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Department of Cultural Heritage

The Department of Cultural Heritage is responsible for language policy, literature, archives, libraries, visual art, cultural buildings, museums, intangible cultural heritage, the war graves service and Sami affairs. The Department also oversees the

Director General Steinar Lien

Department of Civil Society and Sports

The department is responsible for state sports policy and generally for coordinating and harmonising the state’s relations with the voluntary sector. The department administers the surplus generated by Norsk Tipping for sports purposes, socially

Director General Lars Audun Granly

International cultural engagement

The primary objective of the Government's efforts to promote Norwegian culture internationally is to help Norwegian artists to gain access to key arenas abroad and thus reach a wider audience.

The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

PETROCENTER

The Petroleum research centers (PETROCENTER) are established to solve defined challenges for the utilization of petroleum resources. The centers work with challenges of great national importance and receive public funding for a maximum period of

Democracy and the rule of law

There are more people living in democracies based on universal suffrage and periodic elections today than ever before. At the same time, the quality and sustainability of democracy is being eroded in countries all over the world, including in Europe

Why demolish the Y-Block?

When the government decided on the main concept for the new Government Building Complex in 2014, they also decided that the High-Rise Block would be preserved, but that the Y-Block would be demolished. The decision that the Y-Block must be

International cooperation; crucial to Norway’s security, economy and prosperity

The rules-based international order is crucial to seek solutions to common challenges.  Multilateral institutions like the UN have played a key role in developing the rules-based international system of cooperation between states. A key goal for

Administrative staff

Agreement Norway - Botswana

Agreement Norway - USA

Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the Government of the United States of America to Improve International Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA.

International forest policy

Norway is working for a close and committed international cooperation to address transboundary forest policy challenges, and to ensure sustainable management of forests worldwide.

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

European cooperation

EEA Grants The EEA Grants are Norway’s, Iceland’s and Liechtenstein’s contribution towards reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Funding is provided to 15 beneficiary states in Central and Southern Europe within a variety of different

Nordic cooperation

The Nordic Council of Ministers is the key platform for Nordic cultural cooperation. Culture and the arts are the very cornerstones of the Nordic community.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive

Joint Strike Missile (JSM) - A Considerably Strengthened Norwegian Threshold Against War and Conflict

Friday the 23rd of May 2014 the Norwegian Government presented a bill to Parliament where it proposes to invest nearly NOK 3.7 billion (USD 622 million) in the third and final phase of development of the Joint Strike Missile. The JSM has been in