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Rapid tourism growth presents the country with many opportunities and challenges.
Rapid tourism growth presents the country with many opportunities and challenges.
Tourism is a labor intensive industry that can quickly create jobs across all levels of society, help to strengthen economic ties across borders, promote international friendship, and foster greater appreciation of Myanmar’s rich cultural and natural heritage.
Tourism is a labor intensive industry that can quickly create jobs across all levels of society, help to strengthen economic ties across borders, promote international friendship, and foster greater appreciation of Myanmar’s rich cultural and natural heritage.
At the same time, great damage to the environment and negative social impacts may occur if tourism development proceeds in an unplanned and uncoordinated manner.
At the same time, great damage to the environment and negative social impacts may occur if tourism development proceeds in an unplanned and uncoordinated manner.
To help Myanmar address these formidable challenges, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to be cooperating with the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and the Asian Development Bank to help prepare a Tourism Master Plan that sets out a framework for environmentally and socially sustainable development of the sector.
To help Myanmar address these formidable challenges, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to be cooperating with the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism and the Asian Development Bank to help prepare a Tourism Master Plan that sets out a framework for environmentally and socially sustainable development of the sector.
Under the leadership of the Union Minister, The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism could be congratulated for its significant efforts to cooperate with other public agencies, the private sector, and development partners to lay the foundations for sound national tourism planning and management.
Under the leadership of the Union Minister, The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism could be congratulated for its significant efforts to cooperate with other public agencies, the private sector, and development partners to lay the foundations for sound national tourism planning and management.
Some of the early dividends of this cooperation include the highly successful Travel Leader’s Symposium for Sustainable Tourism held in Bagan last November, and endorsement of Myanmar’s first Responsible Tourism Policy this year.
Some of the early dividends of this cooperation include the highly successful Travel Leader’s Symposium for Sustainable Tourism held in Bagan last November, and endorsement of Myanmar’s first Responsible Tourism Policy this year.
One of the key action points of the Responsible Tourism Policy is conservation and enhancement of the environment.
One of the key action points of the Responsible Tourism Policy is conservation and enhancement of the environment.
I am pleased to say that Norway is also supporting the work to rehabilitate and conserve Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s spectacular tourist attractions.
I am pleased to say that Norway is also supporting the work to rehabilitate and conserve Inle Lake, one of Myanmar’s spectacular tourist attractions.
This project, which is implemented by the UNDP, The Institute of International Development (IID), and UN HABITAT, can serve as a model for tourism planning at important ecological sites.
This project, which is implemented by the UNDP, The Institute of International Development (IID), and UN HABITAT, can serve as a model for tourism planning at important ecological sites.
Tourism is a multi-sector economic activity.
Tourism is a multi-sector economic activity.
It requires significant investments in public infrastructure and regulatory reform to sustain growth and spread the economic benefits of tourism more widely.
It requires significant investments in public infrastructure and regulatory reform to sustain growth and spread the economic benefits of tourism more widely.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce today that Norway also intends to cooperate with the ADB on updating Myanmar’s Electricity Law.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to announce today that Norway also intends to cooperate with the ADB on updating Myanmar’s Electricity Law.
This will help to accelerate expansion of the power supply network – thus address a key issue constraining expansion of the tourism and hospitality industry in urban and rural areas.
This will help to accelerate expansion of the power supply network – thus address a key issue constraining expansion of the tourism and hospitality industry in urban and rural areas.
A future-oriented tourism policy must properly address issues related to sustainability.
A future-oriented tourism policy must properly address issues related to sustainability.
In Norway, we are particularly concerned about environmental degradation and climate change.
In Norway, we are particularly concerned about environmental degradation and climate change.
These are two of the most serious challenges of our time.
These are two of the most serious challenges of our time.
Transport is one of the main environmental challenges for many aspects of tourism.
Transport is one of the main environmental challenges for many aspects of tourism.
Using less energy-intensive forms of transport with fewer emissions will be a major challenge in the longer term.
Using less energy-intensive forms of transport with fewer emissions will be a major challenge in the longer term.
Myanmar’s cultural heritage belongs not only to the country’s present day inhabitants and tourists from other countries, but to future generations as well.
Myanmar’s cultural heritage belongs not only to the country’s present day inhabitants and tourists from other countries, but to future generations as well.
The duty of our generation is to take good care of this heritage.
The duty of our generation is to take good care of this heritage.
This is a joint responsibility for the tourist industry, local authorities and other stakeholders.
This is a joint responsibility for the tourist industry, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Together they must adhere to principles of good, sustainable use of resources and best eco-practice.
Together they must adhere to principles of good, sustainable use of resources and best eco-practice.
Tourism can be a blessing.
Tourism can be a blessing.
It can strengthen the local economy.
It can strengthen the local economy.
It can enable local communities to take even better care of places of particular value.
It can enable local communities to take even better care of places of particular value.
But there are dangers.
But there are dangers.
Many popular destinations cannot cope with unlimited numbers of tourists.
Many popular destinations cannot cope with unlimited numbers of tourists.
Beautiful places can be ruined by large scale tourism.
Beautiful places can be ruined by large scale tourism.
Too many tourists may spoil the local culture, disturb the wildlife, cause degradation of natural areas and erode cultural monuments.
Too many tourists may spoil the local culture, disturb the wildlife, cause degradation of natural areas and erode cultural monuments.
A Tourism Master Plan founded on the principle of sustainability will hopefully lay the foundation for a healthy development of a very important sector in Myanmar’s economy.
A Tourism Master Plan founded on the principle of sustainability will hopefully lay the foundation for a healthy development of a very important sector in Myanmar’s economy.
I wish you all the best in your deliberations today and with your important work ahead.
I wish you all the best in your deliberations today and with your important work ahead.
The public service web portal Mypage has been awarded the European eGovernment Award 2007, the European award for outstanding e-administration solutions.
Minside er tildelt European eGovernment Awards 2007, den europeiske prisen for fremragende e-forvaltningsløsninger.
- The award is an international recognition of Norwegian pioneering work, the minister says.
- Prisen er en internasjonal anerkjennelse av norsk nybrottsarbeid, sier fornyingsminister Heidi Grande Røys.
Mypage won the award in the category for Participation and transparency.
Minside vant prisen i klassen for Participation and transparency (deltakelse og gjennomsiktighet).
“Norway.no” has made a remarkable effort in order to co-ordinate public information in Norway.
Norge.no har gjort en fabelaktig jobb for å samordne offentlig informasjon i Norge.
Mypage is a public services office on the Internet.
Minside er et offentlig servicekontor på Internett.
Mypage offers citizens one, common web portal for public electronic services.
Minside tilbyr innbyggere én felles inngang til elektroniske tjenester fra det offentlige.
Mypage is developed by “Norway.no”.
Minside er utviklet av Norge.no.
A total of 311 projects were nominated for the awards in four different categories.
I alt 311 prosjekter var nominert til prisene i fire ulike klasser.
The awards were presented at the eGovernment Conference “Reaping the Benefits of eGovernment” in Lisbon, Portugal.
Prisutdelingen fant sted under eForvaltningskonferansen Reaping the Benefits of eGovernment i Lisboa, Portugal.
The 4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference is hosted by Portugal and the EU Commission.
4th Ministerial eGovernment Conference arrangeres av Portugal og EU-kommisjonen.
Mypage website
Her finner du Minside
Read about all the winners of the European eGovernment Awards on the confrence homepage.
Les om alle prisvinnerne på konferansens offisielle nettsider.
- This award is an international recognition of Norwegian pioneering work, says Minister of Government administration and reform, Ms Heidi Grande Røys.
- En internasjonal anerkjennelse av norsk nybrottsarbeid
"I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway.
-I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway.
It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line with the perspectives of this conference", Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his speech at the NABA Summit in Oslo 1 November 2013.
It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line with the perspectives of this conference, sa utenriksminister Brende bl.a. i sitt innlegg under NABA-konferansen i Oslo 1. november.
Mr Brende’s introduction was based on the following text.
Mr Brende’s introduction was based on the following text.
It is a great pleasure for me to be here.
It is a great pleasure for me to be here.
The NABA summit is an important event.
The NABA summit is an important event.
And I would like to thank Managing Director Eivind Fjeldstad and NABA for taking the initiative for this conference, which takes a look at Africa from a new perspective.
And I would like to thank Managing Director Eivind Fjeldstad and NABA for taking the initiative for this conference, which takes a look at Africa from a new perspective.
African affairs are no longer just of interest to development ministers.
African affairs are no longer just of interest to development ministers.
Today African affairs are highly relevant for foreign ministers, finance ministers and many others, which shows that the perspective has changed.
Today African affairs are highly relevant for foreign ministers, finance ministers and many others, which shows that the perspective has changed.
There are still a lot of challenges that we need to address.
There are still a lot of challenges that we need to address.
Today we will discuss the fact that a stronger business and investment focus rather than a purely development focus is a prerequisite for future growth.
Today we will discuss the fact that a stronger business and investment focus rather than a purely development focus is a prerequisite for future growth.
Rather than “Africa is the new Asia”, I prefer to say that the 21st century is Africa’s century.
Rather than “Africa is the new Asia”, I prefer to say that the 21st century is Africa’s century.
Africa has great potential.
Africa has great potential.
Africa should develop this potential.
Africa should develop this potential.
We should not be euphoric, we should be realistic.
We should not be euphoric, we should be realistic.
But there are great opportunities that Africa should capitalise on.
But there are great opportunities that Africa should capitalise on.
If Africa succeeds in enhancing private sector and foreign direct investments, it will also succeed in eradicating poverty.
If Africa succeeds in enhancing private sector and foreign direct investments, it will also succeed in eradicating poverty.
There is a clear correlation between private investments, a strong private sector and good governance, and later, inclusive, sustainable growth that creates jobs for the young population of Africa.
There is a clear correlation between private investments, a strong private sector and good governance, and later, inclusive, sustainable growth that creates jobs for the young population of Africa.
There are many different perspectives, but I think one of the best illustrations of Africa’s potential is one shared by President Obama.
There are many different perspectives, but I think one of the best illustrations of Africa’s potential is one shared by President Obama.
His father came from Kenya to the US in late 50s/early 60s.
His father came from Kenya to the US in late 50s/early 60s.
At the time, Kenya was at the same development level as South Korea.
At the time, Kenya was at the same development level as South Korea.
Today, South Korea has a per capita GDP that is 20 times higher than Kenya’s.
Today, South Korea has a per capita GDP that is 20 times higher than Kenya’s.
There are many explanations for this, but one is lost opportunities.
There are many explanations for this, but one is lost opportunities.
Aid matters, but aid needs to support good governance, a strong private sector, entrepreneurship, anti- corruption efforts, democracy and strong institutions in a country that can then support growth.
Aid matters, but aid needs to support good governance, a strong private sector, entrepreneurship, anti- corruption efforts, democracy and strong institutions in a country that can then support growth.
This is also the new Norwegian Government’s perspective on development.
This is also the new Norwegian Government’s perspective on development.
I am sure this summit will contribute to the establishment and strengthening of Norwegian–African business ties.
I am sure this summit will contribute to the establishment and strengthening of Norwegian–African business ties.
And that it will help to further the discussions on how we can work together to enhance business opportunities and reduce barriers to further development.
And that it will help to further the discussions on how we can work together to enhance business opportunities and reduce barriers to further development.
In Ethiopia I have witnessed the beginning of a manufacturing industry, not an industry based on natural resources.
In Ethiopia I have witnessed the beginning of a manufacturing industry, not an industry based on natural resources.
I travelled to Zimbabwe 20 years ago, and also three years ago.
I travelled to Zimbabwe 20 years ago, and also three years ago.
What used to be the breadbasket of Africa has turned into a country where food has to be imported.
What used to be the breadbasket of Africa has turned into a country where food has to be imported.
Malawi, on the other hand, is an example of a country that has been importing food for decades, but is now exporting maize.
Malawi, on the other hand, is an example of a country that has been importing food for decades, but is now exporting maize.
This is the result of good policy, good governance and the support of donors who are making sure that the right incentives are in place.
This is the result of good policy, good governance and the support of donors who are making sure that the right incentives are in place.
Now a few words about the political context of Africa how I see it.
Now a few words about the political context of Africa how I see it.
There are an increasing number of democratic elections.
There are an increasing number of democratic elections.
Multiparty elections are taking firm root across sub-Saharan Africa.
Multiparty elections are taking firm root across sub-Saharan Africa.
Democratic institutions are being strengthened.
Democratic institutions are being strengthened.
There is a reduction in the number of conflicts.
There is a reduction in the number of conflicts.
The number of wars and conflicts has fallen considerably over the last decade.
The number of wars and conflicts has fallen considerably over the last decade.
But we also know that where there are conflicts, there is no development.
But we also know that where there are conflicts, there is no development.
A clear pre-condition for development is the absence of armed conflict.
A clear pre-condition for development is the absence of armed conflict.
We are committed to providing humanitarian support in conflict situations, for example in Somalia.
We are committed to providing humanitarian support in conflict situations, for example in Somalia.
But working with conciliation and mediation in situations of conflict is the best and most cost-effective way of creating the right framework for future development.
But working with conciliation and mediation in situations of conflict is the best and most cost-effective way of creating the right framework for future development.
We know the demographic patterns: Africa is the second largest, second most highly populated continent on earth.
We know the demographic patterns: Africa is the second largest, second most highly populated continent on earth.
It has an estimated population of 1 billion people.
It has an estimated population of 1 billion people.
But the population is extremely young.
But the population is extremely young.
40 % of the African population is under 14 years old.
40 % of the African population is under 14 years old.
More than 60 % is under 25.
More than 60 % is under 25.
So inclusive growth also means growth that includes the creation of jobs.
So inclusive growth also means growth that includes the creation of jobs.
This is crucial, a precondition for stability.
This is crucial, a precondition for stability.
We saw this in the “Arab Spring”, which turned into an Arab autumn and even winter.
We saw this in the “Arab Spring”, which turned into an Arab autumn and even winter.
It started among young people with some education, but with no real opportunities.
It started among young people with some education, but with no real opportunities.
This is also one of the major challenges in Africa, where there is a growing middle class.
This is also one of the major challenges in Africa, where there is a growing middle class.
At the same time it represents a great opportunity.
At the same time it represents a great opportunity.
If a country doesn’t have a critical mass off well-educated people – a fairly strong middle class – it will not see development.
If a country doesn’t have a critical mass off well-educated people – a fairly strong middle class – it will not see development.
Norway has good experience of managing its substantial income from natural resources, and has made sure that this are kept aside and invested for future generations.
Norway has good experience of managing its substantial income from natural resources, and has made sure that this are kept aside and invested for future generations.
We know that that long-term thinking is vital for future success.
We know that that long-term thinking is vital for future success.
The parts of Africa where we see development are those where the middle class has reached a critical mass, and there is a willingness to think in the long term.
The parts of Africa where we see development are those where the middle class has reached a critical mass, and there is a willingness to think in the long term.
In much of the discussion on official development assistance (ODA), focus is on rural areas and the poor.
In much of the discussion on official development assistance (ODA), focus is on rural areas and the poor.
This is extremely important, but at the same time we have to focus on how to ensure that they are not still poor in 20 years’ time.
This is extremely important, but at the same time we have to focus on how to ensure that they are not still poor in 20 years’ time.
We need to change the perspective.
We need to change the perspective.
We should not be the ones fixing the pipes, the infrastructure; we should be helping to fix the institutions that fix the pipes themselves.
We should not be the ones fixing the pipes, the infrastructure; we should be helping to fix the institutions that fix the pipes themselves.
These are still major challenges in Africa.
These are still major challenges in Africa.
The past decade has been an incredible journey, and we have seen a major turn-around.
The past decade has been an incredible journey, and we have seen a major turn-around.
According to the IMF, seven of the ten fastest growing economies are in Africa, and one third of African countries have a growth rate of 6 % or more.
According to the IMF, seven of the ten fastest growing economies are in Africa, and one third of African countries have a growth rate of 6 % or more.
Africa’s direct foreign investment is ten times higher than the average “Asian tiger”, and foreign direct investment is the largest source of capital flow in the region.
Africa’s direct foreign investment is ten times higher than the average “Asian tiger”, and foreign direct investment is the largest source of capital flow in the region.
And we are probably also seeing the fastest growing consumer class in the world; almost half of the African population have obtained middle income status.
And we are probably also seeing the fastest growing consumer class in the world; almost half of the African population have obtained middle income status.
Since 2000, there have been more than 360 million new mobile phone subscribers in Africa, and in Kenya, most banking transactions are now carried out over mobile phones.
Since 2000, there have been more than 360 million new mobile phone subscribers in Africa, and in Kenya, most banking transactions are now carried out over mobile phones.
The online education revolution that we have seen is just the tip of the iceberg.
The online education revolution that we have seen is just the tip of the iceberg.
The educational system will change dramatically over the next ten years.
The educational system will change dramatically over the next ten years.
The next generation will have access to the best universities and teachers in the world.
The next generation will have access to the best universities and teachers in the world.
We have to change the way we organise educational initiatives and development assistance and make sure that the young population of Africa has access to these great opportunities.
We have to change the way we organise educational initiatives and development assistance and make sure that the young population of Africa has access to these great opportunities.
Our engagement with Africa is political, economic, environmental and cultural; it is multi-faceted.
Our engagement with Africa is political, economic, environmental and cultural; it is multi-faceted.
Our relationship with a growing number of African countries is changing rapidly – into a partnership with a common interest in promoting trade, and economic interests on both sides.
Our relationship with a growing number of African countries is changing rapidly – into a partnership with a common interest in promoting trade, and economic interests on both sides.
We have also seen a revolution in the way the African Union is operating under the leadership of Madame Zuma.
We have also seen a revolution in the way the African Union is operating under the leadership of Madame Zuma.
Africa’s identity is growing.
Africa’s identity is growing.