Glossary of municipal services: N to Z

N - Z

Ontwikkelingsbedrijf (OGA)
The Development Corporation manages real estate development projects and helps Amsterdam realise its urban development goals.

Projectbureau Noordwaarts
Project Northwards oversees the development of three major projects in Amsterdam-Noord, namely Overhoeks (the former Shell site), Buiksloterham, and Centrum Amsterdam Noord.

ProjectManagement Bureau (PMB)
The Project Management Bureau provides project planning and management services for complex spatial projects in Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.

Servicehuis Personeel
The Shared Service Centre for Personnel is an independent department responsible for managing human resources services for the city districts, services and companies

Stadsarchief
The Amsterdam City Archives maintain the historical records of Amsterdam.

Stadsbank van lening
Established in 1614, the Municipal Bank is the oldest bank in Amsterdam. Everyone aged 18 and above may borrow money at the bank against collateral.

VGA Verzekeringen
VGA Insurance fulfils the primary purchasing and advisory role for the City of Amsterdam’s corporate insurance, risk management and damages processes as well as providing insurance policies for the municipality and its employees

Check out the A to M listof municipal services, corporations and project bureaus.