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Biotechnology – an Introduction

Biotechnology is defined as 'all technology that uses microorganisms, plant, animal, and human cells.' The Ministry of Health and Care Services is responsible for the part of biotechnology that involves human cells and also for parts of the Gene

Space and business

The Government’s focus on space related activities generates a number of contracts and orders for Norwegian high-tech businesses, both through the ESA-programmes and on the commercial market.

International Space Cooperation

Participation in international technology cooperation, primarily through the European Space Agency (ESA) and the EU's space programs, is the mainstay of Norwegian public investment in space activities.

Assistive aids

Assistive aids are intended to compensate for practical problems that individuals with disabilities may encounter in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

The public art 26.02.2008

By the Norwegian artist Dyveke Sannes. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault 26.02.2008 26.02.2008

Seeds shipped from CIAT Colombia and IRRI Philippines february 2008

All photos: Svalbard Global Seed Vault CIAT Colombia IRRI Philippines

Week 4/2008

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust

Report of the Commission on Local Democracy in Norway - Summary

Week 42/2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust

Opening Day 17.11.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust Deputy Director General Geir Dalholt Project Manager Magnus Bredeli

Invitation to participate in auction for allocation of licence for use of third-generation (3G) mobile communications system in Norway

With reference to Storting White Paper No. 32 (2001-2002) and Storting White Paper No. 18 (2002-2003) and pursuant to Sections 6-2 to 6-4 of the Act of 4 July 2003 No. 83 relating to electronic communication (Electronic Communications Act),

Coordination of social security schemes

If you are planning to live or work abroad, it is advisable to contact NAV in advance to clarify how this will affect your social security rights.

Construction work 28.09.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust Entrance to Seed Vault. Inside the tunnel. Inside the tunnel. Inside

The start of the construction work, April 2007

From the start of the construction work, April 2007 The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: The Directorate of Public Construction and Property Photo:

The Statistical Reports Committee for county and municipal government finance

The Statistical Reports Committee for county and municipal government finance is a permanent committee composed of representatives from the relevant ministries, local government authorities and Statistics Norway (the Norwegian Central Bureau of

Ethical guidelines

The Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has been subject to guidelines for observation and exclusion since 2004. The guidelines have since been further developed, most recently in 2021 on the basis of recommendations in NOU 2020: 7 Values and

The Council on Ethics

The Council on Ethics was established by Royal Decree 19 November 2004. The Council on Ethics provides an evaluation of whether investments in specified companies are inconsistent with the ethical guidelines.

Vy Group

Vy Group (Vygruppen AS), formerly NSB - Norwegian State Railways, is a limited company wholly state-owned by the Ministry of Transport.

Web page: https://www.vy.no/en/the-vy-group/about-us

Civil Aviation Authority - Norway

An administrative agency responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of civil aviation. Issues regulations, lays down standards for civil aviation activities in Norway, grants licences and operating permits to persons and companies

Web page: https://luftfartstilsynet.no/en/

Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The