Anne Fleur van Veenstra
As Director of Science, I am responsible for our knowledge portfolio. I maintain relationships with other knowledge institutions. My drive is to ensure that our researchers apply their expertise to realise societal innovation.
Also, I am Professor by special appointment Governance of data and algorithm for urban policy at Leiden University. My research focuses on digital innovation in the public sector, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as on governance of data, algorithms, and AI. And I am a member of the Board of Directors of the European AI, data and robotics Association ADRA.
TOP PUBLICATIONS
Susha, I., Broek, T. van den, Veenstra, A.F. van & Linåker, J. (2023) An ecosystem perspective on developing data collaboratives for addressing societal issues: The role of conveners. Government Information Quarterly, 40(1), 101763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.giq.2022.101763.
Georgieva, I., Lazo, C., Timan, T. & Veenstra, A.F. van (2022). From AI Ethics Principles to Data Science Practice: A reflection and a gap analysis based on recent frameworks and practical experience. AI and Ethics, 2(4), 697-711. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43681-021-00127-3.
Veenstra, A.F. van & Timan, T. (2022). A Public Value Impact Assessment Framework for Digital Governance. In: Y. Charalabidis, L.S. Flak & G. Viale Pereira (eds.) Scientific Foundations of Digital Governance and Transformation, Public Administration and Information Technology (PAIT) 38, Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 189-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/TG-09-2019-0095.
Veenstra, A.F. van, Grommé, F. & Djafari, S. (2021). The Use of Public Sector Data Analytics in The Netherlands. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy 15(4), 396-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.09.040.
Broek, T.A. van den & Veenstra, A.F. van (2018). Governance of Big Data Collaborations: How to Balance Regulatory Compliance and Disruptive Innovation. Technological Forecasting & Social Change 129, 330-338. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64322-9.
Policy research
Barbereau, T., Mohn, A. & Veenstra, A.F. van (2025). Quick Scan Reflectie op, TNO 2025 R13010, Digital Holland, TNO Quick Scan: Reflectie OP.
Hoekstra, M., Dom, L. & Veenstra, A.F. van (2024). Quickscan AI in de Publieke Dienstverlening III, TNO 2024 R11005, Steeds meer kunstmatige intelligentie ingezet door overheid (tno.nl); Groeiend gebruik van AI door de overheid • Nederlandse AI Coalitie (nlaic.com).
Berg, A. van den, Hoekstra, M. & Veenstra, A.F. van (2023). Systeemfuncties voor datagedreven werken in de publieke sector. TNO rapport 2023 R11425, Systeemfuncties voor datagedreven werken in de publieke sector | Rapport | Rijksoverheid.nl.