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Circulars

Circulars are information from the ministry to affected parties about interpretations of laws and regulations. This is an overview of circulars from the Ministries.

Lotteries and gaming

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has the overarching responsibility for the administration of gaming and lotteries in Norway, with the exception of horse racing and horse trotting. The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority is the specialist

Welfare schemes to prevent poverty in Norway

The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion has the overall responsibility for coordinating the government’s efforts against poverty and for improving the living conditions of those who are struggling financially or with other social conditions.

Department of Adminstrative Affairs

The overall objective of the Department of Adminstrative Affairs is to ensure the efficient operation and administration of the Ministry and the coordination of cross-sectoral research and development.

Social dumping

Increased labour immigration has led to problems with social dumping in some industries. Social dumping is deemed to be present both if foreign employees are subject to breaches of health, safety and working environment regulations and if they are

Recommendation of April 11, 2005 on exclusion from the Government Petroleum Fund’s Investment Universe of the Company Kerr-McGee Corporation

Recommendation of April 11, 2005 on exclusion from the Government Petroleum Fund’s Investment Universe of the Company Kerr-McGee Corporation Recommendation of April 11, 2005 on exclusion from the Government Petroleum Fund’s Investment Universe of

Recommendation of 14 November, 2005, concerning whether investments in Total, due to the company’s operations in Burma, are contrary to the Petroleum Fund’s ethical guidelines

Recommendation concerning whether investments in Total, due to the company’s operations in Burma, are contrary to the Petroleum Fund’s ethical guidelines. Made public: 5 January 2006 Open as pdf

Women, Peace and Security - Norway's strategic plan 2011-13

This new strategic plan on women, peace and security is intended to put us in a better position to enhance women’s influence and participation and strengthen the protection of women during armed conflicts. It provides a framework for ensuring that

International migration 2009-2010

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI.

United against human trafficking

Human trafficking is a form of transnational organised crime and a serious violation of fundamental human rights. The fight against human trafficking is the joint responsibility of the global community.

Act no. 0101 of 11 June 1993 relating to Aviation (Aviation Act)

Requirements specification for PKI in the public sector

This document is a general, functional requirements specification for the self-declaration and procurement of a PKI based eID to be utilised in connection with electronic communication with and within the public sector in Norway.

Survey of the trade flow in the fisheries sector in Asia

A report made by Friends of the Earth Norway and WWF Norway. Commissioned by the Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry

Strategy for an Environmentally Sustainable Norwegian Aquaculture Industry

The Nature Experience and Mental Health

Report of the "Outdoor Life and Mental Health" Nordic Project

Download report extract in english (pdf) T-1474 E / 2010 ISBN 978-82-457-0439-6 (An extract of the comlete original report entitled Naturopplevelse, friluftsliv og vår psykiske helse ("The Nature Experience and Mental Health"), Published June 2009.)

Regulations 6 October 2008 on general application of wage agreement for construction sites in Norway

Established by the Tariff Board under the provision of Act 4 June 1993 No 58 relating to General Application of Wage Agreements etc. § 3 Chapt. I. Introductory provisions § 1. The basis of general application These regulations are established on the

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

Recommondation of August 26, 2008, on exclusion of the comany Textron Inc.

The company is recommended for exclusion because of production of cluster muitions. Please find the recommendation here.

Public Health Report

Good health - a common responsibility Meld. St. 34 (2012-2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary

International migration 2012-2013 – Norway

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report “International Migration 2012-2013 - IMO report for Norway” is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.