1. Preparing the grounds for democracy
IFLA in the Storting, 10 August 2005
Inger Lorange Figved

2. A well informed public makes better use of its democratic rights
Member of Parliament makes better decisions
parliament staff gives better support to its members

3. Cst. Article 84
The Storting shall meet in open session, and its proceedings shall be published in print, except in those cases when a majority decides to the contrary.

4. Objectives Obtain information needed for the work of the Storting
Prepare and keep records of the Storting’s activities in an appropriate and efficient way
Provide internal and external information on the activities of the national assembly and its administration

5. Ground principles of information
To give people
correct information
at the right time
and in the form and quantity
that meets their needs and purpose

6. Cst. Article 100
….. Everyone shall be free to speak his mind frankly on the administration of the State and on any other subject whatsoever.

7. Freedom of Information Act Article 2
The case documents of the public administration are public insofar as no exception is made by or pursuant to statute. …
Notwithstanding that a document may be exempted from public disclosure pursuant to the provisions of this Act, the administrative agency shall consider whether the document should nevertheless wholly or partly be made public.

8. Information guidelines 2001
The Storting Administration shall provide external information on the activities of the Storting according to the principles of democracy and openness,
and shall thus provice a basis for raising public awareness and encouraging participation in the democratic process.

9. Information guidelines
The Administrations’s internal information activities shall provide adequate support for the work of the Storting, enhance morale and increase productivity.
High-quality information within the organization is an essential basis for maintaining a high standard of external information activities and services.

10. External information School services* www.stortinget.no
Seminars for mediators
The Storting Information Corner
The MiniTing*
* Young people, coming voters

11. The Media The Press Club
New strategy – broadcasting to give people an objective picture of the Storting
as opposed to the media’s picture of ”chaos and conflict”
will put a positive pressure on the MPs?

12. Make new friends! Make new friends But keep the old - One is silver
And the other gold! ♫☺