Tag: local democracy

Here’s why women are missing from local government

When Norway’s first female Prime Minister, Gro Harlem Brundtland, formed a cabinet that was almost half women in 1986, she attracted international attention for her decisive action. Nearly 30 years later, Norway remains near the top in addressing gender equality – but not always when it comes to small town governance.

Researchers help municipalities prevent terrorism

Radicalism and violent extremism have become a problem for some Norwegian municipalities. But many communities do not know what to do.