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Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (G.S.S.O) is a Norwegian Government Agency located in the centre of Oslo. It has approximately 750 employees and an annual budget of 624 million Norwegian kroner. G.S.S.O reports to the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform. The main purpose of G.S.S.O is to provide synergy for the ministries with cost-effective and reliable shared services. These include cleaning, security, switchboard and postal services, as well as running computer systems and handling government publications. One department of G.S.S.O works solely with government procurements, and G.S.S.O also has a department that offers accounting services. Some of the tasks of the agency are carried out by private contractors. G.S.S.O is responsible for optimizing and developing its own and others'​ services. As such, the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform utilizes G.S.S.O as a means of improving the way the national government works. Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation was established in 1979. In the early years, its main objective was to provide centralized services for the ministries. Throughout the 1990s, G.S.S.O has been used extensively as a tool for the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform to reach its goals.

This health investor network aims to consolidate the best health-focused deals from across Norway into one easy to use investor platform and present those companies to relevant, health focused investors. The ambition being to help investors and companies focused on health find each other and develop meaningful relationships. We provide a professional platform for companies to present themselves, and an arena for investors to get to know companies and assess opportunities before committing anything. Ultimately, the network hopes to catalyse investment into the sector and make a positive contribution towards getting life-saving products to the patients who need them, while securing positive gains for key stakeholders along the way. We welcome investors from all over, so please visit our website to find out more and join this exciting initiative: http://www.healthinvestornetwork.com

The Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research (NIBR) is a social science research institution. As per January 1, 2016 the institute became a part of OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University (formerly the Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences). Our core competence lies in place and governance studies, nationally and internationally, in selected policy areas. By combining cutting edge expertise across disciplinary borders, we produce integrated and robust analysis with great emphasis on relevance for our clients.

The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs [NUPI] is a leading centre for research on international issues in areas of particular relevance to Norwegian foreign policy. We communicate research-based insights to the Norwegian public as well as to wider international audiences, and are committed to excellence, relevance and credibility in all our work. NUPI has three main pillars of research and expertise: security and risk, growth and development, and international order and governance. The Security and Risk pillar covers traditional security and defence policy and peace operations, as well as other aspects of risk in Norwegian foreign policy related to greater investment, travel and presence abroad. Growth and development focuses on the emerging powers, international economics and developmental issues. Order and governance covers the multilateral system, regional organizations and how diplomacy as an institution works and evolves. At NUPI we undertake basic as well as applied research and advisory services, always striving for sound, theory-informed foundations in our work. A central principle is interdisciplinary collaboration, within the institute and with other institutions in Norway and abroad. We aim to be relevant both for professionals in international politics and for the general public in Norway. NUPI’s researchers participate actively in the public debate in their fields of expertise and make frequent appearances in the media. NUPI was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1959. The institute is a state body under the Ministry of Education and Research, but operates independently as a non-political institution in all its professional activities. Main sources of funding for research at NUPI are the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. Support also comes from private companies and international funding sources, such as the EU. NUPI’s Director is Ulf Sverdrup.

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) is a driving force in improving the health, quality of life and legal protection of the population. National and international research and health surveillance collaboration gives valuable insight into factors that affect public health and how it can be improved. petri The NIPH also collaborates with the WHO, EU, EEA, sister institutions, universities, organisations and health authorities in low- and middle-income countries on global health issues. The NIPH is placed directly under the Ministry of Health and Care Services, alongside the Norwegian Directorate of Health, the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision and the Norwegian Medicines Agency.

The authority is a government body subordinated to the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Environment. The Norwegian Maritime Authority has jurisdiction over ships registered in Norway and foreign ships arriving Norwegian ports. The Authority also manages the Norwegian International Ship Register-NIS and the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register-NOR (including the Shipbuilding register). Registration secures legal protection for shipowners and mortgagees.In cases concerning environmental issues that are connected to a specific ship, and the protection of the marine environment, the authority sorts under the Ministry of Environment. The Norwegian Maritime Authority also assists the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway in implementing the petroleum legislation on the Norwegian shelf. The authority is also responsible for the supervision of pleasure vessels. The Directorate is headed by Director General of Shipping and Navigation, Mr. Olav Akselsen.

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (NoMA) is responsible for ensuring that people and animals have access to safe medicines and medical devices. We also facilitate research and innovation in medical products. We are ca. 400 employees and are located at Helsfyr, Oslo.

Norwegian Offshore Elite Service provides service to the Oil&Energy/Maritime Sector in Norway. we provide service's withing Fabrication of Structures Mechanical Maintenance Fabrication of platforms Ship/ boat structure/ plate replacements Design of structure and equipment Welding and mechanical consultancy Welding Crew & Recruitment Document control Project Management Pressure testing Commissioning Heat Treatment Purchase Project administration and performance Quality control HSE management Administration of subcontractors within: Scaffolding Civil works Insulation Painting Electro and instrumentation Logistics Our company must be profitable and competitive at all times. This is crucial for future value creation. Safe and efficient operations will help us cope up with the challenges we face today and enable us to seize the opportunities that arise tomorrow. We will continuously improve our business and facilitate profitable growth.

The Norwegian Sake Association is a non-profit organization with the purpose of promoting knowledge and interest in sake in Norway and to cultivate relations between Norway and Japan.

NHH is one of the leading business schools in Scandinavia, and is students’ number one choice for a business education in Norway. Since the opening in 1936, NHH has been dedicated to preparing highly talented and motivated students for leadership challenges in a changing world. NHH offers study programmes at all levels and is renowned for its high academic standards and contributions to the international research community. NHH offers a three-year Bachelor of Science degree, a two-year Master of Science degree, and a three year Doctor of Philosophy degree. The latter two are offered to international students. Within the MSc programme international students can attend NHH through both CEMS partnership and several double degree programmes. NHH is the Norwegian member of CEMS - The Global Alliance In Management Education, and a member of the Partnership in International Management (PIM) network. NHH is accredited by EQUIS (European Quality Improvement system). Specialties Research in Economics, Finance and Business, Teaching in Economics and Business Administration, Management education, Professional Languages, Auditing and Accounting, Marketing, Strategy and Management