 Logo since 2013 | |
| Abbreviation | NPO |
|---|---|
| Established | 2000; 26 years ago (2000) |
| Type | Stichting |
| Headquarters | Bart de Graaffweg 2, Hilversum |
| Members | |
| Lucien Brouwer | |
| Funding | Ministry of Education, Culture and Science |
| Website | npo |
Formerly called | Publieke Omroep (2000–2007)[1] |
Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (Dutch:[ˈneːdərlɑntsəpyˈblikəˈʔɔmrup]; abbreviatedNPO,[ˌɛmpeːˈjoː]ⓘ), orNetherlands Public Broadcasting,[2] is the central coordinating body of theDutch public broadcasting system, responsible for administeringpublic broadcasting services at the national level and ensuring the cohesion of the system as a whole. The NPO is not a broadcaster itself, but facilitates cooperation among the various public broadcasting organisations, represents their collective interests, and manages budgets allocated by the government.[3] In addition, the NPO overseesbroadcasting schedules of the public broadcasters' joint national channels.[3] The principal television networks under its remit areNPO 1,NPO 2 andNPO 3, which together provide a broad range of news, cultural, entertainment and educational programming. The NPO also operates several radio stations, digital platforms andon-demand services.
The NPO was established as a division within theNederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS) and was initially named "Publieke Omroep". On 1 January 2009, the NPO split from the NOS and became a separate legal entity.[4] Its organisation consists of a board of directors, appointed by and accountable to a supervisory board. Until 2017, appointments required approval from theMinister of Education, Culture and Science.[5] Originally, the supervisory board consisted of representatives of the broadcasting organisations, but in 2004 these were replaced by independent members appointed by royal decree. Since 1 January 2013, the board of directors has comprised a chairperson and up to two additional members.
The NPO is an active member of theEuropean Broadcasting Union (EBU),[6] and co-organised theEurovision Song Contest 2021 with broadcasters NOS andAVROTROS.[7]
The NPO is the umbrella organisation of thirteen broadcasters with a (temporary) broadcasting licence. Two broadcasters, NOS andNTR, are broadcasters with statutory responsibilities in the areas of news, sports, education, and culture. The remaining broadcasters are membership-based broadcasting associations. These are:[8]
The division of responsibilities between the NPO and the broadcasting organisations is defined in the2008 Media Act [nl]. Broadcasters are responsible for producing programmes and their editorial content, while the NPO coordinates programming across all networks, channels, and platforms.[3] It also manages the allocation of the government-funded programming budget, oversees technical distribution and transmission, and establishes rules for broadcasters and content producers.[3]
Beyond its core tasks, the NPO undertakes several overarching activities, including:[3]
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