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National Cyber Security Strategy for Norway

This strategy is intended to address the challenges that will inevitably arise in conjunction with the rapid and far-reaching digitalisation of Norwegian society.

About the Relationship between Political Leadership and the Civil Service

The purpose of these guidelines is to raise awareness about the relationship between politics and the civil service in light of changes in the tasks and trends in society.

Immigration and Integration 2017–2018

Report for Norway to the OECD

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report 'Immigration and Integration 2017-2018 - Report for Norway to the OECD' is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the

Norway – India 2030. The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with India

India is the world’s largest democracy and a rapidly growing emerging economy. Its geopolitical role, its huge population, its long coastline and, not least, its booming economy make India an increasingly influential global player and an

NOU 2018: 16 - First things first

Prioritisation principles for municipal health and care services and publicly funded dental health services

NOU 2018: 17 - Climate risk and the Norwegian economy

Guidelines for dealing with suspected financial irregularities in the foreign service

As of 11 December 2018 (Replaces the previous guidelines of 18 March 2011).

Partner Countries in Norway’s Development Policy

Executive Summary

This is an executive summary of the Report to the Storting (white paper) "Partner Countries in Norway’s Development Policy" submitted on 15 June 2018.

Meld. St. 9 (2018–2019) - Wholesale and retail trade – when the customer is always online

Review of the consequences for Norway of ratifying the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

On 8 February 2018, the Storting (Norwegian parliament) requested the Government to review the consequences for Norway of ratifying the recently adopted Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Evaluation of the conduct of the 2017 elections

A question of trust

Report on the evaluation of the services provided by the Norwegian Directorate of Elections to the municipalities and county authorities in connection with the 2017 parliamentary elections.

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) - The Power of Culture

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

National geospatial strategy towards 2025 - Everything happens somewhere

With this strategy, the Government will continue to develop this infrastructure. This strategy is based on the fact that “everything happens somewhere”, and it shows the direction of the work ahead.

The Adoption Act

Entered into force July 1 2018.

Report on Norwegian Flag State Performance

At its 31 session in 2014 the FAO Committee on Fisheries adopted the Voluntary Guidelines on Flag State Performance as a complementary tool in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Meld. St. 4 (2018–2019) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2019–2028

Meld. St. 4 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

National Pollinator Strategy

A strategy for viable populations of wild bees and other pollinating insects

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

'Norway is to play a leading role in global humanitarian efforts both as a donor country and as a humanitarian actor. Our overall aim is to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect human dignity in humanitarian crises, in line with the

New report about how to influence voters to use their right to vote

In connection with the parliamentary elections in 2017, experiments with specific measures were carried out to increase voter participation. The purpose of the experiments was to inquire the impact of different measures to mobilize people to vote.

Meld. St. 19 (2017–2018) - Norwegian Exports of Defence-related Products in 2017, Export Control and International Non-proliferation Cooperation