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ICT, knowledge and the economy 2012 describes the Dutch knowledge-based economy on the basis of its pillars ICT, innovation and R&D.

A tough black liquid mass. It is used in the preservation of iron, underwater treatment, underground constructions in concrete or steel, the outsides of ships, wooden sheds, barges and boats.

Insurance covering the risk of loss of income from work or insufficient income due to certain needs or other personal circumstances (such as illness, disability, unemployment, old age or death).

Introduced on 1 April 2001 when the Immigration Law of 2000 came into force. The holder has a work permit, and no employment permit is required.

A minor who has applied for asylum and who was not accompanied or cared for by parents or adult relatives when he/she came to the country.

Action taking place when a request for asylum is definitely rejected. There are three kinds of expulsion from the country: deportation, supervised departure, address check after notification.

Total net turnover from sales to domestic buyers

Financial institutions that request or acquire funds or other goods for collective investment in order to have the unit-holders share in the proceeds of the investments.

These are contributions to private social schemes excluding pension schemes. The contributions to these schemes can be derived in the same way as the contributions to pension schemes.

Income transfers by government to households on the basis of social insurance financed by specific premiums.

A person who has a contract with an economic unit to carry out work in return for financial remuneration.

In criminal and sometimes in administrative law, a settlement on an offence that is not too serious, proposed by the public prosecutor. Usually a fine payable by the suspect.

The stage of life in which a woman is biologically capable of having children, barring exceptions. The period used for this phase in life is generally the 15 to 50 age bracket.

All archives transferred to the national archives regardless of restrictions. This does not apply to archives from private individuals, associations and companies.

Dossier Historical series

People who answer the question in the survey on physical or mental burden caused by their work with “yes, regularly” or “yes, usually”.

Normal legal remedy granted to everyone who appears in first instance or any party whom the court ruled against, fully or partially. The appeal applies to the court decision in first instance.

Coal with a calorific value less than 23,865 megajoule per kilogram and a content of volatile matter of more than 31 percent (ash-free dry weight).

Assistance (mainly practical) to direct and indirect victims of offences, road traffic accidents and other calamities, consisting in completion of forms, support with legal matters and referral to...

The Dutch economy saw a negative growth of 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same quarter of 2008. This is the largest decline in the Dutch economy in the post-war period.

Population forecasts: key figures Most important key indicators of the population forecasts

According to the latest consumer price index (CPI), the average inflation rate in the Netherlands in 2004 was 1.2 percent, a record low since 1989. The low rate is mainly caused by falling prices for...

Vehicle running on wheels and intended for use on roads.

Other oil products, including white spirit and special gasoline and mineral waxes