It was highlighted that children's participation is very high on the agenda of the Norwegian government. To this end, children also (informally) participate in the recruitment and appointment process of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman indicated that following the short-listing process, a focus group of children also had the opportunity to interview and engages with candidates and give input/feedback to the recruitment agency. Following this, the recruitment agency reduces the shortlist and forwards it to the Ministry for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion who then makes a recommendation and proposes it to the King for appointment. The Ombudsman indicated that they were lobbying that the child/youth participation in the recruitment process be formalised.