Act No. 97 of 1992 relative to the State Economic and District Development Fund. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Special fund Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract Under the present Act, a general development fund is set up as a para-statal entity. It shall be instrumental in funding research and other economic development measures. The Fund shall be owned by the State. The Fund shall be financed in part and guaranteed by the State. It shall be guided by a board of directors. (37 sections divided into 8 Chapters) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 1159 of 1997 relative to economic instruments of SND, counties and municipalities for the benefit of the fisheries and marine industries, and to make provision for advisory committee and cooperation between regional fisheries administrations. Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2006) Keyword: Institution, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX