Public administration

Amendments to the Political Parties Act (2012)

Recommendation given by the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs on 22 June 2012 and approved by the Council of State on the same day

[Article, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 22.04.2013]

In this proposition the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs proposes legislative amendments that are to facilitate greater transparency and control of the funding of political parties in order to follow the recommendations of the Council of Europe represented by GRECO to Norway.

On the Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties (Party Act - 2005)

Recommendation by the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform dated 29 April 2005, Granted Royal Assent by the King in Council on the same date.

[Article, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 22.04.2013]

In this Bill, the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform presents a proposal for a new Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties.

Focusing on ICT will to promote value creation and growth

[Press release, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 22.03.2013]

Greater focus on broadband, digital participation, advanced ICT competence and digitalisation in business and industry are among the measures that will be implemented to promote value creation and competitiveness. This is one of the conclusions in the white paper ‘Digital agenda for Norge: IKT for vekst og verdiskaping’, which the government presented today.

A policy perspective on how ICT has acted as an enabler for a vibrant, entrepreneurial region

[Speech/article, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 23.01.2013]

Intervention by the Norwegian Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, Ms Rigmor Aasrud at "Challenging the Nordic and Baltic ICT Powerhouse", a high-level seminar to explore both successes and shortfalls of Northern Competitiveness.

NOK 2.7 billion allocated to local and regional policy measures

[Press release, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 08.10.2012]

The Government has proposed allocation of about NOK 2.7 billion to local and regional policy measures in 2013. Since 2005, the red-green coalition Government has allocated about NOK 20 billion to local and regional development.

The Baltic Sea Programme Conference

Lillestrøm, Norway

[Speech/article, Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, 19.09.2012]

Lillestrøm, Norway

Wreath laying in the Government Quarter

[Press release, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 18.07.2012]

The fact that one year has passed since the 22 July terror attack is going to be marked by a wreath laying in the government quarter on Sunday the 22nd of July at 09.30 a.m. His Majesty the King and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg will lay down wreaths and there will be a speech by the prime minister.

Firms exploring concepts for future ministry offices selected

[News story, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 13.07.2012]

The consultant firms Metier, OPAK and architects LPO Arkitekter have been awarded the task of exploring concept evaluations for future ministry offices in Norway.

National memorial site in the Government quarter

[News story, Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs, 22.06.2012]

- The Norwegian government wants to honor all the victims of the terrorist attack on the 22nd of July. The sites of commemoration will be honoring homicide victims, survivors, emergency squads and volunteers. The memorial sites will be accessible to everyone, minister of culture, Anniken Huitfeldt, says.