Reports, plans and strategies

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

Report on cases of financial irregularities in 2024

Foreign Service Control Unit Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry practises zero tolerance of financial irregularities and other misuse of Ministry funds. This applies to both operating funds and grant funds. This report deals with financial irregularities related to the use of grant funds in the

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

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

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

Strategy for the involvement of Norwegian industry in the procurement of new frigates

The Norwegian government has resolved to procure new frigates to strengthen the Navy’s operational capability and ensure Norway’s maritime defence capability in the coming decades. This document outlines a framework for strategic alignment of the

Meld. St. 1 (2025-2026)

The National Budget 2026

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026)

Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

Chapter 1

Space for quality - National Architecture Strategy

"Space for Quality" is the government's new national architecture strategy. The government's ambition is that together we will manage and develop architecture with varied neighborhoods, prudent resource use, beautiful surroundings, and enduring

The data centre industry - a sustainable industry of the future for the digital Norway

Norway aims to be an attractive destination for data center establishments that contribute to overall value creation, enhanced national security, and the safeguarding of Norwegian interests. The new data center strategy outlines objectives and

State Ownership Report 2024

Un mundo justo es un mundo igualitario

Plan de Acción de Noruega para los derechos de las mujeres y la igualdad de género en la política exterior y la cooperación internacional para el desarrollo (2023-2030)

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

Meld. St. 22 (2024–2025)

The Government Pension Fund 2025

Executive summary

Health Partnership Agreement between Norway and Ukraine

Preamble The Ministry of Health and Care Services of the Kingdom of Norway and the Ministry of Health of Ukraine (hereafter 'the Participants'), condemning in the strongest possible terms Russia's aggression against Ukraine, which violates

The Government’s Climate Strategy for the Foreign Service 2025–2030

Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our time. It encompasses virtually all areas of the Foreign Service's work. The linkages between climate and policy areas such as security, energy, the economy and development policy are becoming

The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

In Spring 2025 the Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on industrial policy. The white paper on industrial policy describes the state of play for Norwegian industry and sets out political priorities for the future. This is a short

Los esfuerzos de Noruega en favor de la paz y la resolución de conflictos en un mundo convulso

Los esfuerzos de Noruega en favor de la paz y la resolución de conflictos en un mundo convulso

Not Straightforward

Short version of the official report by the Expert Group on policy instruments to promote circular activities

On 26 May 2025, the expert group launched its report on instruments to promote a more circular economy. The report points out that our consumption, both private and in business, must be directed towards goods and services with a lower climate and

Joint efforts against cancer: National cancer strategy (2025–2035)

This strategy is intended to lay the foundations for further improving the high quality of Norwegian cancer care. Despite the fact that more people are diagnosed with cancer, more make a full recovery. Many people with cancer live longer and with a