Achtpunts

Achtpunts is a term used in Dutch-language contexts to describe a framework aimed at structuring analysis around eight principal elements. The term is a direct combination of the Dutch words acht (eight) and punten (points).

There is no universally accepted definition or single template for an achtpunts. In use, writers adapt the eight elements to their subject matter, creating a mnemonic or checklist to guide reasoning, planning, or evaluation.

A common approach is to assign eight topics such as purpose, context, stakeholders, criteria, methods, data, results, and recommendations. Variants may reorder or substitute items depending on discipline.

Applications span fields where structured assessment is valued, including urban planning, public policy analysis, project management, and design evaluation. In each case the eight points provide a consistent framework to compare options and document reasoning.

Related concepts include eight-point frameworks and multi-criteria decision analysis, which share the aim of organizing complex considerations into an agreed set of categories.