalisation Work Agenda'
Dutch Cyber Security Strategy
The Dutch Cybersecurity Strategy 2022 – 2028 (NLCS) describes the government’s vision of a digital society and the position of government, businesses and citizens in it. What is the NLCS? Security in the digital world Read more about 'Dutch Cyber Security Strategy'
Progress on New Dutch Digitalisation Strategy
State Secretary of Digitalisation and Kingdom Relations Zsolt Szabó outlines the main focal point of the Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) in a collective letter.
Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)
The digital transition has profound implications for how we work, live and play. This is especially true in a digitalised country like The Netherlands. Digitalisation is therefore at the core of this government’s ambitions. For Read more about 'Dutch Digitalisation Strategy (NDS)'
Digitalising Public Procurement, What is the State of Play?
Sylvia Vertegaal, Portfolio Manager with Central Government, tells us more on digitalising public procurement processes and uniforming to government-wide standards.
