Frans Brom on strategic science advice in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy is the cherry on top of an intricate and diverse ecosystem that provides for the science and evidence needs of policymakers in the Netherlands. It has a unique mandate: to look beyond the daily cut and thrust of politics, to challenge both government and parliament to think about important strategic issues that stretch into the future. Oh, and it reports directly to the prime minister. Too good to be true? You might well think so. But here's its secretary, Frans Brom, to explain why you're wrong. Listener community

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy