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Empowering Rural Women’s Groups with Skills, Knowledge and Positive attitudes: Amuru Ribbe Ber Integrated Farmers- a success story

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:31:36 GMT

On July 22nd 2010, the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala was invited to the Launch of a maize milling machine in Amuru District, Northern Uganda, belonging to the Amuru Ribbe Ber Integrated Farmers Association. The launch was marked by dancing, singing and quite a few speeches as is the case in many parts of Uganda when marking a significant event in a community.

Norwegian Business Centre set up in Kampala

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:53:26 GMT

Norwegian Business Centre opened its doors in May this year. This is the result of an initiative from The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) to set up an office for Norwegian start-up enterprises in Uganda. Norad and NHO have covered the initial cost, but the companies will be covering the operational cost from 2011. The initiative is closely linked to NHOs private sector program that ...

Norway condemns terrorist actions in Uganda

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:31:06 GMT

Norway condemns the terrorist actions in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where at least 74 innocent people were killed and many others injured on Sunday evening. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “We strongly condemn such terrorist actions.”

Oil for Development in Uganda

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:12:48 GMT

The new phase of the Ugandan – Norwegian cooperation program for the petroleum sector was finalized 10th March 2010, following the first annual meeting under this programme. Uganda and Norway started their partnership in the Energy Sector back in 1995.

Nye visumregler for Burundi

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:17:53 GMT

F.o.m. januar 2010 må ALLE reisende til Burundi søke om visum før ankomst til landet.

The energy sector in Uganda

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:22:43 GMT

Energy balance Of the energy generated in Uganda, traditionally 93 per cent has come from fuel wood, 6 per cent from imported petroleum and 1 per cent from electricity. 6-7 per cent of households are electrified. The corresponding number for rural households is 1-2 per cent. Power crisis There is an acute shortage of power supply in Uganda. The growing demand for electricity and the lack of pub...

CSR Uganda Country Note

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:24:22 GMT

The Embassy has developed a CSR country note on Uganda. The note includes CSR in the Uganda context as well as contact information to relevant networks, organisations and advisors.

Ambassaden i Kampala har borgerlig vigselsrett.

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:37:42 GMT

Betingelsene for å gifte seg ved en norsk utenriksstasjon er de samme som gjelder for inngåelse av ekteskap i Norge. Det er imidlertid en betingelse at minst en av brudefolkene må være norsk statsborger og at ingen av dem er borger av den stat der ambassaden befinner seg.

Business

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:49:55 GMT

A number of organisations can provide useful information if you are considering exporting to the Norwegian market or establishing a business in Norway.

Fjords and mountains

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:16:46 GMT

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

Let there be northern lights

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:15:34 GMT

The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.

The Land of the Midnight Sun

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:11:39 GMT

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.

Powered by nature

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:09:43 GMT

Videos from Norway

Seasons and climate

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:07:32 GMT

Because of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a friendlier climate than the latitude indicates.

Contact us

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:27:06 GMT

Contact the Embassy

Royal Norwegian Embassy Section in Bujumbura

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:24:58 GMT

The Norwegian Embassy Section in Bujumbura, Burundi was established in May 2007 for the purpose of strengthening the Norwegian government’s commitment to assist peace building efforts in Burundi. Below you will find information regarding the Embassy Section's main areas of responsibility, staff and contact.

Reiseforsikring

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:27:01 GMT

Behandlingsreiser, sykdom, ulykker og dødsfall i utlandet.

Facts & Figures

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:47:10 GMT

Norway is a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe with a population of 4.8 million inhabitants.

The Regions

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Norway is a long and mostly narrow country, with great variations between its regions. The most spectacular fjords are in the west, the clearest traces of medieval times are to be found in central Norway, while the midnight sun is in the north.