Norway in South Africa and the Region

Cultural ties with other countries are important for Norwegian and South African cultural policy and for the development of our multi-cultural society. Cultural encounters can counteract stereotyped images of other cultures, prevent the development of prejudice and xenophobia, and foster awareness and knowledge. Culture is an essential part of the cooperation between Norway and South Africa.... Read more

Collaboration in research and higher education between Norway and South Africa dates back to mid 1990s. The major parts of the collaboration is presently formalized in two separate program agreements. One promoting research partnerships and cooperation, and the other supporting reform and development of the higher education sector in South Africa. The objective of the higher education program i... Read more

South Africa and Norway have a long history on cooperation within the fields of Human Rights and Peace and Security both in South Africa and in the region. The governments of South Africa and Norway held their first annual bilateral Human Rights talks in April 2010, and will continue the work towards establishing common ground and areas of cooperation both bilaterally and internationally. Read more

Norway has had a long cooperation with South Africa in the areas of environmental protection and energy. Both the Environmental Cooperation Program and the Energy Cooperation Program have involved close cooperation between institutions in Norway and South Africa. Read more