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Recommendation to reverse the exclusion of DRD Gold

According to point 4.6 of the Ethical Guidelines, the Council ”shall review on a regular basis whether the reasons for exclusion still apply and may against the background of new information recommend that the Ministry of Finance reverse a decision

An Illustrated Guide Inside the Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance has its offices in the old government building situated in Akersgata 40 in the capitol of Norway, Oslo.

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands 2009

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the exchange of information relating to taxes.

Agreement Norway - Bermuda

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Bermuda as authorised by the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the exchange of information with respect to taxes.

Report No. 20 to the Storting (2008-2009) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2008

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.

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

Key Figures 2009: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Council on Ethics’ assessment on investments in Israel Electric Corporation

We hereby refer to the letter from the Ministry of Finance, dated March 3, 2008, requesting an assessment of whether investments made by the Government Pension Fund - Global in Israel Electric Corporation (“IEC”) may constitute a breach of the fund’

Report No. 2 (2007-2008) to the Storting -

Norway is a diverse industrial society with a free market economy and generally low trade barriers. A significant share of the Norwegian economy consists of service industries, including wholesale and retail trade, banking, insurance, engineering,

Report No. 16 to the Storting (2007-2008) - On the Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2007

IHA Sustainability Protocol Audit Assessment of Dahuashui Hydropower Project

Draft report

Under agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, NVE has been asked by the Ministry of Finance to make an assessment and audit of the sustainability of the Dahuashui Hydropower Project in China according to the International Hydropower

Key Figures 2008: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Recommendation on the exclusion of the company Serco Group Plc.

The company is recommended for exclusion because of its involvement in the production of nuclear weapons.

Recommendation - New assessment of the company Rheinmetall AG

New information which has been brought to the attention of the Coucil has lead to the conclusion that the grounds for excluding Rheinmetall AG are no longer valid, and a new recommendation was issued with regard to this.

Recommendation on exclusion of the companies Rheinmetall AG and Hanwha Corp.

The companies were recommended for exclusion because of their involvement in production of cluster munitions.

Recommendation on exclusion of the company GenCorp Inc.

The company is excluded because of its production of key components for nuclear weapons.

Recommendation - Vedanta Resources Plc.

At a meeting on 2 October 2006 the Council on Ethics for the Government Pension Fund - Global decided to assess whether the investments in the company Vedanta Resources Plc. may imply a risk of the Fund contributing to unethical acts under the