For several years the government has co-financed the publication of the independent periodical Stat and Styring. The current contract for the publication expires 31.12.2016. See idunn: idunn.no/stat

The aim is to continue to publish an administrative political independent periodical that shall put administrative political problems on the agenda. In addition the periodical shall update readers on administrative political research, practical results within administrative policies and present new trends. The periodical shall have contributions from readers and inhabitants and it shall emphasise dialogue.