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An english summary of the white paper on long-tem perspectives for the Norwegian economy

On 9 January 2009 the Government presented a report to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) on long term perspectives for the Norwegian economy.

Norwegian National Action Plan on Alcohol and Drugs

This Action Plan lays out the Government’s areas of priority in the field of alcohol and drug problems.

Afghanistan – humanitarian report for 2008

Norway’s substantial political and economic efforts in the fields of humanitarian coordination produced good results in 2008 - even if the security situation deteriorated.

Report No. 15 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Interests, Responsibilities and Opportunities

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Recommendation of November 14, 2008, on exclusion of the company Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd.

The Chinese company Dongfeng Motor Group was excluded because it supplies military trucks to the Burmese government. The recommendation of the Council on Ethics is available here.

Action Plan to reduce the administrative costs for businesses

The Action Plan "Creating time for innovation and production" gives an overview of the Government's simplification work.

One year later 26.02.2009

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The public consultation on the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion

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Gardermoen 08.02.2008

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Drawing - Svalbard Global Seed Vault

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National Strategic Plan for Work and Mental Health

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Report No. 14 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Internationalisation of Education in Norway

Report No. 13 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Climate, Conflict and Capital

Norwegian development policy adapting to change

Report No. 13 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

Recommendation on the exclusion of the company Barrick Gold

In accordance with the Ethical Guidelines, point 4.4, the Council has reached the conclusion that there are grounds for recommending that Barrick Gold be excluded from the Government Pension Fund - Global’s investment possibilities, due to an

Recommendation on the exclusion of the company Textron Inc.

The company Textron Inc. produces weapons which, according to the definition of the convention, must be considered cluster munitions. The Council on Ethics therefore recommends that Textron Inc. is excluded from the investment universe of the

Corporate social responsibility in a global economy (abridged version)

Abridged version of Report No. 10 (2008-2009) to the Storting

In its white paper on corporate social responsibility in a global economy, the Government outlines how it intends to address this issue. This document provides a brief overview of the white paper. We hope that it will provide useful information and

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.

Report No. 10 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Corporate social responsibility in a global economy

Report No. 10 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting