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In 2010, the Cabinet in the Coalition Agreement announced a new course regarding business policy in the Netherlands. To be among the top 5 knowledge economies, the new policy focuses on a more sectoral approach; more demand-driven by the business community; fewer specific subsidies, but more generic tax relief; and more room for entrepreneurs (e.g. by reducing regulatory burden).
The decision was made to establish top sectors, as this way the Netherlands can leverage its unique internationally distinguishing strengths. The top sectors are characterized by a strong market and export position, a robust level of knowledge intensity, intensive collaboration between entrepreneurs and knowledge institutions, and the potential to make an innovative contribution to societal challenges.
Dialogic and ResearchNed are conducting research on behalf of Platform Bèta Techniek into the effectiveness and anchoring of human capital policy in these Top Sectors.
