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State ownership in numbers: companies in category 2

For companies in Category 2 the State’s goal as an owner is sustainable and the most efficient possible attainment of public policy goals.

State ownership in numbers: companies in Category 1

For companies in Category 1 the State’s goal as an owner is the highest possible return over time in a sustainable manner.

Big Tech and democracy

The Internet is a central arena for public debate, distribution of quality news content and access to culture. At the same time, tech companies and social media platforms have a huge impact on the democratic discourse in Norway.

Sørlige Nordsjø II

The area of Sørlige Nordsjø II is located south in the North Sea, close to the border to Denmark, and was opened for renewable offshore energy production on the 12th of June with a capacity of 3000 MW. Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the

Whistleblowing on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving grant recipients – adjusted guidelines

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). Zero tolerance means that the Ministry will respond to

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP)

Work Assessment Allowance (AAP) is a benefit from Nav (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) for individuals with reduced work capacity due to illness,injury or defect. AAP secures income for individuals who needs work-related measures,

OECD and health

The starting point for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s work on health-related issues is that good health is necessary for individuals to succeed as citizens, family members, in working life and as consumers.

The Norwegian Railway Directorate

The Norwegian Railway Directorate is the coordinating agency for Norway’s railway sector. The Directorate advises the Ministry on all matters involving railways and rail transport and is authorised to requisition services from the infrastructure

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

Marketing authorisation of medicinal products

A medicinal product may only be placed on the market in the European Economic Area (EEA) when a marketing authorisation has been issued. There are four procedures for marketing authorisation.

Norwegian involvement in the World Health Organisation

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations specialised agency for health. Norway has been actively involved in the WHO since the organisation was established April 7, 1948.

National Institute for Consumer Research

The National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO) is an independent, multidisciplinary centre for research, testing and reporting on consumer affairs. The institute shares its expertise with public authorities, political leaders, businesses and

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

Ecolabelling Norway

In Norway there are two official environmental labels, the Swan and the Flower. Their use is overseen by Ecolabelling Norway, a foundation whose leadership board is made up of representatives from the Ministry of Children and Equality, environmental

Web page: https://www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org/

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration is composed of a central agency and elements of the municipal social service systems.

Web page: https://www.nav.no/en/home

First Minister in Christiania (Oslo)

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.In the Prime Minister’s absence from Christiania (Oslo) - and second to

Swedish-Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

After Count Carl J. W. von Schmettow, general and commandander-in-chief in Trøndelag, in the spring of 1814 had declined Prince Christian Frederik's invitation to become Norway's foreign minister, the responsibility for the country's foreign policy

The Consumer Dispute Commission

The Consumer Dispute Commission is an arbiter of conflicts, particularly those related to goods and building-trade services in which consumers (perhaps with help from the Consumer Council of Norway) have tried and failed to reach an amicable

Web page: https://www.forbrukerradet.no/contact-us

National Police Directorate

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

Statped

Statped’s social mandate is to contribute so that children, youth and adults with special education needs in the best possible way can master their own lives and participate actively in education, work and society.

Web page: https://www.statped.no/

Nordic cultural policy

Nordic cultural policy is the oldest collaboration of its kind in the world. The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official body for intergovernmental co-operation among the Nordic governments.