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These are areas which the authorities specifically have asked the industry to get to grips with.
These are areas which the authorities specifically have asked the industry to get to grips with.
Another area where we face future challenges is petroleum activities in the Artic region.
Another area where we face future challenges is petroleum activities in the Artic region.
With the recent discoveries of oil in the region, we are rapidly approaching a time with permanent petroleum activities in these valuable and vulnerable areas.
With the recent discoveries of oil in the region, we are rapidly approaching a time with permanent petroleum activities in these valuable and vulnerable areas.
Not only are the Artic particularly valuable in an environmental context, it is also facing us with safety challenges, such as ice drift, rough climate conditions and large distances.
Not only are the Artic particularly valuable in an environmental context, it is also facing us with safety challenges, such as ice drift, rough climate conditions and large distances.
The environmental vulnerability of the area in combination with the new safety challenges, strikes at the very concept of our goal setting and risk based regulations.
The environmental vulnerability of the area in combination with the new safety challenges, strikes at the very concept of our goal setting and risk based regulations.
The immediate consequence is that the bar is raised significantly.
The immediate consequence is that the bar is raised significantly.
How the industry will step up to this challenge will be a high priority issue in the authority’s follow-up of the industry.
How the industry will step up to this challenge will be a high priority issue in the authority’s follow-up of the industry.
It should also be a high priority issue to all companies with ambitions in the Artic area.
It should also be a high priority issue to all companies with ambitions in the Artic area.
Summing up my message in brief: It is essential for being successful in this industry and that is a continuous search for better and safer solutions.
Summing up my message in brief: It is essential for being successful in this industry and that is a continuous search for better and safer solutions.
I will urge both the authorities and the industry to look at the existing standards and practice with a critical view, and to have continuous improvement as a guiding principle in their every day activity.
I will urge both the authorities and the industry to look at the existing standards and practice with a critical view, and to have continuous improvement as a guiding principle in their every day activity.
The concequences of a major accident is and will always be unacceptable.
The concequences of a major accident is and will always be unacceptable.
The main purpose with this agenda item is to get a short presentation of all the priorities and efforts the Deepwater Horizon accident has initiated on an authority level.
The main purpose with this agenda item is to get a short presentation of all the priorities and efforts the Deepwater Horizon accident has initiated on an authority level.
In Norway we have given priority to three areas:
In Norway we have given priority to three areas:
Barrier control
Barrier control
Organisation and management
Organisation and management
Barrier failure is often a causal factor in accidents and incidents.
Barrier failure is often a causal factor in accidents and incidents.
Constant challenges related to well control and integrity, hydrocarbon leaks and aging installations underline that the industry needs to pay special attention to these issues.
Constant challenges related to well control and integrity, hydrocarbon leaks and aging installations underline that the industry needs to pay special attention to these issues.
It is also a need for better understanding of the interaction between organizational, operational and technical elements in barriers.
It is also a need for better understanding of the interaction between organizational, operational and technical elements in barriers.
Managing risk assumes recognition of its existence - and understanding of what the risk consists of.
Managing risk assumes recognition of its existence - and understanding of what the risk consists of.
There is risk related to any activity managed by people, and it is important to be conscious of this risk and deal with it.
There is risk related to any activity managed by people, and it is important to be conscious of this risk and deal with it.
All efforts to prevent accidents and undesirable incidents from taking place, are about managing risk.
All efforts to prevent accidents and undesirable incidents from taking place, are about managing risk.
An important element in risk management strategies and systems, is the establishment of several layers of safety systems and safety measures and barriers.
An important element in risk management strategies and systems, is the establishment of several layers of safety systems and safety measures and barriers.
They will reduce both the probability of incidents, and limit their consequences.
They will reduce both the probability of incidents, and limit their consequences.
Thus, it is impossible to manage risk if we do not know which elements risk consists of.
Thus, it is impossible to manage risk if we do not know which elements risk consists of.
Current risk management systems and risk analysis models can be said to be fragmented.
Current risk management systems and risk analysis models can be said to be fragmented.
Different risks are not subjected to an overall assessment.
Different risks are not subjected to an overall assessment.
There is a need for more integrated management models, in order to identify potential conflicts and synergies between various measures.
There is a need for more integrated management models, in order to identify potential conflicts and synergies between various measures.
Errors can be prevented to some degree, but cannot be eliminated.
Errors can be prevented to some degree, but cannot be eliminated.
That is why safety critical systems must have the ability to discover and handle such errors.
That is why safety critical systems must have the ability to discover and handle such errors.
Finally, management and organisation at all levels of the industry must work to reduce major accident risks.
Finally, management and organisation at all levels of the industry must work to reduce major accident risks.
And ensure that this work is pursued in an integrated manner.
And ensure that this work is pursued in an integrated manner.
Experience and theory indicate that management plays a key role for major accident risk.
Experience and theory indicate that management plays a key role for major accident risk.
Initiatives and decisions taken by management define and influence conditions which are of significance for such threats.
Initiatives and decisions taken by management define and influence conditions which are of significance for such threats.
We will in 2012 focus particular attention on internal follow-up by the companies, and the overview they have of their own operations.
We will in 2012 focus particular attention on internal follow-up by the companies, and the overview they have of their own operations.
Follow-up, including of contractors, is a key tool for exercising management responsibility in this area.
Follow-up, including of contractors, is a key tool for exercising management responsibility in this area.
Much attention will also be devoted to the responsibility of drilling contractors.
Much attention will also be devoted to the responsibility of drilling contractors.
How they understand and exercise this responsibility, and how management in the companies works to reduce major accident risk.
How they understand and exercise this responsibility, and how management in the companies works to reduce major accident risk.
Now I have given my immediate reflections after the accidents, and presented the top three safety priorities in Norway.
Now I have given my immediate reflections after the accidents, and presented the top three safety priorities in Norway.
I look forward to hear more about the safety priorities in your countries.
I look forward to hear more about the safety priorities in your countries.
Action Plan against Poverty - Status 2008 and intensified efforts 2009
Handlingsplan mot fattigdom – status 2008 og styrket innsats 2009
The Government's goal of eradicating poverty requires a broad-based, long-term plan.
Dette krever en bred og langsiktig innsats.
An economic policy that facilitates high employment, stable economic growth and a sustainable welfare system.
En økonomisk politikk som legger til rette for høy sysselsetting, stabil økonomisk vekst og bærekraftige velferdsordninger
The further development of the Nordic welfare model.
Videreutvikling av den nordiske velferdsmodellen
A broad-based preventive approach.
Et bredt forebyggende perspektiv
Targeted measures against poverty.
Målrettede tiltak mot fattigdom
These are based on three objectives:
Utgangspunktet er handlingsplanens tre delmål:
Improved living conditions for the most disadvantaged groups.
Bedre levekårene for de vanskeligst stilte.
Download document Action Plan against Poverty - Status 2008 and intensified efforts 2009 (pdf)
Last ned: Handlingsplan mot fattigdom - status 2008 og styrket innsats 2009 (pdf)
Introductory remarks from the president of FATF
Åpningstale av presidenten i FATF Bjørn Skogstad Aamo
Third plenary of FATF XXIV – oslo 19 june 2013
Oslo, 19. juni 2013
This year will show progress in many areas of FATF-work.
This year will show progress in many areas of FATF-work.
The follow -up reports and the regular scrutiny of countries with serious deficiencies by the ICRG,- show that a substantial number of countries are improving their performance and implementing the FATF-standards in a more satisfactory way, said President of FATF Bjørn Skogstad Aamo.
The follow -up reports and the regular scrutiny of countries with serious deficiencies by the ICRG,- show that a substantial number of countries are improving their performance and implementing the FATF-standards in a more satisfactory way, said President of FATF Bjørn Skogstad Aamo.
Check agains delivery
Check agains delivery
The opening speeches.
The opening speeches.
In front from left: FATF Vice President Vladimir Nechaev, FATF Executive Secretary Rick McDonell, FATF President Bjørn Skogstad Aamo and Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen.
In front from left: FATF Vice President Vladimir Nechaev, FATF Executive Secretary Rick McDonell, FATF President Bjørn Skogstad Aamo and Minister of Finance Sigbjørn Johnsen.
Photo: Tor Martin Bærum/Ministry of Finance.
Photo: Tor Martin Bærum/Ministry of Finance.
I thank the Minister for his nice words of welcome.
I thank the Minister for his nice words of welcome.
It is a pleasure and an honor to welcome you all to Oslo and the third plenary of the 24th year of FATF work.
It is a pleasure and an honor to welcome you all to Oslo and the third plenary of the 24th year of FATF work.
A special welcome to the many representatives from our associate members of the FSRBs, who have travelled a long way to reach this Northern part of Europe.
A special welcome to the many representatives from our associate members of the FSRBs, who have travelled a long way to reach this Northern part of Europe.
I have visited key meetings of six of the FSRBs and Vladimir Nechaev, the Vice President visited the remaining two.
I have visited key meetings of six of the FSRBs and Vladimir Nechaev, the Vice President visited the remaining two.
We have seen a high spirit and willingness to take part in the tasks of FATF.
We have seen a high spirit and willingness to take part in the tasks of FATF.
The constructive work of the GNCG and a positive meeting with the FSRB-presidents yesterday all point to further strengthening of our Global Network.
The constructive work of the GNCG and a positive meeting with the FSRB-presidents yesterday all point to further strengthening of our Global Network.
The continued close cooperation with the UN, the IMF and the World Bank remains an integral part of this network.
The continued close cooperation with the UN, the IMF and the World Bank remains an integral part of this network.
The follow -up reports and the regular scrutiny of countries with serious deficiencies by the ICRG,- show that a substantial number of countries are improving their performance and implementing the FATF-standards in a more satisfactory way.
The follow -up reports and the regular scrutiny of countries with serious deficiencies by the ICRG,- show that a substantial number of countries are improving their performance and implementing the FATF-standards in a more satisfactory way.
We passed an important milestone when the Plenary in February reached agreement on the new Methodology, underlining that effectiveness shall be as important as technical compliance when we evaluate countries based on the revised standards.
We passed an important milestone when the Plenary in February reached agreement on the new Methodology, underlining that effectiveness shall be as important as technical compliance when we evaluate countries based on the revised standards.
Further preparations for the 4th Round of Mutual Evaluations are key items of our agenda for this plenary.
Further preparations for the 4th Round of Mutual Evaluations are key items of our agenda for this plenary.
I look forward to the report of the working -group, WGEI on these issues.
I look forward to the report of the working -group, WGEI on these issues.
Financial Inclusion is high on the agenda of the FATF.
Financial Inclusion is high on the agenda of the FATF.
In February we completed a revised version of the FATF guidance on Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures and Financial Inclusion.
In February we completed a revised version of the FATF guidance on Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures and Financial Inclusion.
Financial Inclusion is a goal of high priority for the United Nations development efforts.
Financial Inclusion is a goal of high priority for the United Nations development efforts.
As FATF we know that it is more difficult to detect and fight Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in a cash based economy, than in a well-regulated financial market.
As FATF we know that it is more difficult to detect and fight Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in a cash based economy, than in a well-regulated financial market.
As President, on behalf of FATF, I have thus invited the United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to give an Address to the Plenary: Strengthening Financial Integrity through Financial Inclusion.
As President, on behalf of FATF, I have thus invited the United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development, Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to give an Address to the Plenary: Strengthening Financial Integrity through Financial Inclusion.
A topical issue will be a report by the UK as chair of the recent G8-Summit which discussed beneficial ownership and other issues related to our work.
A topical issue will be a report by the UK as chair of the recent G8-Summit which discussed beneficial ownership and other issues related to our work.
It is of great value to the FATF to receive a first hand report, as press reports may not give a full and true picture of what happened and what was agreed upon.
It is of great value to the FATF to receive a first hand report, as press reports may not give a full and true picture of what happened and what was agreed upon.
The working Group on Typology, WGTYP will report on several research projects.
The working Group on Typology, WGTYP will report on several research projects.
– As we know, the group earlier this year completed a mapping exercise on how countries have practiced tax crime as a predicate offence for Anti Money Laundering measures.
– As we know, the group earlier this year completed a mapping exercise on how countries have practiced tax crime as a predicate offence for Anti Money Laundering measures.
The experience gained is of particular value to countries who need to adapt legislation in accordance with the new standards.
The experience gained is of particular value to countries who need to adapt legislation in accordance with the new standards.
At this meeting there were also case studies on tax crime as a predicate offence for AML-measures.
At this meeting there were also case studies on tax crime as a predicate offence for AML-measures.
Another working group, WGTM will report and suggest adoption of Guidance or Best Practice-papers on new payment methods, which is also linked to financial inclusion.
Another working group, WGTM will report and suggest adoption of Guidance or Best Practice-papers on new payment methods, which is also linked to financial inclusion.
There will be documents on Politically Exposed Persons and the possible abuse of NPOs.
There will be documents on Politically Exposed Persons and the possible abuse of NPOs.
We will have an update on our work related to corruption.
We will have an update on our work related to corruption.
The FATF-system for reporting of Suspicious Transactions remains of key importance in detecting and fighting corruption.
The FATF-system for reporting of Suspicious Transactions remains of key importance in detecting and fighting corruption.
We will also discuss important internal organizational issues, on how we should further strengthen and develop the FATF.
We will also discuss important internal organizational issues, on how we should further strengthen and develop the FATF.
In the FATF tradition, and as a key part of the Objectives for the Norwegian Presidency, we have had broad contacts and consultations with the private sector and civil society.
In the FATF tradition, and as a key part of the Objectives for the Norwegian Presidency, we have had broad contacts and consultations with the private sector and civil society.
Since our plenary in February in Paris, we had a meeting of the Consultative Forum in London on 25 and 26 April, which was very well attended.
Since our plenary in February in Paris, we had a meeting of the Consultative Forum in London on 25 and 26 April, which was very well attended.
Besides providing update on the FATF preparation of the 4th Round of mutual evaluations, we discussed data protection, beneficial ownership, applications of the Risk-Based Approach, New Payment Products and Politically Exposed Persons.
Besides providing update on the FATF preparation of the 4th Round of mutual evaluations, we discussed data protection, beneficial ownership, applications of the Risk-Based Approach, New Payment Products and Politically Exposed Persons.
The Consultative Forum also had a general discussion on the cooperation between the FATF and the private sector.
The Consultative Forum also had a general discussion on the cooperation between the FATF and the private sector.
Among the observations made was the need to include supervisors in the dialogue, as they both in financial and other sectors provide regulations and guidance.
Among the observations made was the need to include supervisors in the dialogue, as they both in financial and other sectors provide regulations and guidance.
We should make an effort to better coordinate their activity, with FATF recommendations and guidelines.
We should make an effort to better coordinate their activity, with FATF recommendations and guidelines.
In March the leadership of FATF and the Co-chairs of WGEI had informal discussions with the Wolfsberg group.
In March the leadership of FATF and the Co-chairs of WGEI had informal discussions with the Wolfsberg group.
In April we had a similar informal meeting with banks belonging to the International Banking Federation.
In April we had a similar informal meeting with banks belonging to the International Banking Federation.
The challenges of compliance with Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Recommendations in large financial institutions were key elements of these discussions.
The challenges of compliance with Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Recommendations in large financial institutions were key elements of these discussions.
On 24 April FATF had a first organized dialogue meeting with representatives of NPOs (Non-Profit Organizations).
On 24 April FATF had a first organized dialogue meeting with representatives of NPOs (Non-Profit Organizations).
Some 20 NPOs took part in the meeting.
Some 20 NPOs took part in the meeting.
The aim of this meeting was to stress the importance of ensuring that FATF Recommendation 8 on NPOs is not being implemented in a manner that disrupts or discourages legitimate charitable activity.
The aim of this meeting was to stress the importance of ensuring that FATF Recommendation 8 on NPOs is not being implemented in a manner that disrupts or discourages legitimate charitable activity.
We received inputs for the update of the Best Practices Paper and for the typology project that is about to start.
We received inputs for the update of the Best Practices Paper and for the typology project that is about to start.
On 14 May we had a productive Consultation with the Legal professions on the FATF Typology project on the ML/TF vulnerabilities of legal professionals.
On 14 May we had a productive Consultation with the Legal professions on the FATF Typology project on the ML/TF vulnerabilities of legal professionals.
The meeting was hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales and we received inputs for the report we hope to adopt at this meeting.
The meeting was hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales and we received inputs for the report we hope to adopt at this meeting.
Opening speech at FATF Plenary Meeting in Oslo
Åpningstale FATFs plenumsmøte
INTSOK Gas Value Chain Seminar
INTSOK Gas Value Chain Seminar
Her intervention focused on the importance and development of natural gas as an energy source – in the context of sustainability criteria.
Her intervention focused on the importance and development of natural gas as an energy source – in the context of sustainability criteria.
Some highlights:
Some highlights:
Energy demand is likely to continue to increase and the oil price may return to higher levels than today.
Energy demand is likely to continue to increase and the oil price may return to higher levels than today.
It is important to prepare for this event.
It is important to prepare for this event.
Increase of energy demand in China signals economic growth and improved welfare for the country’s citizens.
Increase of energy demand in China signals economic growth and improved welfare for the country’s citizens.
On the other hand, this, tests both the supply structure and global environmental issues.
On the other hand, this, tests both the supply structure and global environmental issues.
Thus, Chinese leaders have taken on a strong commitment to developing domestic supplies of energy and energy efficiency measures.
Thus, Chinese leaders have taken on a strong commitment to developing domestic supplies of energy and energy efficiency measures.
These ambitions provide opportunities for increased political and business cooperation between China and Norway.
These ambitions provide opportunities for increased political and business cooperation between China and Norway.
For a long time China and Norway have been enjoying a constructive dialogue on energy matters.
For a long time China and Norway have been enjoying a constructive dialogue on energy matters.
The MoU on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of 2006 has now been supplemented with an MoU in the petroleum sector.
The MoU on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of 2006 has now been supplemented with an MoU in the petroleum sector.
Signed this week with the National Energy Administration, the MoU will be a platform for cooperation on both a government and industry level.
Signed this week with the National Energy Administration, the MoU will be a platform for cooperation on both a government and industry level.