General well-being
Dutch economy expected to continue growing in 2026 and 2027, but unemployment will rise
The Dutch economy is expected to continue growing by 1.3% over the next two years, driven mainly by household consumption and government spending.
Purchasing power recovery will drive growth in Dutch economy in 2025 and 2026 and positively impact broad well-being
The Dutch economy is expected to grow steadily in 2025 and 2026. Consumers and the government, in particular, are driving economic activity.
Lack of inclusiveness puts 40 percent of companies at a disadvantage in labor market
Some forty percent of the firms in The Netherlands has a preference for a majority job applicant for vacancies and hence scores low on inclusion.
COP27: The Past, the Present and the Future of Loss and Damage Compensation
The establishment of a loss and damage compensation could no longer be delayed. Factors impeding progress were overcome. COP27 agreed on a new loss and damage fund.
Will Talk Turn Into Action at the ‘African’ COP27?
During COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the pledges made at COP26 will have to be converted into actions. Where did COP26 leave us and what we can expect from COP27.
Netherlands beyond GDP: A Wellbeing Index
Rabobank, in cooperation with Utrecht University, has developed a new broad wellbeing index. In this working paper the motivation for the development of a new...