Letter of dispatch

In a cabinet meeting held on 8 December 2006, the Norwegian government appointed a commission to study how Norwegian policies affect development in poor countries. The Commission hereby presents its proposals of how Norwegian policies can contribute to economic growth and social development in poor countries. In this context Norwegian policies also comprise framework conditions for private enterprises and Norwegian initiatives and positions in international fora in which Norway participates. The Commission hereby presents its report and regards its work to be complete.

Oslo, 9 September 2008