< Table of Contents >
1. Introduction
1.1. Context, policy and political considerations
1.1..1. Socio-economic context and reform timing
1.1.2. Identified needs and reform objectives
1.1.3. Integration within a broader policy context
1.2. EU and international obligations/conditionalities
1.3. Acceptance at institutional and societal level
1.3.1. Political support and alignment
1.3.2. Public reception and acceptance
1.3.3. Target group relevance and perception
2. Analysis
2.1. Governance
2.1.1. Implementation responsibility and leadership
2.1.2. Geographical scope of implementation
2.1.3. Monitoring and evaluation framework
2.2. Administrative capacity
2.2.1. Human resources and administrative burden
2.2.2. Administrative capacity for implementation and monitoring
2.3. Mechanisms behind the reform and links with ESF and CPR
2.3.1. Mechanisms for achieving reform outcomes
2.3.2. Practical activation of reform mechanisms
2.3.3. Unexpected impacts and observations
2.3.4. Linkages to ESF(+) and strategic objectives
2.3.5. Alignment with EU Regulations and instruments
2.4. Mechanisms leading to success and bottlenecks
2.4.1. Facilitating factors for reform implementation
2.4.2. Obstacles and mitigation measures
2.4.3. Impact of EU instruments on reform outcomes
3. Conclusions
3.1. Impacts of the reform
3.1.1. Achievement of intended outcomes
3.1.2. Effectiveness in reaching targeted audience
3.1.3. Sustainability of reform impacts
3.1.4. Insights for future reforms
3.2. Lessons learnt
3.2.1. Successes and shortcomings
3.2.2. Alternative approaches and missed opportunities
3.2.3. Opportunities for ongoing improvement
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Title : The Netherlands Case Study: Improving Employability Conditions of Older Workers
Publication : European Commission, 2025 (31 pages)