"As one of the richest countries in the world, it is imperative that Norway thake responsibility for contributing to creating a health workforce policy that is based on solidarity with poor countries. In Proposition no.1 (2006-2007) to the Norwegian Parliament, the Government committed itself to stem the flow of qualified health workers from poor countries. The Ministry of Health and Care Services assigned the Directorate for Health and Social Affairs to outline the central features and components of such a policy." (excerpt from document).