The Habitat Agenda is a complex document embra cing a variety of issues under the two main themes; Adequate Shelter for All and Sustainable Human Settlements in an Urbanizing World. Thus, a detailed and comprehensive assessment of all relevant aspects would be difficult to present within the framework of national reports. In addition, when it comes to measu ring progress on the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, five years is a short period. This report therefore concentrates on some main trends in Norwegian human settlements development, and highlights the most important initiatives the Norwegian government has taken since 1996 relevan to the implementation of the Agenda. The content of the report has been discussed.
