Search

Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP)

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP) is a benefit from Nav (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) for individuals with reduced work capacity due to illness,injury or defect. AAP secures income for individuals who needs work-related measures,

Regulation No 817 of 5 July 2012 on approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (bilforskriften)

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation

Regulations 10 October 2017 No. 1598 on electrical equipment

The regulation establishes the safety objectives which electrical equipment must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

Regulations 29 November 2017 No. 1849 on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

The regulation establishes the safety objectives, which equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

Regulations on restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals and other products

Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) § 2a.6 Language requirement for the declaration of conformity. Declaration of conformity shall be in English or Norwegian. Regulations on restrictions on the use of

Expert group – AI and elections

The Government has appointed a fast-working expert group tasked with gathering experience of the 2024 elections and making recommendations on how Norway can prepare for the general election in 2025.

Norway’s efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan

In 2006, Norway decided to establish contact with the Taliban with the aim of encouraging the movement to take part in a political process with the Afghan authorities in power at the time.

Terminated general tax conventions between Norway and other states

Terminated general tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion, and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning

Web page: http://www.dsb.no/

EUs romprogrammer

Norway participates in the EU's Space Programmes Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus. The participation is incorporated in the EEA Agreement.

State project model

To ensure efficient use of our resources, requirements of appraisal, planning and quality assurance have been set for government investments with a total budget of 300 million kroner for digitalisation projects or 1 billion kroner for other projects

The Norwegian Railway Directorate

The Norwegian Railway Directorate is the coordinating agency for Norway’s railway sector. The Directorate advises the Ministry on all matters involving railways and rail transport and is authorised to requisition services from the infrastructure

Web page: http://www.jernbanedirektoratet.no/

Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority

Web page: http://www.voldsoffererstatning.no/

The Consumer Dispute Commission

The Consumer Dispute Commission is an arbiter of conflicts, particularly those related to goods and building-trade services in which consumers (perhaps with help from the Consumer Council of Norway) have tried and failed to reach an amicable

Web page: https://www.forbrukerradet.no/contact-us

National Institute for Consumer Research

The National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO) is an independent, multidisciplinary centre for research, testing and reporting on consumer affairs. The institute shares its expertise with public authorities, political leaders, businesses and

Web page: http://www.sifo.no/

Ecolabelling Norway

In Norway there are two official environmental labels, the Swan and the Flower. Their use is overseen by Ecolabelling Norway, a foundation whose leadership board is made up of representatives from the Ministry of Children and Equality, environmental

Web page: https://www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org/

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration is composed of a central agency and elements of the municipal social service systems.

Web page: https://www.nav.no/en/home

The Government Pension Fund (Statens pensjonsfond)

The inflow in the Government Pension Fund Global consists of all state petroleum revenues as well as the return on the fund’s investments. The operational management of the Pension Fund Global is carried out by Norges Bank, which invests the fund’s

Web page: https://www.nbim.no/en/

Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) and the Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufetat) are responsible for matters relating to state-funded child welfare services, family counselling and adoption.

Web page: https://www.bufdir.no/en/