International cultural engagement
The Government attaches great importance to helping Norwegian artists, writers, architects, designers, musicians and other practitioners of the creative arts to gain a foothold on the international stage. The Government also seeks to strengthen the cultural sector in developing countries through multilateral cooperation and bilateral projects.
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 cultural sector in developing countries
Norwegian aid to the cultural sector in developing countries aims to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights. A free and independent cultural sector has an important part to play in ensuring respect for, and observance of, fundamental human fights, and helps to promote employment, growth, dialogue and free debate.
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- Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening event – Bodø 2024, European Capital of Culture Speech/statement 03/02/2024
- Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair News story 29/01/2024
- The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse Press release 07/12/2023
- Greeetings to Bergen international literary festival Speech/statement 09/02/2022
- Intensifying efforts to promote Norwegian culture abroad Press release 25/11/2021
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Section for Culture and Creative Businesses
E-mail: Seksjon.for.kultur.og.kreative.naeringer@mfa.no
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