Over the past few decades the damage being done to global ecosystems by established development trajectories has become increasingly evident. In many sectors and regions sustainability transitions are gathering pace as new technologies, business models and social practices begin to transform existing …

The divide between rural and urban regions in the Netherlands seem to be increasing. Different workshops focus on all aspects asking questions like: is this realy the case?

Gaining public trust, achieving transparency, stimulating innovations, and delivering economic growth have been considered as some of the drivingforces behind Open Data initiatives for government organisations in recent years. Traditionally Open Justice, which refers to making courts and their proceedings …

Zuid-Afrika is een complex land met een turbulente (recente) historie. Het is ook een land met een lange gemeenschappelijke geschiedenis met Nederland. In hoeverre zijn de ontwikkelingen in de publieke sector van Zuid-Afrika vergelijkbaar met dat wat er in Nederland gebeurt? Zijn er voor het Nederlandse …

Background: Accurate measurement of health literacy is essential to improve accessibility and effectiveness of health care and prevention. One measure frequently applied in international research is the Short Assessment of Health Literacy (SAHL). While the Dutch SAHL (SAHL-D) has proven to be valid and …

In July 2013, the EU and the US began negotiating a comprehensive trade and investment treaty: TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership). This was the beginning of a hefty public debate on the – supposed – contents of the agreement, such regulatory cooperation and ISDS. In the Netherlands, …

Launching smart city activities and projects requires political support. For sustainable approaches, a concrete strategy, and leadership endorsement from the municipal government is crucial. In accordance with the most prevalent definitions of a smart city, postulating that a city must enhance quality …