Senter for langsiktig politikk

What Senter for langsiktig politikk does

Senter for langsiktig politikk (Langsikt) is an independent Norwegian non-profit think tank founded in 2023 and headquartered at Møllergata 6, Oslo. The organization is structured as an ideal AS (aksjeselskap), a non-profit private limited company under Norwegian law, and is prohibited from distributing dividends; in the event of dissolution, all assets pass to the Gi Effektivt foundation. Its core product is policy research and analysis rather than any technology offering — it publishes policy notes (notater), op-eds (kronikker), input documents (innspill), and organizes seminars across thematic areas including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, pandemics, antimicrobial resistance, development aid, climate, animal welfare, and long-term institutions for future generations. Distribution is digital-first through the langsikt.no website, a bilingual Norwegian/English monthly newsletter, and active earned-media engagement in outlets such as NRK Dagsnytt 18, Aftenposten, Dagens Næringsliv, and VG, supplemented by podcast appearances and university speaking engagements.

The business model is donor-financed rather than commercial. The organization is primarily funded through grants and donations from foundations and private individuals, with disclosed backers including the Gates Foundation, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Leif og Lucy Høegh Stiftelse, Coefficient Giving, Founders Pledge, and Blue River Invest AS, alongside limited income from public speaking engagements permitted under the bylaws. It does not sell products or services, and all publications, events, and newsletters are provided free of charge. Bylaws explicitly state that financial contributions do not influence positions, reinforcing its positioning as a politically independent voice.

Its primary 'customers' are Norwegian government policymakers (ministries, parliamentary representatives, civil servants), domestic media, and — to a lesser extent — international organizations seeking Norwegian policy input on global health and AI governance. Notable institutional outputs include secretariat participation in the Stoltenberg Commission on Global Health (recommendations to halve early death globally by 2050), consultation input to Norway's Totalberedskapskommisjonen, and co-authored policy work with the Alliance for Reducing Microbial Resistance (ARMoR). The organization employs 1–10 staff led by CEO Eirik Mofoss, with named senior advisors and a dedicated head of emerging technologies.

Name

Senter for langsiktig politikk

Legal name

Senter for langsiktig politikk AS

Website

https://langsikt.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Senter for langsiktig politikk (Langsikt) is an independent Norwegian non-profit think tank producing policy research and recommendations on long-term global risks, including AI, biotechnology, pandemics, and development aid, for Norwegian government policymakers, media, and international organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Think Tanks, Policy Research & Public Policy Institutes (BPAGAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Public Health Financing, Budgeting & Grants Management (HLAJAMAC)

Keywords

• Policy research
• Long-term policy
• Think tank publications
• Global risk analysis
• Nonprofit advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Speaking Engagements: Some income generated from public speaking engagements, as noted in the bylaws as limited income-generating activities that support or advance its non-profit purpose.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization is primarily financed through financial support from donors, including foundations and private individuals. The company may also engage in limited income-generating activities such as public speaking engagements and advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Senter for langsiktig politikk (Langsikt) is an independent, non-profit think tank that produces evidence-based policy research, op-eds, and recommendations focused on long-term global challenges including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, pandemics, development aid, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and animal welfare. The organization engages in public debate, organizes events, and advises Norwegian and international policymakers. All publications and access are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Senter for langsiktig politikk (Langsikt) is an independent, non-profit think tank focused on long-term policymaking rather than a commercial product company. The organization produces policy research publications including notes (notater), op-eds (kronikker), input documents (innspill), and topical commentary organized across thematic areas: development aid (bistand), artificial intelligence (kunstig intelligens), biotechnology (bioteknologi), pandemics (pandemier), climate (klima), animal welfare (dyrevelferd), antimicrobial resistance, and long-term institutions. The organization's work consists of research outputs, media contributions, and policy recommendations rather than software products, modules, or technology offerings.

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Products and services

• Policy Research Notes (Notater) In-depth policy analysis papers published on Langsikt's website covering AI, biotechnology, pandemics, aid, climate, antimicrobial resistance, animal welfare, and long-term institutions. Free access for policymakers, media, and the public.
• Op-Eds and Public Commentary (Kronikker) Op-eds (kronikker) and public commentary published on the website and in Norwegian media outlets (NRK, Aftenposten, VG, Dagens Næringsliv) to inform public debate on long-term policy issues.
• Seminars and Policy Events Seminars and symposia on biological threats, climate financing, global health, and long-term policy challenges, including the Nordic Leadership in Global Health Strategic Symposium held in Oslo on March 25, 2025.
• Monthly Newsletter Monthly email newsletter sent to subscribers covering publications, events, and policy updates, available in Norwegian and English versions.
• Stoltenberg Commission on Global Health Secretariat Support Secretariat support and commission participation for the Stoltenberg Commission on Global Health, producing recommendations for halving early death globally by 2050.
• Antimicrobial Resistance Policy Report (with ARMoR) Co-published policy brief on antimicrobial resistance proposing pull incentives as a solution to market failure in antibiotic development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commissioned the Stoltenberg Commission on Global Health that provided recommendations for halving early death by 2050
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stoltenberg Commission on Global Health (Camilla Stoltenberg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024Langsikt was one of the commissioners and had a central role in the secretariat for the expert commission on global health chaired by Camilla Stoltenberg. The commission produced recommendations for Norway to lead efforts to halve early death globally by 2050. The report was covered by NRK, VG, Forskning.no, Dagsavisen, and other major Norwegian media.
• Alliance for Reducing Microbial Resistance (ARMoR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARMoR developed a model estimating that at least 240 lives were lost in Norway in 2015 due to antimicrobial resistance. Langsikt provided input to the policy brief and co-published the report 'Antimicrobial resistance - Taking action on pull incentives in Norway'. ARMoR proposes pull incentives as a solution to market failure in antibiotic development.
• Nordic Leadership in Global Health Strategic SymposiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLangsikt co-hosted a half-day symposium on Nordic leadership in global health held at Haandverkeren, Oslo on March 25, 2025. The event brought together experts to discuss policy proposals for global health challenges.
• Samfunnsøkonomene (The Economists)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint event with Samfunnsøkonomene presenting a proposal for climate tax on oil to fund climate investments in developing countries, presented by Steinar Holden and Michael Hoel.
• Gi Effektivt FoundationminorOthersPer the bylaws, in the event of dissolution, all assets of the company shall be donated to the Gi Effektivt foundation as a public-benefit initiative.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Civita: Oslo-based independent Norwegian think tank producing policy analysis and commentary on public policy issues. Direct peer in scale, geography, and policy-think-tank model, with comparable media presence and donor-funded structure.
• Tankesmien Agenda: Norwegian think tank focused on public policy and societal issues, publishing reports and commentary in major Norwegian outlets. Closely comparable as a Norwegian policy research organization on similar scale and funding model.
• Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER): University of Cambridge research centre focused on existential and global catastrophic risks, including AI and biotechnology. Strong direct overlap with Langsikt's core mandate on long-term policy for AI-bio risks.
• Future of Life Institute: International non-profit working on AI governance and existential risk reduction. Direct overlap on AI policy and biotechnology risk, with a global rather than Norwegian focus.

Broad incumbents

• NUPI (Norwegian Institute of International Affairs): Larger, established Norwegian research institute covering international affairs, security, and global governance. Comparable on topics like AI governance and global health policy, but with broader scope and academic positioning.
• Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI): Bergen-based Norwegian development research institute working on aid effectiveness, governance, and global health. Comparable public-facing research on aid and global health topics in a Norwegian context.
• Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI): Norwegian policy research institute focused on environmental and resource management issues, including climate and biotechnology governance. Overlapping thematic territory on biotech policy and climate.

Emerging players

• GiveWell / Coefficient Giving: Effective altruism-aligned funding and research organization evaluating cost-effectiveness of global health and development interventions. Overlapping donor ecosystem and shared focus on aid effectiveness and long-term impact.
• Global Health NOW (Johns Hopkins): Public health-focused research and policy communication effort covering global health policy. Partial overlap on pandemic preparedness and global health, but with a global rather than Norwegian lens.

Regional players

• CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations): International organization funding vaccine development against epidemic threats. Overlapping theme on pandemic preparedness and CBRNE risk, but with global operational scope rather than Norwegian policy focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles16 records

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