Digital Development Compass

Netherlands (the)

Europe | Western Europe

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
4.28

Stage 5: Transformational

Digital society: No gap, tech ingrained in society.

  • Skills and Literacy

    4.43

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Widespread: Universal skills, adult centers, industry shift, integrated education.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    4.47

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Proficient: Comprehensive, universal access, reduced divide.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Culture Norms

    4.86

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocating: Full tech integration, societal reshaping.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Civic Engagement

    3.36

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Engaged: Tech shapes decisions, ethics guide communication.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
3.95

Stage 4: Differentiating

Affordable, open access.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    3.76

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Convenient: Extended, reliable, majority covered.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Access Enablers

    4.14

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Universal: Equal access, acknowledged barriers, full benefits.

    93% Data Availability

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Government
4.71

Stage 5: Transformational

Optimized, innovative, legislative backing, data-driven.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    4.86

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Visionary: Impactful strategy, top-level support, empowered leaders.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Digital by default: Embedded skills, centralized strategy, quantifiable objectives, long-term budget, full Digital Principles integration.

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    4.95

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Smart State: Online access, optional in-person, full redesign.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Open Government

    4.01

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Collaborative: Open, stakeholder partnership, robust feedback, evaluations.

    100% Data Availability

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Regulation
3.86

Stage 4: Differentiating

Advanced: Substantive laws, strong enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Enforced tailored regulation, FOI used, accessible government data.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Emerging Technologies

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    3.95

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Adaptive taxation, national IP protection.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Cybersecurity

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Comprehensive law, baselines, compliance, international alignment.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.7

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Human Rights

    4.5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Fully protected: Legal, institutional, tech safeguards.

    100% Data Availability

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Economy
2.54

Stage 3: Systematic

Cross-sector collab: Seed financing, wide tech business.

  • Business

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  • Financial Services

    1.65

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Early adopters introduce basic digital services.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    3.48

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Interconnected: Extensive engagement, cross-sector collaboration, international events.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

    5

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Advocate: Embedded ethics, evolving standards, proactive advocacy.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Public Infrastructure
3.43

Stage 4: Differentiating

Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.

  • Payments

    1.67

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Changing: Digital access, cards, online banking, cashless.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    3.62

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated: Govt-business linked IDs, data protection.

    80% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    5.01

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Open: Optimized model, public data, structured API.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
4.39

  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
4.53

  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
4.87

  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

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