Petrad’s services and activities are most often a part of Norway’s experience-sharing efforts, based on bilateral country programmes. For countries that do not have a bilateral programme with Norway, Petrad can also deliver services and activities directly. Petrad can provide and/or facilitate the following: Assessments and planning •Fact finding missions •Functional and training needs assessments at all levels in the petroleum sector (setting baseline) •Mapping relevant international development cooperation efforts •Formulate long-term cooperation programmes Resident coordinators and mentors: A resident coordinator and mentor will contribute to ensuring integrated learning processes, organisational development and knowledge sharing, to develop and strengthen petroleum policy and resource management in a cooperation country. Training programmes: Since 1989, Petrad has collaborated with close to 20,000 participants to develop valuable knowledge and experience for nations developing their energy resources. The Petrad Academy offers training programmes based on this accumulated experience and knowledge. Petrad offers scheduled training programmes and tailor-made programmes, along with its two flagship 8-week training programmes on “Petroleum policy and resource management” and “Petroleum development and operation”. Facilitating delegation visits: Petrad facilitates tailor-made delegation visits to Norway. Such delegation programmes may include meetings with Norwegian petroleum authorities, site visits, and meetings on education, technology and local industry development.