National Budget 2013

The National Budget 2013 was presented to the Storting Monday 8 October.

 

 

• The aid budget passed for the first time NOK 30 billions.
• The Government wants to give NOK 650 millions extra to promote maternal and child health.
• This year's budget gives priority to increased knowledge, activities and presence in the High North.

Read the press releases about the budget:

• Norway’s aid budget doubled in nine years
• Increased funding for Norwegian research on European issues
• Intensified efforts to promote maternal and child health
• New research vessel for Africa
• Close to NOK 2 billion to High North activities in 2013

Budget documents:

• The Budget Proposition for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (only in Norwegian)