This is a list of selected plans and strategies from The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.
Plans and strategies
-
Norway increases support for sexuality education in developing countries
‘Girls and boys need knowledge about their bodies, relationships and living together as well as about health and rights if they are to make good choices and develop positive relationships. This is why Norway is increasing funding for comprehensive
-
Museums and cultural heritage
The museums are one of the main elements in maintaining a collective memory and these institutions play an important role when it comes to developing and communicating information about how humans understand and interact with their surroundings.
-
Statement at meeting with the Africa Group at the UN
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's statement at her meeting with the Africa Group at the United Nations in New York 11 November.
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide New York, 11 November
-
Norway is electric
No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway: 45 per cent of all new cars sold in Norway in 2019 are electric, almost 9 per cent of our total car park is now electric, and the car with the highest sales in Norway
-
Norway's International Strategy to Eliminate Harmful Practices 2019-2023
In adopting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the global community has committed itself to eliminating harmful practices by 2030. This strategy sets out how the Norwegian Government will target its international activities to drive this effort
-
Press Information: Global anti-landmine summit in Oslo 25-29 November
‘The world has come a long way towards eliminating landmines, but unfortunately there is still a considerable way to go before we reach the goal of a mine-free world. A growing number of civilians are being maimed and killed as a result of renewed
-
Press Information: Media Advisory: The Oslo Review Conference on a Mine-Free World
The Norwegian Government is hosting the 4th Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction. The conference takes place in Oslo 25-29 November
-
Bård Vegar Solhjell new Director General of Norad
Bård Vegar Solhjell was today appointed new Director General of Norad, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Mr Solhjell will leave his current position as Secretary General of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Norway.
-
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry's Organisational Chart Where is the Ministry? Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Victoria Terrasse, Oslo. Photo: P. Foss, MFA The Ministry’
-
Changes among the political advisers
Political adviser Ms. Maria Kristina Göthner is temporarily appointed as state secretary to Minister of Education and Integration, Mr. Jan Tore Sanner, from 1 January 2020 to 15 May 2020. In the same period the Office of the Prime Minister has
-
Changes among the state secretaries
In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has appointed political adviser Ms. Maria Kristine Strandskog Göthner as temporarily state secretary to Minister of Education and Integration, Mr. Jan Tore Sanner, in the period that state
-
Costs related to the campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council
The costs directly related to Norway’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council amounted to NOK 23,4 million (USD 2,55 million) in the period 2016- 30 June 2019.
-
AI for a better future
Address by Minister of Digitalisation Nikolai Astrup on the occasion of the State visit to Norway of HE Mr Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia.
By Minister of Digitalisation Nikolai Astrup Seminar on artificial intelligence, green transition and sustainable solutions hosted by SINTEF
-
Major Milestone: Norway declares IOC for F-35A
On November 6th 2019 Norwegian air chief Major General Tonje Skinnarland declared Norway's F-35As operational, after completing a deployment in November meant to validate that they are able to operate the jets away from Norway's home base, Ørland
-
NOK 245 billion in net revenue from the petroleum industry in 2020
The Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2020 is estimated to about NOK 245 billion.
-
How will Brexit affect British citizens living in Norway?
The UK’s decision to leave the European Union is creating uncertainty for British citizens and their family members living in Norway.
-
The appeal case in the lawsuit regarding the 23rd licensing round
The appeal case concerning the validity of the decision regarding the production licenses under the 23rd licencing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf started in Borgarting Court of Appeal 5 November.
-
Forms and guides
Applicants for project and programme support should normally use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ application form S01 (Norwegian) / S01 (English).
-
Disabilities
Person with disabilities have the same rights as others. Disability policy must be founded on equality and equal status, self-determination, cooperation, participation and inclusion.
-
General tax conventions between Norway and other states
General tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion,and other international agreements regarding tax matters.