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One year later 26.02.2009

Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk and executive director of Global Crop Diversity Trust, Cary Fowler.

Tripartite Cooperation in the Labour Sector

The Government collaborates with the social partners to address various societal challenges. The four largest employee organisations (LO, Unio YS and Akademikerne) and the four largest employer organisations (NHO, KS, Virke, and Spekter) participate

Reporting issues of concern in external organizations

Norfund’s Whistleblowing channel Norec’s Whistleblowing channel Report a concern to Norad

Задачи норвежской Службы защиты детей

Служба защиты детей должна способствовать тому, чтобы дети и подростки росли в благоприятных условиях. Основной задачей Службы является предоставление необходимой и своевременной помощи и заботы детям и подросткам, условия жизни которых могут

The Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund

The funds resources will be uses to initiate and stimulate good projects and initiatives with the purpose of looking after the lofty environmental goals which are set for Svalbard.

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

Global Health

Norway’s efforts in the area of global health aim both to combat poverty in low-income countries and to strengthen global health preparedness and international cooperation, which also benefit Norway. Norway plays a leading role in the global health

Organic food production

Organic farming helps increase food diversity and provides consumers with products in demand.

Knowledge cooperation

Through international cooperation, the Ministry of Education and Research will contribute to increased quality, renewal, and relevance within the areas of kindergarten, education and research.

From another country to Norway – lawyer in Norway

If your child has been abducted and you need help with legal fees in Norway, you can apply for support through the Norwegian legal aid scheme.

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund Global

GPFG market value development 1996-2024. NOK billion Source: Norges Bank and Ministry of Finance

Governance framework

The Storting has, in the Government Pension Fund Act, accorded the Ministry of Finance formal responsibility for the management of the Fund. Operational management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is carried out by Norges Bank.

Strategic Benchmark Index

The mandate issued by the Ministry of Finance to Norges Bank expresses the long-term investment strategy for the Fund, including the strategic benchmark index and appurtenant provisions on the execution of the management assignment.

National budget 2013

The National Budget will be presented for the Parliament (Storting) October 8th 2012. The National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for the Norwegian Economy.

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund Norway

1 A major part of the GPFN assets was invested with the Treasury in the form of mandatory deposits until 2005. Folketrygdfondet’s participation in the mandatory deposit arrangement was discontinued in December 2006, and fund assets amounting to

Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Norway

GPFN annual geometric average return. Measured in Norwegian kroner. Per cent 2025 Last 5 years Last 10 years Since 2007 GPNF Portfolio1 12,73 8,07 8,09 7,66 Benchmark index 11,97 7,06 7,22 6,67 Excess return (percentage points) 0,76 1,01 0,88 0,99

Investment Strategy

The objective for the management of the GPFN is to maximise financial returns measured in Norwegian kroner, given a moderate level of risk. The main part of the assets of the GPFN is invested in the Norwegian equity and fixed income markets.

Adult Learning

Lifelong learning is an important principle of Norwegian education policy.

Who is responsible for what within the kindergarten sector?

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training, the County Governors, the municipalities and kindergarten owners are responsible for kindergartens.

Children moving or travelling abroad

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Special rules apply in situations where a parent and child intend to relocate to another country or to travel abroad.

Norway’s main priorities for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation