Radio Netherlands Worldwide is the Dutch international public broadcasting service. The radio and television broadcasts and websites provide news, information and culture to millions of people around the world. Our mission is to:
"Make a contribution, on behalf of and for the benefit of the Netherlands, towards a better informed world by a combination of independent journalism and other media services."
The mission has three chief purposes:
1. To provide an international audience with information about Dutch society, opinions, visions and policies, as well as to support the interests of the Netherlands.
2. To facilitate an international podium for themes which are of importance to the Netherlands, Europe and the world.
3. To serve as a source of expertise and knowledge to foreign media, especially in the area of Dutch/European developments, ideas and opinions.
Radio Netherlands broadcasts in Dutch, English, Spanish, Papiamentu, Sarnami, Indonesian, Portuguese and French. It takes into account the information needs of different target groups and the media situation in various regions.
The Radio Netherlands Training Centre, which is connected to Radio Netherlands Worldwide, provides media training and offers media and communications advice to partner organizations in developing countries.
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