EEA and Norway Grants
Gunnar H. Garðarsson is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in public communication, media management, and political advisory roles. Currently serving as a Communications Officer at EEA and Norway Grants since September 2023, Gunnar has previously held significant positions including Head of Communications at Ríkislögreglustjóri, Political Advisor and Project Manager at Alþingi, and Communications Officer at the EFTA Surveillance Authority. Additional experience includes freelance media and communications consultancy, Digital Communications Manager at Visit Reykjanes, and Project Manager for the Social Democratic Alliance during parliamentary elections. Educational credentials include two Master's degrees in Strategic Communication and Public Relations from the University of Stirling and Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Háskóli Íslands.
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EEA and Norway Grants
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway help reduce economic and social disparities in Europe and strengthen cooperation with 15 EU member states. The EEA and Norway Grants are linked to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), making Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway partners in the internal market with the 27 EU member states. The EEA countries share common values and responsibility with other European countries to promote equality of opportunity, tolerance, security, environmental sustainability, and a decent living standard. Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein have allocated €2.8 billion 2014-2021 in the 2014-2021 funding period to fund projects that work towards a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.