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T-1354 The Sustainable Cities Programme

The Sustainable Cities Programme The Sustainable Cities Programme in Norway was initiated by the Ministry of the Environment in 1993 and has been an experimental development project in five urban municipalities (Fredrikstad, Kristiansand, Bergen,

Opening of the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

Ladies and Gentlemen. Signore e signori. Buongiorno a tutti. È un grande piacere per me essere presente in quest’occasione speciale e inaugurare la Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi di Bologna. E se il su fosse giù? E se il dentro fosse il fuori? E se io

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery

Norway’s High North policy

The People of the North - and how we can make sure that families thrive, young people stay, and new talent are attracted to the High North.

By Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran High North Dialogue, Bodø 23. april

Statement the UN Population and Development Commission

Statement at the General Debate under the UN Population and Development Commission 59th Session, by Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust and Youth Delegate Uswa Malik 13th April 2026.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust

Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Seeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.

A Study of International Engagement in Afghanistan in the Period 2015-2021 August

This paper brings together contributions from six senior AAN analysts, with each chapteroffering its author’s expertise, professional experience, and analytical rigour. Takentogether, the chapters provide a broad examination of the international

A comparative study of Swedish and Norwegian Development Aid to Afghanistan 2015 – 2021

This report offers a comparative review of Swedish and Norwegian development aid toAfghanistan focusing on the period 2015- 2021, contributing to the Norwegian Commission onAfghanistan’s evaluation of Norway’s engagement in Afghanistan for this

Faryab School Study Report

In April 2025, the Norwegian Commission on Afghanistan commissioned the Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) to conduct a study on schools in Afghanistan’s Faryab province, financed by Norwegian development between 2006 to 2021. The primary goal of

Prologue: A Study of International Engagement in Afghanistan in the Period 2001-2014

The Government's political platform: A government for ordinary people

The current Government, formed by the Labour Party and the Centre Party, took office on 14 October 2021. The introduction to the Government’s political platform and the chapters on defence policy and foreign policy are available in English below.

Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out

The Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust

First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.

The kindergarten teaching profession – present and future

Summary of report developed by an expert group appointed by the Ministry of Education and Research

Fourth Norwegian Action Plan - Open Government Partnership (OGP)

This is the Fourth Norwegian Open Government Partnership Action Plan.

Sustainability indicators for Nordic towns

Sweco have made a report suggesting a selection of 30 different sustainability indicators for Nordic towns. The report is a part of the project "attractive towns" under the Nordic Council of Ministers.

The Labour Court

The Labour Court is a special court that handles disputes regarding the validity and interpretation of collective agreements and certain disputes concerning the interpretation of the Labour Disputes Act and the Public Service Disputes Act, disputes

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Norway's involvement in the peace process in the Middle East

An Assessment of the Effects of Norwegian Development Assistance on Poverty Reduction and Conflict Prevention

Med innledende bemerkninger på norsk.

Report on cases of financial irregularities in 2020

Foreign Service Control Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In 2020, the Foreign Service Control Unit registered 75 new cases. In the same period, 75 cases were closed. A response was required in 44 of these cases, all of which fell under programme area 03 - international development assistance, the Unit

The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority

The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority sets the conditions for ensuring that businesses maintain high standards of health, work environment, and safety.