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Network of public spaces - an idea handbook

The idea handbook is meant to inspire municipalities and others to develop networks of good urban public spaces. Urban public space networks are the infrastructure of streets, squares, parks, watercourses and pedestrian and bicycle connections.

Meld. St. 16 (2016–2017) - Quality Culture in Higher Education

The following text is the first chapter of Meld. St. 16 (2016-2017). The text outlines the main objectives, as well as the Government’s expectations of higher education institutions concerning their work on raising quality in higher education, and

NOU 2017: 4 - Sharing Economy

– Opportunities and challenges

The Solberg Government appointed the Sharing Economy Committee by Royal Decree on 4 March 2016. Professor Tommy Staahl Gabrielsen (University of Bergen) chaired the Committee. In its mandate, the Committee was asked to evaluate opportunities and

NOU 2017: 2 - Integration and trust

Long-term consequences of high immigration – Translation of chapter 1.1.

This report highlights the socio-economic impact of immigration. Furthermore, it discusses to which extent a persistent high level of immigration may influence solidarity and trust in Norway and the importance of differences in terms of culture and

Key Figures 2017: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Meld. St. 18 (2016–2017) - Urban sustainability and rural strength – in brief

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Meld. St. 25 (2016–2017) - The Humanities in Norway

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This is the first political document to give a full presentation of the humanities in Norway. It discusses how the potential of the humanities may be unleashed in order to meet the major challenges of our time - in business, in cultural life, in

Meld. St. 29 (2016–2017) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2017

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Norway - Candidate to The World Heritage Comittee 2017

Culture-nature, integrated approach, generations, future, community, cooperation, pride, sustainability, credibility

Report No. 37 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Norwegian Sea

Report No. 37 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

An Innovative and Sustainable Norway

To innovate means to do something new in order to create value. People who live in a stable society based on equality, security, equitable distribution and job satisfaction provide the best starting point for increased innovative ability. Human

The Land Act

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program

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Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005 Wood Mackenzie Limited has been appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy to undertake a valuation of the SDFI portfolio. The report shows that as of January 1 2005 the net

Aracruz

Regarding Aracruz Cellulose SA

Recommendation of 15 February 2006

The Act relating to Gender Equality

Report No. 29 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Export of defence materiel from Norway in 2007, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

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Norwegian Defence 2008

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