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Ivar Hippe
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| Correspondent of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in Stockholm | |
| In office 1992–1994 Serving with Viggo Johansen and Kjell Pihlstrøm
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| Preceded by | Ingvild Bryn |
| Succeeded by | Kjell Pihlstrøm |
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Ivar Hippe
19 March 1953 Oslo, Norway |
| Education | University of Oslo |
| Occupation | Consultant Journalist |
| Known for | editor-in-chief of Økonomisk Rapport |
Ivar Hippe (born 19 March 1953) is a Norwegian writer, political advisor, and former journalist. He became well-known in 1982 when the government in Argentina made him leave the country. After returning to Norway, he started working for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). In 1999, he became the main editor of the financial magazine Økonomisk Rapport.
He has written several books. One of his books, Korstoget mot velferdsstaten: På innsiden av nyliberale tenketanker, was published in 2021. After writing his first book, Hippe began working as a political advisor.
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Early Life and Education
Ivar Hippe was born in Oslo, Norway. He studied at the University of Oslo. There, he earned a special university degree. In the late 1970s, Hippe joined a group called the Latin American Group in Oslo. This group worked with Amnesty International on projects related to Latin America.
Becoming a Journalist
Hippe started his career as a journalist for the Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet. He became the newspaper's reporter in Argentina. In 1982, Hippe and another journalist, Frode Holst, were arrested in Argentina. The government claimed they were spies for the British government. They were both made to leave the country. Holst went to Brazil, and Hippe went to Santiago, Chile.
Argentina's Minister of Interior said the journalists were "compromising national security." This means they were seen as a danger to the country's safety.
Working for NRK and as an Editor
In 1984, Ivar Hippe applied to work for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). He wanted to be their translator in Latin America. When he moved back to Norway, he worked for NRK and other organizations like Fafo. Until 1999, Hippe worked in the economic news part of NRK.
In 1999, Hippe became the main editor of Økonomisk Rapport (ØR), a financial magazine. He supported Jens Stoltenberg, who was the Prime Minister of Norway from the Norwegian Labour Party. Hippe left his editor job in 2002. This was because the new owners of the magazine had different ideas for its future. Many journalists and leaders also left the magazine after Hippe.
Writing Books and Consulting
Ivar Hippe wrote a book about Tore Tønne, a former politician. For this book, Hippe talked to many people who knew Tønne. The book was called Mektig og avmektig: Tore Tønne, media og maktspillet bak kulissene. It was published in 2003 and was very well-received.
After this, Hippe became a political consultant. This means he gives advice to politicians and organizations. In 2006, he worked for the leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions. He also worked on a project for the Norwegian Foreign Ministry with Brazil. This project aimed to encourage cooperation between different groups in society.
As of 2010, Hippe works as a consultant for a public relations company called Agendum. He also owns his own company, Hippe Consult. He has also advised a boxer named Cecilia Brækhus on media matters.
Personal Life
Ivar Hippe is the older brother of Jon Hippe. Jon Hippe used to be the leader of Fafo. Ivar Hippe has two sons, Mathias and Trym, and a daughter named Olivia.
