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Acts and Regulations

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) hold the managing responsibility according to the Energy Act and the Water Resources Act. Furthermore NVE is assisting the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy managing the Industrial Licensing

The start of the construction work, April 2007

From the start of the construction work, April 2007 The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: The Directorate of Public Construction and Property Photo:

Regulations to the implementation of control of the export of strategic goods, services and technology

Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 4 July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 18 December 1987 No. 93 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December 1987 No. 967 on delegation

Energy and petroleum research

Research and development (R&D) on energy and petroleum is one of the Norwegian government's priorities. The government's vision is to make Norway a global leader in developing green energy.

Innovation Norway

Innovation Norway promotes nationwide industrial development profitable to both the business economy and Norways national economy, and helps release the potential of different districts and regions by contributing towards innovation,

The Research Council of Norway

The Research Council of Norway is the national authorities' key advisor on research policy matters.

The Industrial Development Corporation of Norway (SIVA)

The Industrial Development Corporation of Norway (SIVA) is the governmental corporation and national instrument founded in 1968. SIVA aims to develop strong regional and local industrial clusters through ownership

Kommunalbanken

The objective of Kommunalbanken is to provide loans to municipal and county authorities, inter-municipal companies and other companies that perform local government services.

Web page: https://www.kbn.com/

The Norwegian State Housing Bank

The Norwegian State Housing Bank is the government's main implementing agency for for housing policy, and uses financial measures to facilitate the achievement of housing policy goals.

Norwegian Building Authority

The Norwegian Building Authority is the main agency for implementing building policy.

Web page: http://www.dibk.no/

Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry

The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs presented the Government's Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry at the aquaculture exhibition in Trondheim on the 14 th August 2007.

Political Parties

Registered political parties at national, county and municipal level, including the affiliated youth organisations at national and county level, may apply to the Ministry or to the County Governor for state grants. Grants are divided into vote

ICT policy

The aim of the ICT policy is to influence ICT development in order to achieve simplification and efficiency improvement in the public sector, further innovation and value creation in the business sector and secure a sustainable and inclusive

A new regional policy - for different regions. Globalization changes the conditions for regional growth

In 2005 the Government presented a White Paper on regional policy to Parliament (Storting) in which the Government presents its regional policy objectives, assessments, and measures to achieve the goals.

The Government's China strategy

The Norwegian Government's new China strategy was presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre on 14.08.2007.

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector is a joint effort with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Facts 2007 provides a general overview of all relevant information regarding the Norwegian continental shelf.

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions(pdf 422 kb)

General information about the Kingdom of Norway and the Norwegian Economy 2007

This is an annual report by the Ministry of Finance containing general information about the Kingdom of Norway and the Norwegian economy 2007.

Environmental and Social Responsibility in Public Procurement (Sustainable Public Procurement)

The Government wants the public sector to lead the way as a responsible consumer and demand environmentally sound products and services which have been manufactured in accordance with high ethical and social standards. To this end, the Government

Report No. 34 to the Storting (2006-2007) - Norwegian climate policy

Summary in English