Diversity policy in employment and service provision - Case study: Breda, the Netherlands

Breda is a medium-sized city in the southern part of the Netherlands, with a population of 170,495 inhabitants (January 2007). About 10% of the population of Breda consists of non-western immigrants, including the second generation immigrants with at least one parent of immigrant origin, while another 10% of immigrants is of western origin. Breda’s current integration policy is set out in the latest policy document entitled ‘Integration Agenda 2005–2006’. This policy document was based on the ‘Integration monitor 2004’ and on three principles: equality of cultures, equal chances and opportunities and reciprocity.