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Report No. 16 to the Storting (2007-2008) - On the Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2007

interests in the markets of other countries, by way of the investments of the funds being determined by political rather than commercial objectives. Particular concern has in this context arisen in relation to the acquisition of large, strategic ownership stakes

Meld. St. 11 (2011–2012) - Global health in foreign and development policy

Grants. A strong commitment to women’s and children’s right to health is laid down in several instruments of international law. The promotion of women’s and children’s rights and health is one of the main themes of political mobilisation efforts, both

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

arrangement for the exclusion of investments deemed to be in violation of international law, based on advice from the Petroleum Fund’s Advisory Commission on International Law. Exclusion of individual companies is one of several responsible investment tools

Strategy for Norwegian support of private sector development in developing countries

reach the market in time. The new strategy places considerable emphasis on surmounting this kind of barrier to successful commercial and industrial activity. Projects and programmes under the auspices of bilateral and not least multilateral development

Report no. 51 to the Storting (1997-1998) -

Perspectives on the development of the Norwegian fisheries industry

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) - The Government Pension Fund 2019

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Fund shall not be a policy instrument for attaining other political objectives. Gaming operations are, within defined limits, lawful in many countries, including Norway. Exclusion of non-Norwegian gambling companies on the grounds that such companies undermine

Report No. 20 to the Storting (2008-2009) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2008

a defined framework for registration and documentation of transactions etc. also suggests that it should be established in law that Norges Bank has a statutory bookkeeping obligation pursuant to the Bookkeeping Act. The Ministry also wants the possibility

Report No. 24 to the Storting (2006-2007) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2006

capital shall mainly be invested in equities and primary capital certificates listed on a Norwegian exchange, or in bonds and commercial paper issued by Norwegian enterprises. The Fund’s limit on investments in equity instruments corresponds to 50 pct. of its

Norway expressing strong support for Palestine at the Cairo conference

“Conflicts and destabilization in the Middle East have led to death and destruction on a massive scale. Millions have been displaced. The Palestinian economy is in crisis. In this dramatic situation, the Norwegian government has proposed increasing

NOU 2012: 16 - Cost-Benefit Analysis

of public measures should, however, nonetheless be based on simple rules that address the main aspects of the matter. For commercial public sector operations in direct competition with private sector, it will be appropriate to use a discount rate faced

Guidelines for Project Grants under the Government's Plan of Action For Candidate Countries To The EU

measures that promote political pluralism, the building of democratic institutions, free elections, the principles of the rule of law, and respect for fundamental human rights, including gender equality and trade union rights. Implement environmental measures

The Norwegian Government's Arctic Policy

People, opportunities and Norwegian interests in the Arctic - Abstract

Norway’s Arctic policy revolves around security, stability and interest-based international cooperation. For us, foreign and domestic policy converge in the Arctic.

Mapping of modern slavery and recommendations for the Norwegian Government’s development programme to combat modern slavery

The report has been written by Norad at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ request.

Minister of Petroleum and Energy's speech at Climit Summit

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Climit Summit in Larvik on 8th February 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Meld. St. 26 (2016–2017) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2016

Meld. St. 26 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

management Leadership and regimes Election (e.g. democratic or quasi-democratic) Coup Politics and policies Tax legislation Labour laws Environmental standards Foreign direct investments and trade openness Regulatory risk Regulatorcertainty Renegotiations of

Digitalisation strategy for the higher education sector 2017-2021

information landscape, together with its extensive use of data and technology, poses extensive challenges in terms of ethics, law, and security. Furthermore it places increased demands on ICT skills, accountability, digital judgement, and the ability to

Report No. 20 to the Storting (2006-2007) - National strategy to reduce social inequalities in health

social and health services. Health-care workers are also subject to supervision, and they are bound by a special professional law, the Health Personnel Act. The experiences of the Norwegian Board of Health confirm that in many cases there are variations

Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) – Health, safety and environment in the petroleum industry -

Meld. St. 12 (2017–2018) Report to the Storting (white paper)

a basis for the authorities’ decision for whether or not petroleum activity should be established in the relevant area. Commercial and environmental effects of the petroleum activity, pollution hazards and the economic and social impact of the petroleum

G-12/2020 – Revised circular relating to Entry into force of the Regulations relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

reside or work in Norway. Members of the Sami community in the exercise of reindeer herding. Foreign nationals who perform commercial transport of goods and passengers for payment, or are en route to or from such an assignment. Journalists and other personnel

Investing in a common future

Multiple global crises continue to jeopardize the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only 15 percent of the targets on track, there is a need for innovative thinking. In December 2022, the government established an independent expert group