Mission
Netspar endeavors to bring the pension debate to a high level of sophistication and to create high-quality solutions for present and future challenges with respect to an aging society. Furthermore, Netspar aims to position the Netherlands as a center of knowledge on pensions and social security both in- and outside Europe, both in the academic and the financial world and in policy circles.
With this, Netspar wants to safeguard sustainable pension and insurance systems that share risks equitably and efficiently. The strive is to set an example how public and private parties in the service industry can work together with researchers in the social sciences in an efficient and mutually beneficial way to stimulate social innovation. Next to that, Netspar strives to act as an intellectual conscience of the community active in pensions and social security.
Core values The core values of Netspar are independence, accessibility for new entrants, and openness to dialogue and interaction between stakeholders. Netspar recognizes the importance of diverse types of knowledge, various disciplines, and methodological approaches. It does not support particular policy positions, but is instead dedicated to promoting a wider understanding of the economic and social implications of pensions and retirement. It strives to effectively disseminate unbiased research output among public policymakers, professionals and trustees in financial institutions and the academic community.
Societal Top Institute
Netspar has been appointed as one of the Dutch Societal Top Institutes (MTI: Maatschappelijk Topinstituut). A Societal Top Institute combines excellent scientific research with active involvement in the most important questions facing society.
