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Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program The institution NIFU STEP has carried out an independent evaluation of the technology demonstration program DEMO 2000. The evaluation was initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. NIFU STEP concludes that

South Africa — background

South Africa – background Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president in 1994 after spending more than 27 years in prison, including 18 years on notorious Robben Island. Since 1994 South Africa has come quite far in

Norwegian assistance to South Africa

Norwegian assistance to South Africa Norway has a long historical relationship with South Africa, and today’s cooperative projects have roots in the broad support Norway gave to the fight against apartheid. Development cooperation between South

Norwegian Development Cooperation

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Norwegian development cooperation with Madagascar

Norwegian development cooperation with Madagascar Madagascar received status as a Norwegian development partner in 2004. In May 2004, Norway opened an embassy in Antananarivo. Norwegian missionaries have provided this island nation in the Indian

Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow and research assistant

Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent (research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident)

Norway among the best in Europe on wealth creation and employment

Norway has the second highest gross national product per capita in Europe, just trailing Luxemburg. Norwegian employment rates are among the highest in Europe. Norway does especially well with regard to employment of women and elderly workers. (

The EU Lisbon Strategy - A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

The EU Lisbon Strategy – A Norwegian Perspective (pdf 489 kb)

An international solidarity contribution on plane tickets — Norway’s position —

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In December 2005 Norway agreed to support the French initiative on a solidarity contribution on plane tickets to help mobilize additional development finance for pursuing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Among a host of creative

Recommendation of 14 November 2005

Recommendation on exclusion

Regulations relating to impact assessment pursuant to the Gene Technology Act

Laid down by Royal Decree of 16 December 2005 pursuant to section 11, cf section 8, of the Act of 2 April 1993 No. 38 relating to the production and use of genetically modified organisms, etc. Submitted by the Ministry of the Environment.

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Innovation in Services

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Innovation in services (.pdf)

Act of 18 December 1987 relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services, Technology, etc.

The defence budget 2006

Modernisation and Revitalisation in Public Governance

Experiences, dilemmas and challenges for top executives

The purpose of this report is to summarise the topics presented and discussed at the programme for top level executives.

Information about implementation in Norway

Oktober 05 Contact: Sissel Edvardsen, +47 22 24 61 09 Information about implementation in Norway On July 8 the EEA committee decided that the renewables directive (EU directive 2001/77//EC 1Directive 2001/77/EC on the promotion of electricity

The Anti-Discrimination Act

The Act on prohibition of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, etc. (the Anti-Discrimination Act) (unofficial translation)

Action plan for the travel and tourism industry

Norway has unique qualities as a destination, not least in connection with its nature and culture. More and more people are looking for experiences involving beautiful, unspoilt nature. This gives us a competitive advantage in terms of attracting

Recommendation concerning whether the weapons systems Spider and Intelligent Munition System (IMS) might be contrary to international law