Selected thematic areas In this section you will find selected thematic areas in Norwegian development cooperation. Print Share Share Tweet Tweet E-mail Climate Change and Environment Climate change and the environment are main focus areas of Norwegian development policy. Democracy and Good Governance Good governance and the fight against corruption is a main area of priority in Norwegian aid and development policy. Education Education is a fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights. Energy Access to clean and affordable energy is a necessity for ending poverty. Global health Between 2000 and 2010, a number of severe trends in global health were halted and even reversed. Most of this progress has been achieved through stronger political commitments and increased health investments. Higher education and research All countries need academic institutions and capacity to educate their own workforce. Research contributes with new knowledge and practices. Macroeconomics and public administration Improved access to financial resources through development assistance is important, but it is not enough. Oil for Development The aim of the OfD programme is to reduce poverty by promoting economically, environmentally and socially responsible management of petroleum resources.
