Nordic countries such as Norway are well known for their long tradition of practicing democracy. Alongside strong formal checks and balances at all levels of governance, a democratic culture of consensus and collective and horizontal decision-making is ingrained in everyday life at work and in the broader society.
The University of Agder (UiA), in southern Norway, and its Faculty of Social Sciences – the institutions that host and fund this blog – are no exception and feature “democracy and active citizenship” among the interdisciplinary priority areas of their strategy. Read more about UiA democracy-related activities and initiatives here.
