Netherlands

The Defence organisation stands for peace and security, at home and abroad. It is one of the ways in which the Netherlands contributes to stability and freedom in the world. It also serves society at large.

The Defence organisation has three core tasks:

• defending national and Allied territory, including the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba;
• protecting and promoting the international rule of law and international stability;
• supporting civil authorities in upholding the law and providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, both nationally and internationally.  

The navy, army, air force and Marechaussee can be deployed quickly and flexibly and can operate anywhere in the world, under the most extreme conditions. They work closely with others, strengthened by rock-solid confidence in one another. Equipped with modern materiel, responsible in their use of force, and, when necessary, at risk to their own lives. That is the Netherlands Defence organisation.
           
           

Every hour of every day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes the interests of the Kingdom abroad. The Ministry coordinates and carries out Dutch foreign policy at its headquarters in The Hague and through its missions abroad. It is likewise the channel through which the Dutch Government communicates with foreign governments and international organisations.

As a country that looks beyond its borders, the Netherlands is committed to building a safe, stable and prosperous world. In The Hague, and at more than 150 embassies and consulates worldwide, staff are actively involved in addressing issues such as poverty reduction, climate change, respect for human rights and the rule of law and eliminating conflict. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also works closely with the other ministries to help shape the Europe of the future and ensure that the Netherlands speaks with one voice in the European Union.

SNV is a non-profit, international development organisation, established in the Netherlands. We have been present in developing countries for over 40 years, and now operate in 36 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Balkans. SNV’s 900 advisors come from a variety of cultural and technical backgrounds.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes the interests of the Kingdom abroad. The Ministry coordinates and carries out Dutch foreign policy at its headquarters in The Hague and through its missions abroad. It is likewise the channel through which the Dutch Government communicates with foreign governments and international organisations.