The government and public sector comprises Dutch municipalities, provinces, ministries, executive agencies, water boards, safety regions, libraries, fire departments, police, and other public services. Organizations such as the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV), the Tax and Customs Administration, Rijkswaterstaat (the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management), environmental services, and social services also fall within this sector. They contribute to policy, safety, infrastructure, regulations, social support, and citizen participation. Digitalization and transparency are playing an increasingly important role in the Dutch public sector.

What constitutes the public sector?

The public sector comprises all organizations that perform public tasks and provide services to residents, such as municipalities, provinces, ministries, and executive agencies.