Provincie Zuid-Holland
- Type
- Public Agency
- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Industries
- Alternative proteins, Arable farming, Waste efficiency, Consumer health & consumer effects
About Provincie Zuid-Holland
Provincie Zuid-Holland is the provincial government for South Holland, the most populous province in the Netherlands. It works on issues that are too large for individual municipalities and too small for the national government, acting as a regional public authority that connects residents, municipalities, businesses, knowledge institutions, and other partners.
The province positions itself as a coordinator and regisseur for major spatial and societal challenges. Its work spans housing, mobility, energy, water, nature, agriculture, economy, and governance, with the stated aim of building a strong province where it is good to live, work, and thrive now and in the future.
Core Values
- Connecting: The province emphasizes bringing together people, interests, and organizations across government and society to reach integrated solutions.
- Renewing: It presents itself as open to new methods, learning by doing, and innovation in how public challenges are addressed.
- Trust: Zuid-Holland highlights transparency, reliability, and careful decision-making as foundations for its role as a public authority.
- Sustainability: Across its mission and policy areas, the province consistently frames its work around a healthy, social, and sustainable living environment.
Unique Aspects
- Largest provincial population base: Zuid-Holland serves more people than any other Dutch province, which gives its policy role unusually broad reach and complexity.
- Broad regierol across sectors: The province explicitly acts as a regional coordinator for intertwined issues such as housing, accessibility, energy, nature, and economic development.
- Strong focus on knowledge and research: Kennis Zuid-Holland is used to scan trends, support research teams, and work with universities and research institutions on future challenges.
- Concrete financial and implementation role: The province not only sets policy but also uses subsidies, investments, and programmatic support to accelerate housing, energy transition, water management, and nature projects.