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The economy

In the Government, it is the Minister of Finance’s responsibility to draw up and coordinate economic policy. The Ministry of Finance acts as the secretariat for the Minister of Finance. It is the political authorities - the Government and the

Utsira Nord

The area Utsira Nord is located outside the coast of Rogaland, and was opened for offshore renewable energy production 12 June 2020. On 19 May 2025, the Ministry announced a competition for project areas for offshore wind in Utsira Nord.

Profits from shipping (S), airtransport (AT), and ground transportation (GT)

Country Status Signed Scope Argentina 0* 09.11.48 S & A Greece 1 15.08.31 S Greece 1 25.05.55 A Hong Kong, China 1 02.06.00 In force 01.01.97 A Hong Kong, China 1 16.10.03 In force 01.01.05 S Iran 1 21.11.69 A Yugoslavia 1 20.06.66 S & A China 1

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

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

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.

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

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation

Women's rights and gender equality

The aim of Norway's work for gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination and further their empowerment. This is crucial if all girls and boys, women and men are to have

Nordic Health Cooperation

Nordic cooperation takes place both bilaterally and within the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Nordic Council of Ministers is the formal collaboration body of the Nordic governments.

Police Security Service

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

Directorate of the Norwegian Correctional Service

The Directorate of  Correctional Service is responsible for the Norwegian penal system.

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

Governor of Svalbard

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

Governor-General in Norway

Norway’s Constitution of 4 November 1814 gave the King the right to appoint either the Crown Prince or his eldest son as Viceroy in Norway, or to appoint a Governor-General there. The office of Viceroy was in function only in shorter periods.

Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally “minister of state”, while translated into English as “prime minister”) for the presiding member of the Government, according to Swedish practice.

Norwegian Prime Minister in Stockholm

Between 1814 and 1873 Norway’s Prime Minister was permanently based at the Norwegian Council of State Division in Stockholm, as this was where the King of Norway and Sweden resided. When the office of Governor-General in Christiania (Oslo) in 1873

Norwegian Councillors of State in Stockholm

Between 1814 and 1873 Norway’s prime minister was permanently based at the Norwegian Council of State Division in Stockholm, as this was where the King of the two states resided. Two of the Norwegian councillors of state (ministers) were normally

The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)

The activities of the Norwegian Tax Administration lay the principal financial foundations for government operations. The Norwegian Tax Administration shall ensure that taxes and other claims are correctly assessed and paid, and that the National

Web page: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/

Statistics Norway

Statistics Norway prepares and publishes official statistics in Norway, in addition to conducting extensive research activities.

Web page: https://www.ssb.no/english/

Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten)

Norwegian Customs shall prevent illegal imports and exports of goods and facilitate correct and efficient imports and exports of goods.

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

The Ombudsperson for Children in Norway

The Ombudsperson for Children in Norway is charged with promoting the interests of children in both the public and private spheres, and with paying close attention to changes in the conditions of childhood development.

Web page: http://barneombudet.no/english/