research & consultancy

The Netherlands and the BRICs: why don't we export more?

Brazil, Russia, India en China, the so-called BRIC countries, are today's largest emerging markets. They represent great market potential for an exporting country such as the Nethe... Read more

Private Sector Development for the Western Balkans

APE evaluated the Private Sector Development (PSD) policy for the Western Balkans, as commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more

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    Aarts de Jong Wilms Goudriaan Public Economics (APE) is a research and consultancy bureau that focuses on the public sector. APE offers a range of products and services, varying from policy research to strategic advice and from quantitative data analysis to qualitative evaluations. Our clients include government departments, town councils, administrative organisations and private clients in the social services and education sectors.

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    Training older workers - effects, costs and benefits

    Education and training are seen by many as a tool for increasing labour force participation and prod...

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