haalbaarheidsfase

The haalbaarheidsfase is the Dutch term for the feasibility phase, a structured early stage in project development and policy implementation. During this period an organisation evaluates whether a proposed initiative is realistic and worthwhile before committing substantial resources. The phase typically follows initial idea generation and precedes detailed design and budgeting.

Key activities in the haalbaarheidsfase include technical feasibility studies, economic cost–benefit analysis, legal and regulatory reviews, and risk assessments. Stakeholder consultations are common, providing qualitative input on user needs, market potential and socio‑environmental impact. Data gathered during these analyses feed into a feasibility report, which summarizes findings, outlines options, and recommends a course of action. The objective is to ensure that decisions to proceed are based on objective, evidence‑based conclusions rather than assumptions.

Successful execution of the haalbaarheidsfase can reduce costly late‑stage changes, mitigate financial exposure, and increase stakeholder confidence. It is widely used in public sector infrastructure projects, large‑scale IT systems, and policy reforms. National guidelines in several European countries, including the Netherlands, provide detailed frameworks that organisations follow to structure the feasibility assessment, set threshold criteria for approval, and document the decision‑making process.