huvudorganisation
Huvudorganisation is a term used to describe the primary umbrella or parent organization within a given sector. It typically acts as the coordinating body that represents the interests of its member organizations and directs common policy, standards, and activities across the sector. The concept is used across various contexts, including labor, professional associations, sports federations, and nonprofit networks.
The main functions of a huvudorganisation include policy coordination, collective negotiation with external actors such as
Membership and governance structures are central to the concept. Members are usually other organizations rather than
Relationship to other bodies varies as well. A huvudorganisation may function as the national arm of an
Examples of contexts include labor movements, where a confederation acts as the huvudorganisation for affiliated unions,