Guidelines and brochures

Facts 2013 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

[Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 26.04.2013]

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have published a new edition of the annual book on Norwegian petroleum industry, (petroleum) Facts 2013. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of the petroleum-related activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Guidelines for the Norwegian Foreign Service

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 16.04.2013]

Norway is a staunch defender of human rights, including the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT). We will have the courage to speak out when others are silent, say the new guidelines for the Norwegian Foreign Service.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2013

[Ministry of Labour, 22.02.2013]

A general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2013.

Key Figures 2013: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

[Ministry of Finance, 25.01.2013]

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Food Security in a Climate Perspective - English Summary

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 21.01.2013]

A strategy developed in cooperation with Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Ministry of the Environment. - English Summary - January 2013.

Norwegian Defence 2013

Facts and figures

[Ministry of Defence, 21.01.2013]

Facts 2012: The Norwegian petroleum sector

[Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, 03.01.2013]

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy together with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate are publishing "Facts 2012 - The Norwegian petroleum sector". The publication provides a general overview of information regarding the petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Promoting abolition of the death penalty

Guidelines for the Norwegian Foreign Service

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 10.10.2012]

The fight against the death penalty is gradually gaining ground. Our efforts are paying off. However, opposition remains strong. That is why we are now stepping up the fight and have produced new guidelines setting out what the Foreign Service can do to promote abolition of the death penalty.

Facts about Fisheries and Aquaculture 2012

[Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 24.08.2012]

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production – consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in August 2012.

From political rights to political power

H 2267 E

[Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 01.08.2012]

In 2010 one hundred years have gone since women got the right to vote in Norwegian local elections. Simultaneously women were given the opportunity to run for office in local government.

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Armed Forces 2012 - 2020

[Ministry of Defence, 30.06.2012]

This publication does not examine each planned project in detail but is intended to create opportunities for in depth discussions between the Armed Forces and industry.

Ethical Guidelines for the Public Service

[Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 26.04.2012]

High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this.

New Possibilities - Ny GIV

[Ministry of Education and Research, 29.02.2012]

New Possibilities is a national project to increase successful completion in Upper Secondary Education and Training from 70 to 75 per cent.

Key Figures 2011: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

[Ministry of Finance, 27.02.2012]

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2012

[Ministry of Labour, 20.02.2012]

A general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2012.

White Paper No. 13 (2011-2012) Education for Welfare: Interaction as Key

[Ministry of Education and Research, 17.02.2012]

Societal change and reforms in the health and welfare services require corresponding changes in health and social care education at all levels. The population’s needs and the manpower and competence required to meet them form the basis for the proposals set forward in this white paper.

Business creates development

What the Norwegian authorities are doing to promote private investment in developing countries

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14.02.2012]

The purpose of this brochure is to provide an overview of the measures the Government will pursue to promote investment in commercial activities in developing countries in the next few years. It is intended for everyone who is interested in Norwegian development policy, but will be of particular use to the business sector.

Riches of the sea - Norway's future

[Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 17.01.2012]

The brochure was published in 2011, and is a presentation of the different spheres of responsibility attached to the Ministry of fisheries and coastal affairs.

Norwegian Chair of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council 2011-2013

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 13.01.2012]

During its chairmanship Norway intends to highlight and promote the Barents region as a resource-rich region in Europe.

Brochure about the Norwegian Ministry of Finance

[Ministry of Finance, 08.11.2011]

The Ministry of Finance is headed by the Minister of Finance, who has overall responsibility for the Ministry’s work and who is aided by a political staff consisting of several state secretaries and a political adviser. Read more about the ministry in this brochure.

Facts about Fisheries and Aquaculture 2011

[Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, 26.10.2011]

The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs has published a booklet containing facts on Norwegian seafood production – consumption and export, fisheries and catches, aquaculture and research and innovation. The booklet was published in October 2011.

T-1508 E Norway's Environmental Targets

Priority areas and tools for achieving our goals

[Ministry of the Environment, 06.10.2011]

In this publication you can read about Norway’s environmental targets and what we are doing to reach them.

The Strategy for Innovation an Good Governance at Local Level

[Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 01.09.2011]

Adopted in March 2008, the Strategy is a practical instrument which can be used to generate synergies between all stakeholders, be they local, regional, national or European, by working together with common instruments for improving the quality of local governance according to a shared vision defi ned by the twelve Principles of good democratic governance.

Joint responsibility for a good and decent working life

Meld. St. 29 (2010-2011) Report to the Storting (white paper). Short version

[Ministry of Labour, 26.08.2011]

Short version of the Government White Paper on working conditions, working environment and safety in Norwegian working life, submitted to the Storting, the Norwegian Parliament, on 26 August 2011.