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This article investigates how differing governance logics affect the relevance and legitimacy of heritage experiences in Norway.

Aligning heritage governance logics in Norway: cultural policy, evidence regimes and lived heritage

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Conceptual article explores governance integration, cultural policy responses, and heritage relevance in Norway.

This article investigates how differing governance logics affect the relevance and legitimacy of heritage experiences in Norway.
Develops a framework of three governance logics – authorised protection, project/event programming, and care/stewardship.
Analyzes Norwegian vignettes to illustrate the impact of governance arrangements.
Proposes four design principles to improve alignment between governance and lived heritage.
Demonstrates how governance arrangements influence visibility, access to protection, and resources for cultural heritage.
Shows that distinct logics create variations in participation and perceived effectiveness of heritage measures.
Suggests that aligned governance could enhance the legitimacy and relevance of heritage management.

Joar Skrede (2026) studied this question.

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