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Norway's humanitarian policy

The new Norwegian Humanitarian Policy paper was launched by Foreign Minster Støre 15 September 2008 and is now available in English.

Regulations of 6 October 2008 concerning partial general application of the Engineering Industry Agreement to the maritime construction industry

Issued by the Tariff Board pursuant to § 3 of the Act of 4 June 1993 No. 58 relating to general application of wage agreements, etc. Chapter I. Introductory provisions § 1. The basis for general application These regulations are laid down on the

Coherent for Development?

The Norwegian Policy Coherence for Development Commission completed its mission on 9 September. A broad public hearing for its report “Coherent for Development?” is scheduled to last until 31 December 2008.

Deadline for consultation: 31/12/2008 Status: Consultation has been processed

NOU 2008: 14 - Coherent for development?

How coherent Norwegian policies can assist development in poor countries

NOU 2008:14 - “Coherent for Development?”

Hearing – General application of wage agreements – regulation draft

Child Abduction

Official Norwegian information about international child abduction.

Mid-Norway power study

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Planning and Building Act (2008)

Proposal – Draft regulation on the application of the Norwegian Competition Act at Svalbard

Deadline for consultation: 25/09/2008 Status: Consultation has been processed

Council on Ethics’ assessment on investments in Israel Electric Corporation

We hereby refer to the letter from the Ministry of Finance, dated March 3, 2008, requesting an assessment of whether investments made by the Government Pension Fund - Global in Israel Electric Corporation (“IEC”) may constitute a breach of the fund’

Norwegian Defence 2008

Norwegian Defence 2008 (pdf)

Report No. 2 (2007-2008) to the Storting -

Norway is a diverse industrial society with a free market economy and generally low trade barriers. A significant share of the Norwegian economy consists of service industries, including wholesale and retail trade, banking, insurance, engineering,

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

Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation: Statement of Commitments

Supporting and strengthening democracy. Ensuring universal availability. Strengthening Norwegian language, identity and culture. Striving for high quality, diversity and innovation. Non-commercial public media services.

Implementing United Nations Multidimensional and Integrated Peace Operations - A report on findings and recommendations

Final Report

Norway handed over the final report on Multidimensional and Integrated Peace Operations to Deputy Secretary General Dr. Asha-Rose Migiro on 27 October 2008. The report includes important findings and recommendations aimed at improving UN

Report No. 27 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Disarmament and Non-proliferation

Letter of Intent regarding a More Inclusive Working Life (2006 – 2009)

The new letter of intent on a more inclusive working life was entered into for the period 2006 to 2009. The agreement replaces the letter of intent of 3 October 2001 and the declaration by the parties of 3 December 2003 on continuation of the

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The pioneer divers

Several pioneer divers have chosen to file a lawsuit against the Norwegian government regarding compensatory damages relating to health injuries which were inflicted during or in relation to diving. The North Sea diver case is now concluded, and the