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Roadmap – The green industrial initiative

This roadmap is the starting point for the Norwegian government's work to promote green industry. The document presents new ambitions, instruments and measures. The roadmap was launched by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Trade and

Strategy on Land Use, Land Use Change and forestry sector

This strategy was submitted to ESA according to Protocol 31 Article 3 para 8(a) (iii). It outlines Norway’s strategy for the land use, land use change and forestry sector with a perspective of at least 30 years.

Northern Lights Gathering

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen held this speech at the digital Northern Lights gathering on 16th December 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Marte Mjøs Persen

Further growth and enhanced quality - strategy for tertiary vocational education

The Government wants to see growth in the vocational college sector, and its ambition is for the quality of vocational colleges to be increased in step with this growth. The purpose of this strategy is to devise a framework for the development of

Henry George Lecture at St. Johns University: Norway’s Historical Experience with Taxing & Regulating the Exploitation of Its Natural Resources

Lecture held by Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, at St. John University the 23 October 2024, New York, USA.

By Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting

State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik's remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Natal, Brazil 24 October 2024.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Action plan to prevent problem gaming and problem gambling

The range and the accessibility of games and gambling have changed. Previous mechanical and electronic gaming and gambling devices have now been superseded by a range of new online games, which are increasingly available on portable and handheld

Act relating to the execution of sentences etc.

The United Kingdom withdrawal from the EU: Initial assessment – selected points

The UK has decided to leave the EU. It will begin the withdrawal process by invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty by the end of March 2017. Norway will not be a party to the forthcoming withdrawal negotiations between the UK and the EU. However,

OECD talis initial teacher preparation study

Initial teacher education (ITE) for the years 1 - 10 has for decades been of great interest to the Norwegian media, politicians and public. Today, we are in the middle of transforming today's mainstream ITEs for years 1 - 7 and 5 - 10 from 4 years

Action plan against antisemitism

The Action Plan against Antisemitism is part of the government's general efforts to combat discrimination, racism and hate speech.

Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts

Laid down by the Ministry of Education and Research 9 February 2006 pursuant to section 6-3, sixth paragraph, of the Act of 1 April 2005 No. 15 relating to universities and university colleges.

Arctic Strategy

The Norwegian Government presented on 21 April a new Arctic Strategy. An English short version of the strategy is now available.

Future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector 2017-2025 (not last version)

This document gives an overview of future acquisitions for the Norwegian Defence Sector in the period 2017 - 2025.

Condolences to the Coptic Pope

Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende has extended his condolences to pope Tawadros II following the attack on the Coptic church in Cairo Sunday 11 December.

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime

Work-related crime is a growing challenge involving serious consequences both for workers and undertakings and for society as a whole. The government presented its revised strategy for combating work-related crime February 13th 2017.

In Need of a Better Framework for Success

An evaluation of the Norwegian participation in the EU 6th Framework Programme (2003-2006) and the first part of the EU 7th Framework Programme (2007-2008).

Policies for Growth and Jobs

The EU Strategy for Growth and Jobs in a Norwegian Perspective

This report discusses the EU Strategy for Growth and Jobs from a Norwegian perspective. It focuses on the Norwegian authorities’ efforts to facilitate long-term sustainable growth, and it does so by studying Norway’s policy in light of the EU

National Report submitted in accordance with paragraph 15(a) of the Annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 5/1

The report on key human rights challenges and best practices in Norway was submitted to the UN Human Rights Council on 8 September 2009. It was drawn up by several ministries with input from civil society.

CERD-report from Norway 2005

Seventeenth/eighteenth periodic report submitted by Norway under article 9 of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination

Seventeenth/eighteenth periodic report submitted by Norway under article 9 of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination. (September 2005)