In the budget proposal for 2005, the Government proposes increasing development assistance by NOK 1.6 billion (approx. £134m), which is the largest increase ever. It is proposed that a total of NOK 16.6 billion (approx. £1.4b) be allocated for development assistance in 2005. + More

Additional NOK 1 billion for relief work in Asia. The Government will propose to the Storting that an additional NOK 1 billion be granted for relief work following the tsunami disaster in South East Asia. These will be additional funds and will not affect other parts of the international development budget or the budget of other ministries. + More