Identifying the research requirements

KiM draws up a work programme annually. This starts with identifying the research requirements of policy departments and the Transport, Public Works and Water Management Inspectorate. KiM also contributes its own research ideas at this stage. A work programme is then drafted on the basis of the research requirements identified. The draft work programme is then discussed in the Programme Council. The Programme Council consists of representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, its  Inspectorate and one or two external experts. The Council discusses the research requirements and advises the Secretary-General of the Ministry on the structure of the work programme. The document is made official by the Secretary-General.