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But let us not lose sight of the fact that what is at stake is the welfare of the Somali people.
But let us not lose sight of the fact that what is at stake is the welfare of the Somali people.
This must remain the primary concern of the Somali leadership, assisted by the international community.
This must remain the primary concern of the Somali leadership, assisted by the international community.
Let me therefore, in this context, commend the efforts and sacrifices made by AMISOM in assisting the TFG in trying to stabilize the situation, particularly the troop contributing countries - Uganda and Burundi.
Let me therefore, in this context, commend the efforts and sacrifices made by AMISOM in assisting the TFG in trying to stabilize the situation, particularly the troop contributing countries - Uganda and Burundi.
The Somali people demand a vision for a more hopeful future.
The Somali people demand a vision for a more hopeful future.
The Djibouti process represents hope.
The Djibouti process represents hope.
Norway has therefore supported it from the start, both politically and financially.
Norway has therefore supported it from the start, both politically and financially.
But if the political process is to succeed, it must be fully owned and driven by Somalis.
But if the political process is to succeed, it must be fully owned and driven by Somalis.
This requires unity and coherence from the Transitional Federal Institutions - urgently.
This requires unity and coherence from the Transitional Federal Institutions - urgently.
It requires political leadership that puts the welfare of the people first.
It requires political leadership that puts the welfare of the people first.
The Djibouti process has not been easy and the situation in Somalia will continue to be complex.
The Djibouti process has not been easy and the situation in Somalia will continue to be complex.
Therefore, in dealing with Somalia and in Somalia, we must all be willing to take risks.
Therefore, in dealing with Somalia and in Somalia, we must all be willing to take risks.
Norway is willing to take risks in trying new ways to support the peace process.
Norway is willing to take risks in trying new ways to support the peace process.
We have recently, as one of very few countries, given direct support to the TFG through the Central Bank of Somalia.
We have recently, as one of very few countries, given direct support to the TFG through the Central Bank of Somalia.
If this proves successful, we will consider continuing such support.
If this proves successful, we will consider continuing such support.
We will also be willing to discuss other ways of contributing directly.
We will also be willing to discuss other ways of contributing directly.
- But we cannot take risks over a long term period that lead to nothing, and we cannot do it without committed partners who works in full transparency.
- But we cannot take risks over a long term period that lead to nothing, and we cannot do it without committed partners who works in full transparency.
Chair;
Chair;
Even though we are facing tough challenges, we also need to focus on positive steps.
Even though we are facing tough challenges, we also need to focus on positive steps.
Let me mention two:
Let me mention two:
The first is the recent progress on the drafting of a Somali constitution.
The first is the recent progress on the drafting of a Somali constitution.
A constitution is a key requirement for the transition to permanent institutions.
A constitution is a key requirement for the transition to permanent institutions.
The other is the agreement between TFG and Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa.
The other is the agreement between TFG and Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa.
Now it is important that the agreement is implemented.
Now it is important that the agreement is implemented.
While we support stabilisation on land, fighting piracy at sea must continue.
While we support stabilisation on land, fighting piracy at sea must continue.
Every twentieth ship passing through the Suez Canal is Norwegian owned, and the piracy situation continues to be of great concern to us.
Every twentieth ship passing through the Suez Canal is Norwegian owned, and the piracy situation continues to be of great concern to us.
No country can, in the long term, prosper when pirates are ruling the sea and economic structures and power mechanisms are built on ransom money and threats.
No country can, in the long term, prosper when pirates are ruling the sea and economic structures and power mechanisms are built on ransom money and threats.
Acts of piracy also discourage legitimate investments by the private sector.
Acts of piracy also discourage legitimate investments by the private sector.
And the private sector is essential for growth in Somalia.
And the private sector is essential for growth in Somalia.
Therefore I am very pleased that the private sector and diaspora are present at this conference.
Therefore I am very pleased that the private sector and diaspora are present at this conference.
The business community is a key actor in turning away from a war economy to a development economy that can benefit the people of Somalia.
The business community is a key actor in turning away from a war economy to a development economy that can benefit the people of Somalia.
Therefore we should all seriously listen to their ideas.
Therefore we should all seriously listen to their ideas.
Norway continues to be fully committed to the vision of a better life for the Somali people.
Norway continues to be fully committed to the vision of a better life for the Somali people.
We are willing to stand by the peace efforts, the Djibouti process and stabilisation both on land and sea, in good times and times of challenges.
We are willing to stand by the peace efforts, the Djibouti process and stabilisation both on land and sea, in good times and times of challenges.
We are not losing hope, but we continue to stress the need for more and better results for the people of Somalia.
We are not losing hope, but we continue to stress the need for more and better results for the people of Somalia.
Statement by State Secretary Gry Larsen to the Istanbul Conference on Somalia
Internasjonal konferanse for Somalia
Norway, the UK, Germany, Kuwait and the UN are the joint hosts.
Norge, Storbritannia, Tyskland, Kuwait og FN er felles vertskap.
'The war in Syria has caused immense humanitarian suffering.
- Krigen i Syria har ført til enorme humanitære lidelser.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg will open the conference together with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Kuwaiti Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Statsminister Erna Solberg skal åpne konferansen sammen med Storbritannias statsminister David Cameron, Tysklands forbundskansler Angela Merkel, emiren av Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah og FNs generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon.
'The objective of the conference is to raise significant new funding for humanitarian efforts in Syria and to provide increased support for Syria's neighbouring countries next year and in the years ahead.
- Målet med konferansen er å sikre betydelig økonomisk støtte for humanitær innsats i Syria og økt støtte til nabolandene neste år og fremover.
Protection of civilians is another important topic to be discussed at the conference.
Beskyttelse av sivile er et annet viktig tema under konferansen.
Nearly 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to the war.
Nesten 12 millioner mennesker har måttet flykte på grunn av krigen.
'Three million Syrian children are not able to attend school because of the war.
- Tre millioner syriske barn har mistet muligheten til å gå på skole på grunn av krigen.
Much of Norway's support is being allocated to education.
Mye av den norske støtten går til utdanningstiltak.
Conferences on responsible investment practice in the Government Pension Fund Global
Conferences on responsible investment practice in the Government Pension Fund Global
The US$ 760 billion Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is now one of the largest Funds in the world.
The US$ 760 billion Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is now one of the largest Funds in the world.
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance earlier this year asked the Fund's Strategy Council to review its approach to responsible investment.
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance earlier this year asked the Fund's Strategy Council to review its approach to responsible investment.
Mr Sigbjørn Johnsen, the Norwegian Minister of Finance, said:
Mr Sigbjørn Johnsen, the Norwegian Minister of Finance, said:
"Independent, academic discussions are very useful in our work to develop the management of the GPFG.
"Independent, academic discussions are very useful in our work to develop the management of the GPFG.
It helps us contribute transparency and debate to important decision making, and supports us in our goal of wanting an open process concerning the work of the Strategy Council towards their report on GPFG's strategy for responsible investments."
It helps us contribute transparency and debate to important decision making, and supports us in our goal of wanting an open process concerning the work of the Strategy Council towards their report on GPFG's strategy for responsible investments."
As part of this initiative, the Strategy Council organised two open meetings.
As part of this initiative, the Strategy Council organised two open meetings.
Summaries of the discussions at these gatherings have just been accepted for publication in the Journal of Investment Management.
Summaries of the discussions at these gatherings have just been accepted for publication in the Journal of Investment Management.
Two meetings
Two meetings
The objective of the Strategy Council was to bring together experts to discuss the purposes and strategies for responsible investment, and to develop a framework connecting the investment decisions of larger asset owners with economic, social and governance issues.
The objective of the Strategy Council was to bring together experts to discuss the purposes and strategies for responsible investment, and to develop a framework connecting the investment decisions of larger asset owners with economic, social and governance issues.
The two events – one held at Cambridge Judge Business School, the other at BI Norwegian Business School – were conducted with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.
The two events – one held at Cambridge Judge Business School, the other at BI Norwegian Business School – were conducted with the support of the Norwegian Ministry of Finance.
Professor Elroy Dimson, Chairman of the Strategy Council, said:
Professor Elroy Dimson, Chairman of the Strategy Council, said:
"We were joined by many experts on responsible investing.
"We were joined by many experts on responsible investing.
The aim was to deepen the Council's awareness of current research and experience, and to provide an opportunity to hear and discuss perspectives on investor responsibility.
The aim was to deepen the Council's awareness of current research and experience, and to provide an opportunity to hear and discuss perspectives on investor responsibility.
This dialogue has underpinned our work on the Fund's strategy for responsible investments."
This dialogue has underpinned our work on the Fund's strategy for responsible investments."
The first meeting was the Responsible Investing Summit, organised by the Centre for Endowment Asset Management at Cambridge Judge Business School on 31 May 2013.
The first meeting was the Responsible Investing Summit, organised by the Centre for Endowment Asset Management at Cambridge Judge Business School on 31 May 2013.
The Summit at Cambridge University brought together leading academics from around the world, along with asset owners and managers and other international experts.
The Summit at Cambridge University brought together leading academics from around the world, along with asset owners and managers and other international experts.
Their mission was to debate the purposes and outcomes of responsible investing strategies.
Their mission was to debate the purposes and outcomes of responsible investing strategies.
The second meeting was the Responsible Investment Conference, held at the BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo on 20 June 2013.
The second meeting was the Responsible Investment Conference, held at the BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo on 20 June 2013.
The Conference provided a platform for NGOs and other stakeholders to provide inputs and discuss priorities for responsible investing.
The Conference provided a platform for NGOs and other stakeholders to provide inputs and discuss priorities for responsible investing.
There were lively exchanges of views with stakeholders on the environmental, social, and governance priorities for the Fund.
There were lively exchanges of views with stakeholders on the environmental, social, and governance priorities for the Fund.
The Ministry of Finance's State Secretary, Ms Hilde Singsaas, summed up the process succinctly:
The Ministry of Finance's State Secretary, Ms Hilde Singsaas, summed up the process succinctly:
"The purpose of the Summit and the Conference was a simple but important one – to learn more.
"The purpose of the Summit and the Conference was a simple but important one – to learn more.
These events were highly informative, not only for the Strategy Council, but for the entire audience."
These events were highly informative, not only for the Strategy Council, but for the entire audience."
Two new articles
Two new articles
The two articles, summarising the meetings, have been accepted for publication early next year in the Journal of Investment Management.
The two articles, summarising the meetings, have been accepted for publication early next year in the Journal of Investment Management.
The Summit in Cambridge, which emphasised academic evidence on responsible investing, is reviewed by Mitch Towner of the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, USA.
The Summit in Cambridge, which emphasised academic evidence on responsible investing, is reviewed by Mitch Towner of the McCombs School of Business, University of Texas, USA.
His forthcoming article may be downloaded now from www.ssrn.com/id=2288926.
His forthcoming article may be downloaded now from www.ssrn.com/id=2288926.
The Conference in Oslo, which addressed the concerns of stakeholders and their proposals, is reviewed by Sarah Takaki of the Judge Business School, Cambridge University, England.
The Conference in Oslo, which addressed the concerns of stakeholders and their proposals, is reviewed by Sarah Takaki of the Judge Business School, Cambridge University, England.
Her forthcoming article may be downloaded now from www.ssrn.com/id=2306362.
Her forthcoming article may be downloaded now from www.ssrn.com/id=2306362.
These two articles provide valuable input to the deliberations of the Strategy Council.
These two articles provide valuable input to the deliberations of the Strategy Council.
Members of the Council are Professor Elroy Dimson of London Business School and Cambridge Judge Business School; Mr Idar Kreutzer, Chief Executive Officer of Finance Norway; Mr Rob Lake, formerly Director of Responsible Investment at Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI); Ms Hege Sjo, senior advisor to Hermes Investment Management; and Professor Laura Starks of the University of Texas.
Members of the Council are Professor Elroy Dimson of London Business School and Cambridge Judge Business School; Mr Idar Kreutzer, Chief Executive Officer of Finance Norway; Mr Rob Lake, formerly Director of Responsible Investment at Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI); Ms Hege Sjo, senior advisor to Hermes Investment Management; and Professor Laura Starks of the University of Texas.
Opening speeches by State Secretary Hilde Singsaas at the meetings in Cambridge and in Oslo: www.regjeringen.no/en/the-government-pension-fund-global.html?id=728743 and www.regjeringen.no/en/opening-speech-at-the-responsible-invest.html?id=731193
Opening speeches by State Secretary Hilde Singsaas at the meetings in Cambridge and in Oslo: www.regjeringen.no/en/the-government-pension-fund-global.html?id=728743 and www.regjeringen.no/en/opening-speech-at-the-responsible-invest.html?id=731193
Mandate and membership of the Strategy Council: www.regjeringen.no/en/strategy-council-to-look-at-responsible-.html?id=712024
Mandate and membership of the Strategy Council: www.regjeringen.no/en/strategy-council-to-look-at-responsible-.html?id=712024
The Centre for Endowment Asset Management at Judge Business School: www.CEAM.jbs.cam.ac.uk
The Centre for Endowment Asset Management at Judge Business School: www.CEAM.jbs.cam.ac.uk
The Journal of Investment Management: www.joim.com
The Journal of Investment Management: www.joim.com
Senior Advisor Eva Rabben, Communication Unit, Ministry of Finance, Telephone +47 22 24 44 11/+47 911 42 059
Senior Advisor Eva Rabben, Communication Unit, Ministry of Finance, Telephone +47 22 24 44 11/+47 911 42 059
The humanitarian disaster in the country is man-made, and President Salva Kiir and former Vice-President Riek Machar bear a heavy responsibility for bringing about a lasting peace,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
The humanitarian disaster in the country is man-made, and President Salva Kiir and former Vice-President Riek Machar bear a heavy responsibility for bringing about a lasting peace,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Today (15 December) it is one year since the conflict in South Sudan broke out – just two years after the country had gained independence.
Today (15 December) it is one year since the conflict in South Sudan broke out – just two years after the country had gained independence.
Since then nearly two million people have had to flee their homes.
Since then nearly two million people have had to flee their homes.
Four million are in acute need, and the UN now considers the crisis in South Sudan one of the world’s four level-three emergencies.
Four million are in acute need, and the UN now considers the crisis in South Sudan one of the world’s four level-three emergencies.
‘It will not be possible to improve the humanitarian situation without an end to hostilities.
‘It will not be possible to improve the humanitarian situation without an end to hostilities.
A huge international effort has prevented the crisis from becoming even worse, but thousands are still in temporary UN camps.
A huge international effort has prevented the crisis from becoming even worse, but thousands are still in temporary UN camps.
It is vital that the South Sudanese authorities show real responsibility for the hundreds of thousands who have been affected,’ said Mr Brende.
It is vital that the South Sudanese authorities show real responsibility for the hundreds of thousands who have been affected,’ said Mr Brende.
The regional organisation Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has facilitated a ceasefire agreement and helped to develop a framework for a national unity government.
The regional organisation Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has facilitated a ceasefire agreement and helped to develop a framework for a national unity government.
It is feared that the situation will worsen if hostilities flare up again.
It is feared that the situation will worsen if hostilities flare up again.
Norway is actively supporting IGAD’s peace efforts in cooperation with countries in the region and in the troika that is made up of Norway, the US and the UK.
Norway is actively supporting IGAD’s peace efforts in cooperation with countries in the region and in the troika that is made up of Norway, the US and the UK.
‘I am deeply concerned about developments in South Sudan.
‘I am deeply concerned about developments in South Sudan.
The conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table.
The conflict can only be resolved at the negotiating table.
An escalation of the conflict will exacerbate the situation for an already sorely tried population.
An escalation of the conflict will exacerbate the situation for an already sorely tried population.
We support the work to establish an arms embargo, and unless the parties show a real willingness to negotiate, the discussion of sanctions is inevitable, said Mr Brende.
We support the work to establish an arms embargo, and unless the parties show a real willingness to negotiate, the discussion of sanctions is inevitable, said Mr Brende.
One year on, and still no solution to conflict in South Sudan
One year on, and still no solution to conflict in South Sudan
‘It is unacceptable that millions of people in South Sudan continue to suffer while the parties to the conflict show no real willingness to find a solution.
‘It is unacceptable that millions of people in South Sudan continue to suffer while the parties to the conflict show no real willingness to find a solution.
House of Literature, Oslo, 11 June 2010
Litteraturhuset, Oslo 11. juni 2010
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Sjekkes mot fremføringen.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Kjære forsamling,
In a 1907 edition of Samtiden – the renowned Norwegian periodical on political, literary and social issues – Bjørnson, a member of the first Norwegian Nobel Committee, wrote that all efforts to promote peace must begin by combating not so much war itself as the warmongering that lies behind it.
I en utgave av Samtiden i 1907 om fredspolitikk skriver Bjørnson – som var medlem av den første nobelkomiteen for fredsprisen – at ”Alt fredsarbeid må begynne med å bekjempe – ikke så mye krigen som krigsmoralen, dens årsak”.
And, he went on, we must create a global brotherhood of peace.
Og videre: Vi må skape ”et fredsbrorskap over hele verden”!
In the same periodical 100 years later – in 2007 – Sten Inge Jørgensen claimed in a strongly worded article entitled “Norway’s global decline” that we have cultivated a kind of global calling, and that overall, Norway’s efforts to improve the world may in reality have had a more negative than positive effect.
I Samtiden hundre år etter – i 2007 – tar skribent og journalist Sten Inge Jørgensen i en artikkel kalt ”Norges globale nedtur”, et ”saftig” oppgjør med at vi ”har dyrket et slags ’globalt kall’” og hevder at ”i praksis er det kanskje slik at Norges bidrag til verden samlet sett er mer negativt enn positivt”!
No less!
Intet mindre.
Norway’s role in the world has been debated for at least 100 years, and not just in Samtiden.
Det har vært debatt om Norges rolle i verden i minst 100 år – og ikke bare i Samtiden.
This is good.
Det er bra.
Without a lively exchange of views, we will get nowhere.
Uten meningsbryting kommer vi ingen steder.
This is no less true for our policy on peace, reconciliation and conflict resolution – a fairly new field in terms of both content and policy, but – as we have seen – not without roots in Norwegian history.
Det gjelder ikke minst for vår politikk for fred, forsoning og konfliktløsning – et ganske nytt satsingsfelt, faglig og politisk, men – som vi har hørt – ikke uten forankring i norsk historie.
In other words, people are engaged in Norway’s policy of engagement.
Det er med andre ord engasjement om engasjementspolitikken.
I welcome this engagement, we need to be examined in a critical light, and it is against this backdrop that I would like to present our conflict resolution efforts and kick off a debate on the reasoning behind our policy of engagement, the form it takes, and how it is implemented.
Det hilser jeg velkommen, vi trenger kritisk søkelys, og det er mot denne bakgrunn jeg ønsker å sette vår innsats for konfliktløsning i perspektiv og invitere til debatt om dens begrunnelse, utformingen og gjennomføringen.
Mr Henden has caught me as I look out on this.
Fotografen fanger mitt blikk.
At the same time, I am looking into a political rear view mirror.
Og det er også som jeg ser inn i det politiske bakspeilet.
There I see the peace agreement between northern and southern Sudan from 2005 that marked the end of several decades of brutal, deadly and destructive civil war.
Der ser jeg fredsavtalen mellom nord og sør i Sudan fra 2005 som markerte slutten på flere tiår med brutal, drepende og ødeleggende borgerkrig.