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Hans Bosselaar is a Researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He specializes in governance of the social welfare state, particularly focusing on local implementation of policies related to benefits, provisions, and reintegration. As Academic Manager of the Kenniswerkplaats Lokaal15, he collaborates with municipalities, client organizations, and professionals to address youth integration challenges in labor markets.
His research emphasizes professionalization of leadership in reintegration services, client participation in governance, and institutional welfare reforms. Notable projects include leading a 5-year program on youth integration governance and evaluating professionalization initiatives through action research. He has published extensively on topics like empathic professionalism, municipal management practices, and disability employment strategies.
Recent work includes analyses of decentralized welfare systems, participatory policymaking, and institutional barriers to equitable employment practices. His contributions bridge academic research with practical policy implementation, emphasizing collaboration between public institutions and marginalized groups.
- Key Projects:
- Action Lab Professionalization (2022-2023)
- Open Hiring Effectiveness Study (2019-2020)
- Decentralized Welfare Crafting (2013-2021)
- Grants & Collaborations: Partnerships with Divosa, municipalities, and client organizations through Kenniswerkplaats Lokaal15.
- Labs/Teams: Core contributor to Lokaal15 knowledge network and VU’s Public Governance research initiatives.
