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Elections

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The Norwegian electoral system is based on the principles of direct election and proportional representation in multi-member electoral divisions. In the case of parliamentary elections the country is divided into 19 constituencies corresponding to the counties.

Housing and building policy

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Everyone should have an adequate, secure place to live. The building process should be user-friendly and efficient. All buildings must be secure, and development should focus on universal design, environmental protection and good quality.

Rural and regional policy

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The Government wishes, through rural and regional policy, to make use of the whole country's resources and contribute to value creation, jobs and welfare where people live.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Liv Signe Navarsete

Liv Signe
Navarsete

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development

The Ministry is responsible for Norwegian housing policy, district and regional development, local government and the administration of elections.
Telephone number

Switchboard: +47 22 24 90 90

Press telephone: +47 22 24 25 00

Visiting and mailing address

Akersgtata 59

Post box 8112 Dep, 0030 Oslo, Norway

News

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Municipalities in Norway and India to work together on local democracy (16.01.2012)

Norway supports democratic election training for women in India (11.01.2012)

Knowledge-based regional activity in the North (04.10.2011)

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