policyenhet
Policyenhet is a term used in Norwegian public administration to denote a specialized unit within a ministry, government agency, or organization that is tasked with policy development, coordination, and evaluation. The core purpose is to translate political objectives into policy options, provide evidence-based decision support, and ensure coherence across programs and initiatives.
Functions typically include policy analysis and research, impact assessments (economic, social, environmental), data collection and interpretation,
Organization and processes: A policyenhet is usually led by a director of policy or head of policy,
Relation to implementation: The policyenhet focuses on design, coordination, and evaluation, while implementation units carry out
Context and challenges: The term is used across public administration in Norway; policyenheter vary in size