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A broad set of scientific sectors is relevant for societal missions. And the Netherlands invests relatively much in research on health and industrial production and technology. This is shown by research carried out by Dialogic on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Dialogic was asked to support this research in response to a motion from Members Van der Woude and Van der Graaf that was adopted by the Dutch House of Representatives. The motion calls for an analysis of the financial breakdown by specific sectors and technologies, including their relevance for major societal transitions. We have answered this question in two reports, both of which have been sent to the Dutch House of Representatives. In the first report, we break down public investments in specific sectors and technologies, showing, among other things, that the Netherlands invests relatively much in research on health and industrial production and technology. In the second report, we conduct a literature analysis of the relevance of nine scientific sectors for five major societal missions, demonstrating that a broad set of sectors is needed to address societal missions. Also, based on our research, we determine that scientific contributions do not fit into specific sectors but are often interdisciplinary.
Our reports and accompanying letter to the House of Representatives can be found here
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