NORWEGIAN FOREIGN SERVICE Our cooperation with Norwegian business end industry to promote our economic interests abroad

”To promote Norwegian economic interests abroad is one of the most important objects of the Foreign service” (Foreign Service Regulations)

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MFA will: Support further internationalisation of Norwegian industry and business Promote Norwegian industry and business abroad Promote the reputation of Norway as a modern society

MFA and the missions abroad assist and provide Norwegian industry and business with: Information Contacts Access Events and arrangements

The Economic and commercial section is contact point, center for advice on how to use the foreign service to Norwegian businesses and how to cooperate with business to our missions abroad

Research and Science

Why a White paper on CSR? Increase engagement and knowledge Formulate expectations towards Norwegian companies Clarify roles and responsibilities Highlight challenges and dilemmas in developing countries

What is CSR? Integrating social and environmental concerns in business operations Voluntary – beyond laws and regulations Human rights, decent work, environment and anti-corruption