The Netherlands is grappling with significant challenges in the physical living environment, including a pressing need to build more homes. Despite well-defined policy objectives, implementation often falls short, leading to persistent issues and an increasing sense of crisis. This advisory report examines the root causes of implementation failures and offers recommendations to address them. Key factors impeding progress include complex policies, hesitancy, inadequate organization, unequal cost distribution, and human resource scarcity. The report advocates for equal emphasis on policy and implementation, involving implementers in policy development, clear role distribution, cooperative culture, better cost-benefit analysis, and smart approaches to resource scarcity. Download the full report to explore strategies for overcoming these implementation challenges and achieving tangible results.
