The Co-opertive Housing Federation of Norway (NBBL)

The Co-operative Housing Federation of Norway (NBBL) is a national membership association representing 41 co-operative housing associations. 12.700 affiliated housing co-operatives counting 510.000 housing units are managed by the member associations.

These associations, their 1.020.000 members, the housing cooperatives and NBBL make up the Norwegian Co-operative Housing Movement. This makes NBBL the fourth largest membership movement in the country.

Vision and values

The vision of the Norwegian Co-operative Housing Movement is to offer its members the opportunity to acquire a decent home in a sustainable living environment. NBBL believes in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others, thus adhering to the co-operative principles stated in the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA).

Activities

NBBL is dedicated to promoting the economic growth and development of the Norwegian housing sector through co-operative enterprise, assisting NBBL members through a range of activities:

representing co-operative housing associations and their members before Parliament, Government and central agencies with regards to housing policy and other related issues
co-ordinating and assisting the analysis of policy issues with a view to developing approaches and strategies for the promotion and advancement of co-operative interests
promoting and supporting the housing co-operative movement in Norway through various forms of research, training and technical assistance; information, publications and programs
promoting co-operation and collaboration among NBBL member and partner organisations
developing and providing a variety of benefits, products and services for NBBL members, with activitiesranging from finance, insurance, consumer goods and services to statistical surveys, analysis and legal services
supporting housing initiatives in partnership with local organisations abroad aimed at low income groups through various forms of development co-operation north-south,including short and long term technical assistance

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Co-operative principles:

1. Voluntary and Open Membership

2. Democratic Member Control

3. Member Economic Participation

4. Autonomy and Independence

5. Education, Training and Information

6. Co-operation among Co-operatives

7. Concern for Community

International collaboration

NBBL is a member of various international co-operatives:
• The International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)
• NBO Housing Nordic
• CECODHAS HOUSING EUROPE

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