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01/11/2007 :: Can design save lives? A new Norwegian mask and a vest are both designed to protect mine clearers. Now, the equipment is nominated to one of the world’s most renowned design awards Index:Award 2007. + More

In 2002 Norway celebrated half a century of development co-operation. In the course of these 50 years we have been a prime mover in international development co-operation. Today Norway is a major donor, not only in terms of its substantial ... + More

21/09/2006 :: The UN has established that more than 50 per cent of the approximately 100 million children who do not attend school are affected by war and conflict. The Norwegian governments is contributing NOK 100 million (EUR 12 million) to Save the Children so that these children can also receive schooling. + More

03/07/2006 :: Norway has, with support from the other Nordic countries, taken the initiative to establish an international commission to strengthen the user and property rights of the poor. One of its goals is to raise international awareness about this issue. The commission recently held its second meeting. + More