State ownership
The state is an extensive owner of companies in Norway. The state has direct ownership, managed through the ministries, in 69 companies.
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Why the state is an owner
The Government has a pragmatic approach to what the State should own.
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What the state owns
The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry.
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How state ownership is exercised
The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private owners.
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Contact
Ownership Department
E-mail: postmottak@nfd.dep.no
Phone:
+47 22 24 01 41
Address:
Postboks 8090 Dep, 0032 Oslo
Visitor address:
Kongensgate 8, Oslo