Selvforvaltet
Selvforvaltet is a Norwegian adjective meaning self-governed or self-managed. It is used to describe a person, organization, community, or territory that exercises control over its own affairs rather than being governed from outside. The term is common in discussions of decentralization, local governance, and self-determination, and it is also applied to various forms of resource management and organizational governance where members have decision-making authority.
In political and administrative contexts, selvforvaltet arrangements emphasize autonomy, local knowledge, and accountability to the people
Etymology: selv means "self" and forvaltet is the past participle of forvalte, "to manage" or "to administer,"
Usage notes: selvforvaltet is an adjective used to describe the subject being self-managed; it is not a