publiekgerichte

Publiekgerichte is a Dutch adjective meaning oriented toward the public or audience. It is used to describe policies, services, or communications that aim to be accessible, transparent, and useful to citizens or the general public. The form publiekgerichte is the attributive inflected form used before a noun (for example, publiekgerichte dienstverlening or publiekgerichte communicatie). The base form often encountered in dictionaries is publiekgericht.

In practice, publiekgerichte approaches emphasize user-centered design, readability, and open communication. They focus on making services easy to find and understand, reducing barriers to access, and presenting information in clear language. The term is commonly applied in public administration, local government, and public services, but can also appear in museums, libraries, and health care contexts where services are oriented toward citizens rather than internal processes.

Common contexts and examples include publiekgerichte dienstverlening (citizen-facing services), publiekgerichte communicatie (public-facing communication), and publiekgerichte beleidsvorming (public-oriented policymaking). These usages signal an orientation toward the needs, rights, and preferences of the public, often alongside principles such as transparency, accountability, and inclusivity.

See also:

- klantgerichte dienstverlening (customer-oriented service)

- burgerparticipatie (civic participation)

- publieke sector (public sector)

- toegankelijke communicatie (accessible communication)