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Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

How state ownership is exercised

The Government’s ambition is that the Norwegian State’s exercise of ownership shall be in accordance with the best international practice. The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private

Norway’s International Climate and Environmental Efforts

International cooperation is essential for addressing climate and environmental challenges. Agreements establish common goals and rules, negotiations fill them with content, and practical cooperation ensures that measures are implemented on the

Reindeer husbandry

Reindeer husbandry as an industry, culture and way of life is unique, both nationally and internationally.

Reindeer trade economy

The Reindeer diet of wild herbs makes for a savoury and sophisticated contribution to the abundant cuisine of Norway.

Reindeer husbandry and indigenous peoples' rights

Reindeer husbandry policies are guided by two independent principles: economic policy and indigenous peoples' rights.

Strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy

The aim of Norwegian humanitarian policy is to save lives, alleviate suffering uphold human dignity and rights in humanitarian crises, in line with the humanitarian imperative. Norway shall be a leading donor country and humanitarian policy actor.

State-ownership in the energy sector

In the government’s view, private ownership should be the main rule in Norwegian business and industry. Direct state ownership requires a special justification.

Trucker's Guide

In this guide, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration has gathered important information that heavy vehicle operators need to know in order to drive safely in Norway.

Administrative tasks

Administrative tasks connected to the Act on certain aspects relating to the political parties (The Political Parties Act, PPA)) are part of the responsibilities of the Ministry and the County governors. In accordance with the PPA Section 11 to 13,

Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom)

Nkom supervises providers of post and telecommunications services, manages frequencies and numbering resources, investigates ex ante competition problems in the electronic communications markets and makes decisions pursuant to the Electronic

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor motivated violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Finance monitors and analyses economic trends in Norway and abroad, and gives advice in a number of areas of economic policy.

Members of the Government

Cooperation Agreement of the Nordic network to prevent extremism

Agreement signed by the Nordic network on 26th January 2015.

Governance model

The Ministry of Finance holds the overall responsibility for the management of the Government Pension Fund. The Government Pension Fund comprises the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN). The

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund

The accumulation of capital in the GPFG originates by and large from the conversion of oil and gas resources in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea to financial assets abroad. The capital base of the GPFN originates primarily from surpluses in the

What the State owns

The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 69 companies.

The ocean nation of Norway

Every day hundreds of thousands of Norwegians go to work in the ocean industries, which together account for about 70 per cent of Norway’s export earnings.

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