Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA)
Government AdministrationSouth Holland, Netherlands5001-10000 Employees
Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA) is a government body responsible for the intake, guidance, and eventual departure of asylum seekers in the Netherlands. Based in The Hague, South Holland, the organization operates within the government administration sector and reports to the Ministry of Justice and Security, exercising its mandate as an autonomous administrative body. COA describes its role as providing humane, high-quality support that extends beyond the immediate shelter, while emphasizing the responsibility of asylum seekers to participate in their own process; it collaborates with partners to prepare individuals for integration and labor participation or for return with a future perspective. The organization positions itself as a central actor in the asylum chain, adapting to fluctuations in asylum inflow and outflow and maintaining a national and international network aligned with the Dutch perspective. A recent development noted in its activities includes forming long-term partnerships with related organizations to support local capacity building and remote collaboration for skill development.' } )}** Correction: The final JSON should be: {