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Dag Olaf Torjesen is a Professor at the University of Agder's Department of Political Science and Management. His research focuses on public management, healthcare systems, and governance structures in Nordic contexts. He leads research in governance and leadership within the public sector, contributing to debates on municipal administration and healthcare reforms. His work often explores institutional dynamics, leadership roles, and policy coordination in Nordic welfare states.
Research interests include municipal governance models, inter-municipal cooperation, healthcare policy, and the role of administrative managers. He has published extensively on topics such as Nordic municipal CEOs, healthcare coordination, and the interplay between policy and institutional logics. His recent contributions include analyses of boundary spanning in collaborative governance and comparative studies of healthcare systems.
Key publications include chapters in Managing Nordic Local Governments (2024) and articles in Scandinavian Journal of Public Administration and International Journal of Public Sector Management. His work bridges academic research and policy practice, emphasizing real-world applications of governance theories.
He is affiliated with the University of Agder’s research groups on governance and leadership. Though no specific awards are listed, his contributions reflect sustained scholarly impact in public management and healthcare studies.
