Rural broadband initiatives in the Netherlands as a training ground for neo-endogenous development

Koen Salemink, Dirk Strijker · 2016 · Local Economy The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit

Summary. Rural broadband initiatives in the Netherlands involve citizens, governments, and market players working together to improve internet connectivity. An analysis of 75 initiatives reveals an eight-stage development model showing how all three actors influence progress. However, market players use rigid policies to protect market share, while governments offer vague or generic policies that ignore local differences. These initiatives require substantial social, intellectual, and financial capital to succeed, but current operating conditions threaten their ability to deliver broadband to rural areas.

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  author  = {Koen Salemink and Dirk Strijker},
  journal = {Local Economy The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit},
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  doi     = {10.1177/0269094216670940},
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DOI

10.1177/0269094216670940

Countries

Netherlands

Regions

Europe

Categories

broadband-and-digital, regional-innovation-systems, policy

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2026-04-28