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Division of responsibility and coordination

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation has overriding responsibility for coordinating Sami matters.

Guidelines for the Differentiated Sami Primary and Lower Secondary Teacher Education Programmes

The Guidelines supplement the Regulations and are to provide the policy for the institutions’ programme descriptions.

In Need of a Better Framework for Success

An evaluation of the Norwegian participation in the EU 6th Framework Programme (2003-2006) and the first part of the EU 7th Framework Programme (2007-2008).

Regulations of 15 October 2009 on the Entry of Foreign Nationals Into the Kingdom of Norway and Their Stay in the Realm (Immigration Regulations)

Read the Immigration Regulations (pdf)

International Migration 2008-2009

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. The recent report for Norway covers 2008 and

International Migration 2008-2009

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. The recent report for Norway covers 2008 and

Reports on active management of the Government Pension Fund Global

Four reports that have been received in connection with the work of evaluating active management.

Melting snow and ice. A call for action

Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and former vice president Al Gore presented the report "Melting snow and ice. A call for action" at the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 14 December.

Incentive schemes for attracting new electricity generation

The report in pdf

Haven´t I got a say?

You can download the brochure HAVEN´T I GOT A SAY? here (PDF)

architecture.now

The Government wants to promote architecture. There is a need for a new, comprehensive architectural policy. Buildings, cities and population centres are facing new challenges from climate change, growth and transformation.

Children when parents move apart

You can download the brochure CHILDREN WHEN PARENTS MOVE APART here (PDF)

2009 Article IV Consultation

IMF Executive Board concluded its 2009 Article IV Consultation with Norway on 23 November 2009. Press release Report

2009 Article IV Consultation

Recommendation of February 16, 2009, on the exclusion of the company Norilsk Nickel

The company is recommended for exclusion due to an unacceptable risk of contributing to severe environmental damage. Please find the recommendation here.

The public art 26.02.2008

By the Norwegian artist Dyveke Sannes. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault 26.02.2008 26.02.2008

Scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms

On September 17, 2009, the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications published a tender for scheduled regional air services in Finnmark and North-Troms. Airlines in all EEA-countries are invited to bid for the tender.

Scheduled air services (helicopter) between Værøy and Bodø

On June 5, 2008 the Ministry of Transport and Communications published a tender for scheduled air services (Helicopter) on the route Værøy - Bodø during the period August 1,2008 to July 31, 2011. All EEA air carriers are invited to tender.

Scheduled regional air services - 19 route areas are put out to tender

On October 2, 2008 the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited all EEA air carriers to tender on scheduled regional air services within Norway, for the period 1 April 2009 - 31 March 2012. The deadline for submitting tenders is 3 November

Central Government Communication Policy

The communication policy encompasses the central objectives and principles for the government’s communication with citizens, businesses, non-governmental organizations and other public agencies.