Publications
All work of the WRR is public and published in one of four series.
- Reports to the government: extensive reports containing advice on government policy
- Policy briefs: shorter publications containing reflection on current topics, along with recommendations
- Investigations: publications in which the WRR points out societal issues
- Working papers: background studies written to support advisory projects
In addition to these four series, the WRR occasionally issues publications, videos and podcasts on current topics.
180 publications
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Attached to the world: on the anchoring and strategy of Dutch foreign policy
The WRR calls for a rethinking of Dutch foreign policy in its report Attached to the world. On the anchoring and strategy of ...
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Exploring Futures for Policymaking
Exploring futures requires the acceptance of uncertainty and enthusiasm for openness. Focus is also required on ‘normative future ...
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Less pretention, more ambition
Development aid should be targeted more at enhancing the development and self-reliance of countries. Policy should also be more ...
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Doing Good or Doing Better
The objective of development cooperation should be development rather than fighting poverty. Moreover, ‘doing better’ means less ...
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Uncertain safety
In view of the vulnerability of humans, society and the natural environment, a proactive approach to uncertainties is required. A ...
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Infrastructures. Time to invest
There are currently insufficient guarantees of investment in vital infrastructure such as dykes and electricity. A strategic ...
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New Perspectives on Investment in Infrastructures
In the past twenty years, a certain amount of commercialisation, liberalisation or privatisation has been introduced in all ...
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Micro-foundations for Innovation Policy
Innovation policy must create and retain greater openness, and with regard to four aspects: openness to uncertainty in ...
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From War to the Rule of Law: Peace Building after Violent Conflicts
More help from the Netherlands and the EU in establishing the rule of law and reforming the police and the judicial system ...
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Rediscovering Europe in the Netherlands
National politicians and policymakers should take the lead in identifying major issues facing Europe. They must explicitly ...