With an average annual return of 12%, engineering and computer science graduates see the biggest return on investment (World Economic Forum, 2016)
Due to the increasing digitisation of society and the world of work the demand for STEM skills will only intensify (BusinessEurope, 2018)
Greater access to STEM and computer science studies is key for the inclusion of women in the digital economy (G7, 2017)
The educational system needs to fully embrace digital technologies and update teaching methodologies to prepare students for their digital future (ERT, 2017)
Significant responsibilities lie before local and regional authorities when it comes to defining a coherent and integrated approach to STEM education (Committee of the Regions, 2019)

MKB Actieplan ('SME Action Plan') (Dutch only)

Source / author:

Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate

Country:

Netherlands

Publication date:

29 June 2018

Publication type:

Policy and strategy

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The MKB Actie Plan ('SME Action Plan') is a 4-year plan of the Dutch ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate to ensure that Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME's) are able to benefit from the strong growth of the Dutch economy. It covers the topics of personnel, financing, regulations, innovation and digitalisation, fiscal context and international trade with a total budget of 200 million euro.

MKB Actieplan ('SME Action Plan') (Dutch only)

MKB Actieplan ('SME Action Plan') (Dutch only)

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