Backlight

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

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Created By	Doke Romeijn Marije Meerman
Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Tegenlicht
First Air Date	September 8, 2002
Last Air Date	February 2, 2025
Seasons	24
Episodes	595
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	Dutch
Original Language	Dutch
Production Countries	Netherlands
Production Companies	VPRO
Networks	VPRO

S24E05

De consultant regeert

Can we still do without consultants? A study into the role of consultants within the Dutch government in collaboration with the theatre group De verleiders. While the government outsources tasks, the influence of external advisors is growing. What does this mean for the future of public administration? The proliferation of consultants within the Dutch government is the result of a deliberate management culture that has driven out professionals and replaced them with managers. But the more knowledge is outsourced, the weaker and more dependent the government itself becomes. Who is actually still in charge here? With Mariana Mazzucato, Simon van Teutem and Harry Starren, among others.

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