Evaluation in Norway: A 25-Year Assessment

This article analyses the Norwegian government’s evaluation practice over 25-year period from 1994 to 2018. Evaluations are mandatory for government ministries and agencies in Norway, with conducting some 100 evaluations annually. utilises data a unique database describe development of industry, focusing on volume evaluations, most active commissioners providers types conducted. First, analysis indicates that peaked around 2010 has subsequently decreased. As possible consequence, information relevant policy may be less publicly available than before. Second, have commissioned relatively fewer last decade years before, executive more. Third, proportion performed by consultants risen, research institutes falling.