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Sissel Hovik

Sissel Hovik

Job title
  • Professor
Visiting address
  • Pilestredet 35, 0166 Oslo
  • Office number: PI642
Phone
  • Office: +47 672 38 236
E-mail
  • sissel.hovik@oslomet.no
Affiliation

About

I am a professor in organization and management at Oslo Business School at Oslo Metropolitan University, linked to the division of Public Administration and Governance. I obtained my Dr.polit degree in political science at the University of Oslo in 2001. Between 1986 and 2009, I was employed as a researcher at Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research.

I teach public policy, collaboration and governance. My fields of research are network governance, multilevel governance, and participation and democracy. My thematic interests are environment and natural resource management, and urban governance and development.

Recently I have studied citizen participation in urban development in the digital age, i.e., how ICT and new social media can enhance participation. Furthermore, I research preconditions for and effects of public policy reforms implying mandated collaboration between central, regional and local government.

 

Field of study

Environmentalism   Governance   Intergovernmental relations   Local administration and policy   Multi level governance   Participation   Collaborative management

Research groups

Research projects

Completed research projects

Publications and research

Scientific publications

Hovik, Sissel ; Tufte, Per Arne (2025). Kommunenes kjøp fra private tjenestetilbydere – mellom ideologi og pragmatisme. Bay, Ann-Helén; Røiseland, Asbjørn (Ed.). Offentlige eller private velferdstjenester? Politiske spenninger og faglige nyanser. p. 137-156. Cappelen Damm Akademisk.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3639005

Hovik, Sissel ; Legard, Sveinung ; Bertelsen, Inger Miriam (2023). Area-based initiatives and urban democracy. Cities: The International Journal of Urban Policy and Planning. Vol. 144.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2023.104638

Hovik, Sissel ; Stigen, Inger Marie (2022). The paradox of organizational complexity in urban development: boundary spanners’ handling of citizen proposals. Local Government Studies.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03003930.2022.2052857

Legard, Sveinung ; Hovik, Sissel (2022). The impact of digital participation on democratic urban governance. Hovik, Sissel; Giannoumis, G. Anthony; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin; Fuente, José Manuel Ruano de la; McShane, Ian; Legard, Sveinung (Ed.). Citizen participation in the information society. Comparing modes and blends of participatory channels in urban development. Palgrave Macmillan.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5176566

Hovik, Sissel ; Giannoumis, G. Anthony; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin ; Fuente, José Manuel Ruano de la; McShane, Ian; Legard, Sveinung (2022). Citizen participation in the information society. Comparing modes and blends of participatory channels in urban development. ISBN: 9783030999391. Palgrave Macmillan.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5207007

Hovik, Sissel ; Legard, Sveinung ; McShane, Ian; Middha, Bhavna; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin ; Fuente, José Manuel Ruano de la (2022). Participation and influence in urban development: Does city e-participation strategy matter?. Hovik, Sissel; Giannoumis, G. Anthony; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin; Fuente, José Manuel Ruano de la; McShane, Ian; Legard, Sveinung (Ed.). Citizen participation in the information society. Comparing modes and blends of participatory channels in urban development. Palgrave Macmillan.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3430422

Hovik, Sissel ; Giannoumis, G. Anthony (2022). Linkages between Citizen Participation, Digital Technology and Urban Development. Hovik, Sissel; Giannoumis, G. Anthony; Reichborn-Kjennerud, Kristin; Fuente, José Manuel Ruano de la; McShane, Ian; Legard, Sveinung (Ed.). Citizen participation in the information society. Comparing modes and blends of participatory channels in urban development. Palgrave Macmillan.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-99940-7_1

Hovik, Sissel (2019). Integrated Water Quality Governance and Sectoral Responsibility: The EU Water Framework Directive’s Impact on Agricultural Sector Policies in Norway. Water. Vol. 11.
https://doi.org/10.3390/w11112215

Høgmo, Hanne C.; Lorentzen, Helga Ruus; Hovik, Sissel (2019). "... og hekken vokste kjempehøy …" - Om virkemidler for bekjempelse av fremmede arter i Norge. Nordisk Administrativt Tidsskrift. Vol. 95.
https://hdl.handle.net/10642/6966

Hovik, Sissel ; Hongslo, Eirin (2017). Balancing Local Interests and National Conservation Obligations in Nature Protection. The Case of Local Management Boards in Norway. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. Vol. 60.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2016.1176556



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Textbooks

Sandström, Camilla; Hovik, Sissel ; Falleth, Eva Irene (2008). Omstridd natur : trender & utmaningar i nordisk naturförvaltning. ISBN: 9789189140608. 345 p. Boréa Bokförlag.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3719044

Baldersheim, Harald; Hovik, Sissel ; Tufte, Geir C.; Øgård, Morten (1995). Kommunal reorganisering. ISBN: 9788244601450. 116 p. Kommuneforlaget AS.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4304031

Naustdalslid, Jon; Hovik, Sissel (1994). Lokalt miljøvern. ISBN: 9788251832540. 332 p. Tano.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4356495



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Research reports

Hanssen, Gro Sandkjær ; Hovik, Sissel ; Indset, Marthe ; Klausen, Jan Erling (2017). Sammen om vannet? Erfaringer fra vannforvaltningen etter EUs vanndirektiv. ISBN: 9788283091397. 169 p. By- og regionforskningsinstituttet NIBR.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4387862

Hovik, Sissel ; Stigen, Inger Marie ; Blekesaune, Morten; Ståle, Opedal (2010). Evaluering av kvalitetskommuneprogrammet. Sluttrapport. ISBN: 9788270718320. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4742457

Hovik, Sissel ; Stigen, Inger Marie ; Blekesaune, Morten; Ståle, Opedal (2009). Evaluering av kvalitetskommuneprogrammet. En undervegsrapport. NIBR-samarbeidsrapport. ISBN: 9788270717897. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4278337

Hovik, Sissel ; Stigen, Inger Marie (2008). Kommunal organisering. Redegjørelse for KRDs organisasjonsdatabase. NIBR-rapport 2008:20. ISBN: 9788270717446. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3803699

Hovik, Sissel ; Indset, Marthe (2008). Lojal iverksetting eller målrettet medvirkning? – Om kommunesektoren og EØS-avtalen. ISBN: 9788270717286. 130 p. Norsk Institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4601319

Falleth, Eva Irene; Hovik, Sissel (2008). Blåfjella - SKjækerfjella. Evaluering av lokal forvaltning i en nasjonalpark. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4408629

Falleth, Eva Irene; Hovik, Sissel (2008). Blåfjella - Skjækerfjella. Evaluering av et lokalt forvaltningsforsøk i en nasjonalpark. 106 p. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4181225

Falleth, Eva Irene; Hovik, Sissel (2008). Lokal forvaltning i fire verneområder- erfaringer fra fire forsøk. ISBN: 9788270717163. 54 p. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3931421

Falleth, Eva Irene; Hovik, Sissel (2006). Lokal forvaltning av store verneområder. En evaluering av kommunal forvaltning i Setesdal Vesthei - Ryfylkeheiane. ISBN: 9788270716494. 107 p. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4686995

Ståle, Opedal; Stigen, Inger Marie ; Finstad, Nils; Gjernes, Trude; Hovik, Sissel ; Lie, Terje; Rommetvedt, Hilmar (2005). Statlig eierskap og foretaksorganisering i spesialisthelsetjenesten 2002-2005. En prosessevaluering. Sluttrapport. Samarbeidsrapport. NIBR- RF - NF. ISBN: 9788270715398. Norsk institutt for by- og regionforskning.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4060078



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Dissemination

Hovik, Sissel ; Tufte, Per Arne (2025). Effekter av norske kommuners bruk av private leverandører av velferdstjenester.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/5342576

Kvalnes, Pål Arne ; Hovik, Sissel ; Lindholm, Stina Maria; Bakkehaug, Maja (2022). Oslo bruker nye metoder for å engasjere oss i byutviklingen - virker det?.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4303929

Stigen, Inger Marie ; Hovik, Sissel (2022). Policy Issue Attributes and Collaboration Challenges.A conceptual framework. Nasjonal fagkonferanse i statsvitenskap. Institutt for statsvitenskap, Universitetet i Oslo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4199249

Hovik, Sissel ; Legard, Sveinung ; Bertelsen, Inger Miriam (2022). Area-based initiatives and urban democracy. Nasjonal fagkonferanse i statsvitenskap. Institutt for statsvitenskap, Universitetet i Oslo.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3695985

Hovik, Sissel (2022). Fra fjell til fjord: Vannforskriften i norsk miljøforvaltning. Movik, Synne; Stokke, Knut Bjørn (Ed.). Introduksjon til miljøplanlegging. p. 155-172. Universitetsforlaget.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4848191

Hovik, Sissel (2022). Fra fjord til fjell. Vannforskriften i norsk miljøforvaltning. Bokseminar. Institutt for by- og regionalplanlegging, NMBU.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/4983209

Hovik, Sissel (2022). Fra fjord til fjell. Vannforskriften i norsk miljøforvaltning. Forelesning i emne om miljøplanlegging. Institutt for by- og regionalplanlegging, NMBU.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3609527

Bertelsen, Inger Miriam; Hovik, Sissel ; Legard, Sveinung (2021). Participation in urban development: Channels, actors, and democratic values. The case of Grønland-Tøyen in Oslo. NOPSA Conference. Nordic Political Association.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3372397

Hovik, Sissel (2021). Participation and influence in urban development: Does the city’s participatory strategy matter?. Storbykonferansen. OsloMet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3724137

Hovik, Sissel (2021). Citizen participation, digital technology and urban development. Fagkonferanse i styring og ledelse . Handelshøgskolen, OsloMet.
https://hdl.handle.net/11250/3372359



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