Sectorrapportage

Sectorrapportage is a term used in Dutch-language policy and business reporting to describe a sector-specific document that inventories the current state and developments of a defined economic sector. It combines quantitative indicators from official statistics with qualitative input from sector stakeholders to provide a coherent picture of the sector’s structure, trends, and policy context.

Purpose and audience: It is used by government ministries, regional authorities, sector associations, and companies to guide policy, planning, and investment decisions. It helps identify bottlenecks, opportunities, and necessary interventions in areas such as labor markets, innovation, regulation, and sustainability.

Content: A sectorrapportage typically covers market size and growth, production, turnover, employment, productivity, and competitiveness; demand and supply conditions; key players and market structure; value chains and international trade; innovation, digitization, and skills needs; regulatory and policy environment; and sustainability considerations including environmental impact.

Methodology: It relies on official statistics, surveys, and expert input. It may include scenario analyses, risk assessments, and a framing such as SWOT or PESTEL. The level of detail varies by sector and commissioning body.

Examples and usage: Common sectors include manufacturing, agriculture, construction, healthcare, and services. Sectorrapportages are often produced as part of broader policy programs or sector plans and may feed into budget cycles or investment strategies.

Relation to other concepts: It is related to sector analyses, policy appraisal, and economic forecasting, and may be published publicly or shared with stakeholders in confidential form.