Het Nederlandse buitenlandbeleid zet sterk in op economische diplomatie, waarbij het Nederlandse economische belang centraal staat. Deze benadering is echter te eendimensionaal. Juist voor een... Show moreHet Nederlandse buitenlandbeleid zet sterk in op economische diplomatie, waarbij het Nederlandse economische belang centraal staat. Deze benadering is echter te eendimensionaal. Juist voor een klein land als Nederland is duurzame diplomatie essentieel. Bij deze vorm van diplomatie wordt nadrukkelijker nagedacht over de kwaliteit, de doelstelling, de langetermijninvulling en de wederkerigheid van relaties. We illustreren de consequenties van dit strategische denkkader aan de hand van veranderende relaties met Afrika. Show less
The Netherlands has been an active supporter of international development aid. Dutch development cooperation started in response to Truman's 'Four point programme' announced in 1949. It began as... Show moreThe Netherlands has been an active supporter of international development aid. Dutch development cooperation started in response to Truman's 'Four point programme' announced in 1949. It began as technical assistance, channelled through multilateral channels. Bilateral aid started in 1962 and was introduced by (then) Minister for Development Cooperation Berend-Jan Udink. Since then, the priorities, target countries and budget of Dutch development cooperation have continuously shifted. This thematic map illustrates how the partner countries for Dutch development cooperation have changed throughout the years. Show less
The Dutch government has been supporting higher education in developing countries through cooperation between Dutch higher education and training institutes and partner organizations in the... Show moreThe Dutch government has been supporting higher education in developing countries through cooperation between Dutch higher education and training institutes and partner organizations in the developing countries since the late 1960s.Various programmes have been implemented but the aim in all of them has been to build and strengthen the education and training capacity of organizations/institutes.The map depicts Dutch cooperation programmes to strenghten post-secondary education and training in Africa (1996-2013). Show less
Berg, M. van den; Boere, A.; Dietz, A.J.; Dijksterhuis, R.; Dunselman, A.; Nijzink, L.; Veul, J. 2012