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. It is subordinate to the

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and was established in 2006. The directorate is headquartered in

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, and has offices in

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Directors-General

* Osmund Kaldheim (2005–2010) * Geir Barvik (2010–2016) * Libe Rieber-Mohn (2016–present)Libe Rieber-Mohn blir ny direktør for IMDi
Government of Norway

References

External links

Official website
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