DVH Research & Consultancy works in a network of (local) organizations and experts. DVH is specialized in policy-oriented research and consultancy. The focus is the Caribbean part of our Kingdom. DVH is a point of contact for social and socio-economic affairs. DVH stands for independence, quality, transparency and usability. DVH enjoys working for ministries, Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland (RCN), municipalities and public authorities, social partners, ROA Caribisch Nederland and other advisory bodies, knowledge institutions and executive organizations.
DVH focuses on social affairs of Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, European Netherlands, Saba, Sint Eustatius and Sint Maarten. DVH is independent, has an eye for history, the political context and the specific circumstances on the islands.
DVH conducts research (quantitative and qualitative), advises (expert based and research based), supports and develops (in law formation, policy, structure, organization, measures, processes), monitors (including information systems set-up), reviews and transfers knowledge (presentations, workshops, training, guidance and assurance). The work is carried out on location as much as possible, avoiding air travel as much as possible.
DVH works from the socio-scientific discipline, with sufficient knowledge of relevant legislation (both Dutch law and local legislation) and economics. DVH can make substantive connections in this regard. Where necessary, DVH collaborates with experts from other research and consultancy firms, universities and local experts.
DVH is available to carry out projects in the social and socio-economic field, specifically the labor market, the connection between the labor market and professional education, social security, quality of work (employment conditions, working environment, labor relations and labor content) and human resources policy. DVH is able to balance the interests of the stakeholders: government, employers, employees, executive organizations and educational institutions.
