Learning call: The Norwegian Future Panel

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The Norwegian Framtidspanelet is the latest in the emerging trend of assemblies commissioned by civil society organisations.

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The 66-person Citizens’ Assembly for Norway’s Future was commissioned by seven civil society organisations and tackled the broad question: ‘Norway is one of the richest countries in the world. How can we use our wealth to benefit the world, ourselves and future generations?’ One of the sub-questions asked specifically about how its oil fund should be used now and in the future.

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The Assembly began its work in January 2025 and launched its report at the Norwegian Parliament in May 2025.

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The learning call will consider the lessons that can be learned from this innovative initiative, in particular the opportunities and challenges associated with civil society-commissioned assemblies.

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We will be joined by colleagues from SoCentral, the organisation that led the process, along with other actors intimately involved in the Future Panel.

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More details to follow.

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