The Ministry safeguards the core values of democracy. BZK stands for effective public administration and public authorities that the public can trust. BZK helps people live in affordable, safe, energy-efficient homes in pleasant neighbourhoods where everyone counts and everyone takes part. The Ministry deals with the following isues:

• democracy and the rule of law;
• public administration;
• the quality of personnel and management within central government;
• the Dutch constitution and the system of constitutional government;
• the partnership with Curaçao, St Maarten and Aruba;
• public housing and government buildings;