Government agencies in Norway

The Government agencies of Norway are state controlled organizations that act independently to carry out the policies of the Government of Norway. The Government Ministries are relatively small and merely policy-making organizations, allowed to control agencies by policy decisions but not by direct orders. A Minister is explicitly prohibited from interfering with the day-to-day operation in an agency or the outcome in individual cases. While no minister is allowed to give orders to agencies personally, they are subject to decisions made by the Government. Also, the Minister is normally the instance of appeals of agencies decisions.

Agencies are organised as Etat. Still, some of the work of the government is carried out through state enterprises or limited companies. For a full list of enterprises and companies, see List of Norwegian government enterprises.

Storting

Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Agencies

Enterprises

Limited companies

Ministry of Children and Equality

Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs

Agencies

Diocesan Councils

Limited companies

Ministry of Defence

Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research

Agencies

Universities

Specialised Colleges

Regional University Colleges

Limited companies

Ministry of the Environment

Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs

Agencies

Limited companies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Government Administration and Reform

Ministry of Health and Care Services

Agencies

Regional health authorities

The regional health authorities or regional helseforetak are responsible for providing specialist healthcare services within their designated geographic area.

Limited companies

Ministry of Justice and the Police

Agencies

Limited companies

Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Agencies

Enterprises

Limited companies

Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Agencies

Limited companies

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Agencies

Limited companies

Ministry of Transport and Communications

Agencies

Limited companies

See also

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