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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/

Folketrygdfondet

Folketrygdfondet manages the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) at the behest of the Ministry of Finance.

Web page: https://www.folketrygdfondet.no/en?lang=en_GB

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/

Treaty withholding tax rates on dividends from Norway

Country Ordinary rates Parent/ subsidiary Parent/subsidiary rate requirements Without tax treaty 25 25 Albania 15 5 25% capital participation Argentina 15 10 25% capital participation Azerbaijan 15 10 30% capital participation and investment of at

Norway’s efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media

Freedom of expression is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy where all members of society have access to information and can participate in social and political life. Freedom of expression is also an enabler of other human rights, such as

Gender and sexual diversity

Everyone is entitled to the universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive development towards inclusion and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

Food security

The issue of food security is to guarantee everyone access to sufficient and safe food - even in times of crisis. Self-sufficiency is important for food security.

Food and Consumers

Norwegian consumers take a great interest in how food is produced, processed and traded in Norway, and consumer opinion is given considerable weight when formulating food policies.

Food safety

In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

Food

Food is public health and it is delight, it is national and international, trendy and traditional. Food determines family budgets and social economics, regional policy and industrial policy, management of fisheries and - not least - of agriculture.

Tertiary Vocational Education

Tertiary vocational education provides vocational education founded on upper secondary education or equivalent prior learning and work experience, and comprises the equivalent of at least one-half and no more than two entire academic years.

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

Enova

Enova is a state enterprise owned by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The purpose of Enova and the Climate and Energy Fund is to contribute to meeting Norway’s climate commitments and to promote effective climate and energy transition

Web page: https://www.enova.no/about-enova/

Civil Security Clearance Authority

The Norwegian Civil Security Clearance Authority is responsible for security clearances in the civil sector.

Guide for the mutual agreement procedure pursuant to tax treaties (MAP)

Guidance for mutual agreement procedure pursuant to tax treaties (MAP)

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, which is the national meteorological centre for civilian and military purposes, provides services such as weather forecasts and climate monitoring.

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

Exchange of Information and other Agreements Regarding Muteral Administrative Assistance

The list below contains an overview of Agreements on Exchange of Information in Tax Matters Norway has entered into. In addition to the agreements listed below, all of the Double Tax Treaties Norway has entered into with other countries contain