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The Strategy for Innovation an Good Governance at Local Level

Adopted in March 2008, the Strategy is a practical instrument which can be used to generate synergies between all stakeholders, be they local, regional, national or European, by working together with common instruments for improving the quality of

Meld. St. 18 (2016–2017) - Urban sustainability and rural strength – in brief

Meld. St. 18 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Act on an infrastructure for geographical information (Spatial Data Act)

The Act shall promote good and efficient access to public geographical information (spatial data) for public and private purposes.

Meld. St. 23 (2012-2013) - Digital Agenda for Norway

Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Public Participation in Planning

How to Facilitate Increased Public Participation and Influence in Municipal and Regional Plannning pursuant to the Planning and Building Act.

Network of public spaces - an idea handbook

The idea handbook is meant to inspire municipalities and others to develop networks of good urban public spaces. Urban public space networks are the infrastructure of streets, squares, parks, watercourses and pedestrian and bicycle connections.

Environmental Action Plan for the housing and construction sector, 2005-2008

The Norwegian Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development presents here its new Environmental Action Plan for the housing and construction sector.

The Election Act

Act No. 57 of 28 June 2002 relating to parliamentary and local government elections.

Read act at lovdata.no

On rural regional policy

Report No. 13 to the Storting (2012-2013). Summary.

English summary of the Norwegian Government’s white paper to the Parliament on rural and regional policy: Meld. St. 13 (2012-2013) Ta heile Noreg i bruk.

The Planning and Building Act

Act of 14 June 1985 No. 77, with amendments in force 1 April 2005 (04.04.2005)

Local Government Act

Local Government ActUpdated with all amendments enacted up to 7 January 2005.

Reduced Recidivism to Crime

National strategy for coordinated reintegration after served sentences 2017-2021

The City as a resource

The report "The City as a resource" is giving an overview of the experiences with the programme Cities of the future 2008-2014.

Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet

Norway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

New action plan against antisemitism

Today, the Norwegian Government presented a new action plan to combat antisemitism. ‘Norway is to be a safe place for Jews. We stand united with our Jewish community,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian businesses and organisations donating digital equipment to Ukraine

“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is essential for temporarily dispaced citizens in Norway and for people still in Ukraine. I am therefore very pleased that Norwegian businesses and organisations are donating

The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian

The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness

The Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today

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