HaalbaarAcceptabel

HaalbaarAcceptabel is a concept used in planning, policy, and project evaluation to describe a two-dimensional criterion for approving proposals. It combines two keywords: haalbaar (feasible) and acceptabel (acceptable). The idea is that a proposal should be both technically and economically viable and socially, legally, and ethically acceptable. The term is rooted in Dutch planning discourse and mirrors the broader concept of applying feasibility and acceptance criteria to decision making.

Feasibility (haalbaar) covers technical viability, resource requirements, cost, timeline, and risk, as well as the ability to deliver the project within available capabilities and constraints. Acceptability (acceptabel) covers stakeholder support, public acceptance, regulatory clearance, environmental impact, and alignment with values and legal norms.

In practice, HaalbaarAcceptabel is used to structure the evaluation of proposals early in the decision process. Teams may apply a two- or multi-criteria framework, assigning scores or qualitative judgments to each dimension, and then deriving an overall recommendation. A common outcome is a go/no-go decision, possibly with conditions to improve feasibility or acceptability.

Limitations and criticisms include the concern that the approach can oversimplify complex trade-offs and potentially exclude innovative or controversial ideas. Proponents argue that it helps avoid pursuing doomed initiatives and supports responsible allocation of resources.

Related concepts include feasibility studies and stakeholder analysis.