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Steady as she goes

The Government`s strategy for environmentally friendly growth

The Government’s vision: Norway will be a world leading maritime nation. Norwegian maritime industry will supply the most innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for the future.

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006 (PDF) (3MB)

Invitation to tender: Scheduled air services in Norway - 1 January 2008 – 31 March 2009

The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites tenders to an open tender procedure for regional scheduled air services on the routes Andenes - Bodø v.v. and Andenes - Tromsø v.v. during the period 1 January 2008 to 31 March 2009. The deadline

Information and communication technology in the Norwegian Armed Forces

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence here presents "Policy for military adaption and use of information and communication technology in the Norwegian armed forces".

Acts and Regulations

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) hold the managing responsibility according to the Energy Act and the Water Resources Act. Furthermore NVE is assisting the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy managing the Industrial Licensing

Regulations to the implementation of control of the export of strategic goods, services and technology

Laid down by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 4 July 2007 pursuant to the Act of 18 December 1987 No. 93 relating to control of the export of strategic goods, services, technology, etc., cf. Royal Decree of 18 December 1987 No. 967 on delegation

Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry

The Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs presented the Government's Strategy for a competitive Norwegian aquaculture industry at the aquaculture exhibition in Trondheim on the 14 th August 2007.

A new regional policy - for different regions. Globalization changes the conditions for regional growth

In 2005 the Government presented a White Paper on regional policy to Parliament (Storting) in which the Government presents its regional policy objectives, assessments, and measures to achieve the goals.

The Government's China strategy

The Norwegian Government's new China strategy was presented by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre on 14.08.2007.

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector is a joint effort with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Facts 2007 provides a general overview of all relevant information regarding the Norwegian continental shelf.

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions

Guide to gender equality assessment and discussion in ministry budget propositions(pdf 422 kb)

General information about the Kingdom of Norway and the Norwegian Economy 2007

This is an annual report by the Ministry of Finance containing general information about the Kingdom of Norway and the Norwegian economy 2007.

Environmental and Social Responsibility in Public Procurement (Sustainable Public Procurement)

The Government wants the public sector to lead the way as a responsible consumer and demand environmentally sound products and services which have been manufactured in accordance with high ethical and social standards. To this end, the Government

Report No. 34 to the Storting (2006-2007) - Norwegian climate policy

Summary in English

Storing CO2 under the North Sea Basin

A key solution for combating climate change

This report represents the first deliverable of the North Sea Basin Task Force, which Norway and the UK established in November 2005 to work together on issues surrounding the transport and storage of CO2 beneath the North Sea. The North Sea

Regulations on the Allocation of Railway Infrastructure Capacity and the Levying of Charges for the Use of the National Railway Network (Allocation Regulations)

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Regulations on Compulsory Abstinence from Alcohol etc., for Personnel performing Tasks related to Safety on Railways, including Tramways, Underground Railways and Suburban Railways etc. (Abstinence Regulations)

(This translation is for information purposes only) Laid down by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 16 October 2006 pursuant to Act No. 100 of 11 June 1993 on the Establishment and Operation of Railways, including Tramways, Underground

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Regulations on the Obligation to Notify and Report Railway Accidents and Railway Incidents (Notification and Reporting Regulations)

(This translation is for information purposes only) Laid down the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 31 March 2006 in pursuance of the Act on Notification, Reporting and Investigation of Railway Accidents and Railway Incidents etc. (Railway

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Regulations on Public Investigations of Railway Accidents and Serious Railway Incidents etc. (Railway Investigation Regulations)

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Act on Notification, Reporting and Investigation of Railway Accidents and Railway Incidents etc. (Railway Investigation Act)

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