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Indigenous peoples’ rights

Promoting the rights of indigenous peoples internationally is an important part of Norway’s human rights policy.

What is Norway’s export control system?

The export control system is intended to ensure that defence-related products, technology and services are only exported from Norway in accordance with Norwegian security and defence policy, and that exports of dual-use items do not contribute to

How to promote public health and living conditions in Sámi areas?

The Ministry of Health and Care Services and the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development will present a white paper in 2024 with Sámi public health and living conditions in Sámi areas as its theme.

Bioenergy

Increased production and use of bioenergy is a high priority in Norway. Bioenergy is recovered from several types of biomass - among them forest-generated raw materials.

Tax Treaty

Tax Treaty with former British colonies The Tax Treaty between the Kingdom of Norway and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed 2 May 1951 was by exchange of diplomatic notes 18 May 1955 extended to include several British

Whaling

As a part of old traditions in Norway, hunting for minke whale is being done in Norwegian waters. After a five year break, whaling started up again in 1993. In Norway, whale hunting has always been done in combination with traditional fisheries.

Mandate for the Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods

The Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods will advise on topics relevant to the Ministry’s work on macroeconomic issues, and strengthen the Ministry’s contact with academic institutions.

Members of the Ministry of Finance’s advisory panel on macroeconomic models and methods

Professor Steinar Holden, University of Oslo (chair) Professor Torben Andersen, Aarhus University Executive Director Ida Wolden Bache, Norges Bank Professor Hilde Bjørnland, Norwegian Business School Senior Researcher Brita Bye, Statistics Norway

Agreement Norway - Macao/China

Agreement Norway - Guernsey for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

The financing of the local government sector

Municipalities and counties are independent, popularly elected administrative levels serving as service providers, community developers, authorities and democratic arenas for the inhabitants. Municipalities have a wide-ranging set of

Norway’s efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media

Freedom of expression is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy where all members of society have access to information and can participate in social and political life. Freedom of expression is also an enabler of other human rights, such as

Agreement Norway - Guernsey for profits of associated enterprises

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey on the access to mutual agreement procedures in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises The Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey

Workers’ rights and the right to decent work

Full employment and decent work are an integral part of the UN sustainability agenda. Norway will help to ensure decent work and promote fundamental, universal workers’ rights, job creation and employment, social protection and tripartite dialogue.

Gender and sexual diversity

Everyone is entitled to the universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive development towards inclusion and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

Child maintenance

Parents have a duty to pay for their children irrespective of whether or not they live with them.

Agreement Norway - Guernsey

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of

Information on the child

All parents will regularly be in contact with public bodies and need to obtain information on the child. The individual parent's right to information will depend on who has parental responsibility for the child.

Parental benefit

Parental benefit is intended to ensure that the parents have an income during parental leave in connection with a birth or adoption. The right to parental benefit is accrued by the parents working.

National Transport Plan 2022–2033

The National Transport Plan 2022-2033 was submitted to the Storting in March 2021. The plan presents policies and priorities within an economic frame for a twelve year period and provides perspectives towards 2050.