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The large number of participants here today is a further indication of the importance of these business ties.
The large number of participants here today is a further indication of the importance of these business ties.
The size and diversity of sectors in the Latvian business delegation suggests that there is considerable interest in the possibility of partnerships with Norwegian companies.
The size and diversity of sectors in the Latvian business delegation suggests that there is considerable interest in the possibility of partnerships with Norwegian companies.
This interest is mutual: Today, more than 300 companies with Norwegian capital are present in Latvia.
This interest is mutual: Today, more than 300 companies with Norwegian capital are present in Latvia.
Some of these are involved in production, retail or finance, others in services, property or forestry.
Some of these are involved in production, retail or finance, others in services, property or forestry.
In addition, several hundred companies based in Norway are doing business with Latvian partners.
In addition, several hundred companies based in Norway are doing business with Latvian partners.
Norwegian direct investment in Latvia has been growing steadily in recent years, and so today Norway is one of the largest foreign investors in Latvia.
Norwegian direct investment in Latvia has been growing steadily in recent years, and so today Norway is one of the largest foreign investors in Latvia.
I believe there are many more opportunities ahead.
I believe there are many more opportunities ahead.
The EEA and Norway Grants also strengthen business ties between our countries.
The EEA and Norway Grants also strengthen business ties between our countries.
More than 11 million euros have been earmarked for Green Industry Innovation in the current funding period.
More than 11 million euros have been earmarked for Green Industry Innovation in the current funding period.
This programme aims to increase the competitiveness of green enterprises, including the greening of existing industries, green innovation, and green entrepreneurship.
This programme aims to increase the competitiveness of green enterprises, including the greening of existing industries, green innovation, and green entrepreneurship.
An example is the green technology incubator launched last year to help start-ups in Riga commercialise innovative ideas that are both good for business and good for the environment.
An example is the green technology incubator launched last year to help start-ups in Riga commercialise innovative ideas that are both good for business and good for the environment.
There has been huge interest from Latvian start-ups.
There has been huge interest from Latvian start-ups.
The incubator is a joint project between Riga Technical University, the University of Latvia and SIVA.
The incubator is a joint project between Riga Technical University, the University of Latvia and SIVA.
SIVA is a state owned company that works closely with Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Research Council and the Norwegian Patent Office.
SIVA is a state owned company that works closely with Innovation Norway, the Norwegian Research Council and the Norwegian Patent Office.
Several Norwegian companies stand ready to be partners in the second call for proposals, which is now under evaluation.
Several Norwegian companies stand ready to be partners in the second call for proposals, which is now under evaluation.
We expect many new bilateral projects to be established, and hope to see many more positive results over the next 12 months.
We expect many new bilateral projects to be established, and hope to see many more positive results over the next 12 months.
It is important that we continue to work together in both our countries to increase awareness of, and exploit, business opportunities.
It is important that we continue to work together in both our countries to increase awareness of, and exploit, business opportunities.
I know that Team Norway in Latvia is already doing important work in this respect.
I know that Team Norway in Latvia is already doing important work in this respect.
The Norwegian Government - together with the Latvian Government – is working to provide stable and predictable conditions for investment, so that the business community can explore existing opportunities and create new ones!
The Norwegian Government - together with the Latvian Government – is working to provide stable and predictable conditions for investment, so that the business community can explore existing opportunities and create new ones!
I wish you all a fruitful forum.
I wish you all a fruitful forum.
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen held the opening speech at the Norway-Latvia Business Seminar in Oslo 18 March.
Vidar Helgesen holdt åpnigstale ved et norsk-latvisk seminar i Oslo 18. mars.
Credit: Rune Bjåstad/MFA
Foto: Rune Bjåstad/UD
Latvia-Norway Business Forum
Latvia-Norway Business Forum
Oslo, 18 March 2015
Oslo, 18. mars 2015
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's speech at the opening of the "Latvia-Norway Business Forum" in Oslo 18 March 2015.
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens tale ved åpningen av "Latvia-Norway Business Forum" i forbindelse med det latviske statsbesøket til Norge 18. mars 2015.
Book on Latvia, the EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009
Book on Latvia, the EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009
Foreword, May 2011
Forord, mai 2011
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway, together with Iceland and Liechtenstein, is contributing to reducing social and economic disparities in the European Economic Area.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway, together with Iceland and Liechtenstein, is contributing to reducing social and economic disparities in the European Economic Area.
This is an aim we share with the EU, Foreign Minister Støre writes in his foreword.
This is an aim we share with the EU, skriver utenriksminister Støre i forordet til boka.
This is an aim we share with the EU.
This is an aim we share with the EU.
In the period 2004–2009, EUR 53.7 million was allocated to 75 projects, programmes and funds in Latvia.
In the period 2004–2009, EUR 53.7 million was allocated to 75 projects, programmes and funds in Latvia.
Projects in a wide range of areas have benefited from this.
Projects in a wide range of areas have benefited from this.
Civil society, the judiciary, the environment, health and childcare are all sectors where Norway and Latvia have a common understanding of the importance of bringing about change – changes to the benefit of society.
Civil society, the judiciary, the environment, health and childcare are all sectors where Norway and Latvia have a common understanding of the importance of bringing about change – changes to the benefit of society.
The EEA and Norway Grants allow for the exchange of expertise and know-how which is so important for enhancing the efficiency and quality of public and private sector service delivery.
The EEA and Norway Grants allow for the exchange of expertise and know-how which is so important for enhancing the efficiency and quality of public and private sector service delivery.
I have seen that through partnership and cooperation, challenges are turned into opportunities and achievements.
I have seen that through partnership and cooperation, challenges are turned into opportunities and achievements.
This gives us an extra impetus to create Latvian-Norwegian partnerships.
This gives us an extra impetus to create Latvian-Norwegian partnerships.
For the period 2009–2014, EUR 73 million has been allocated to Latvia, marking an increase from the previous period and demonstrating that Latvia is an important partner for us.
For the period 2009–2014, EUR 73 million has been allocated to Latvia, marking an increase from the previous period and demonstrating that Latvia is an important partner for us.
Strengthening bilateral relations has also been introduced as a goal in the new agreement.
Strengthening bilateral relations has also been introduced as a goal in the new agreement.
Based on our experience from 2004–2009, I look forward to the new Norway and EEA Grants programme period with great expectations and optimism.
Based on our experience from 2004–2009, I look forward to the new Norway and EEA Grants programme period with great expectations and optimism.
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today granted Statnett licenses for two new electricity interconnectors, one to Germany and one to the United Kingdom.
Olje- og energidepartementet har i dag gitt Statnett konsesjon til to nye utenlandsforbindelser for kraft, en til Tyskland og en til Storbritannia.
Statnett is cooperating with UK system operator National Grid about the Norway-UK project, North Sea Network (NSN).
Statnett samarbeider med den britiske systemoperatøren National Grid om prosjektet til Storbritannia, North Sea Network (NSN).
These cables are important for successfully increasing our share of renewable energy, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien.
Disse kablene er viktige for at vi skal lykkes med satsingen på økt produksjon av fornybar energi, sier olje- og energiminister Tord Lien.
The interconnector to the UK will be the world’s longest sub-sea cable of its kind.
Forbindelsen til Storbritannia vil være verdens lengste undersjøiske kabel av denne typen.
- The electricity interconnectors will contribute to Norwegian renewable energy replacing fossil energy in Europe and will facilitate green value creation in Norway, says Minister for Climate and Environment, Tine Sundtoft.
- Kraftforbindelsene vil bidra til at norsk fornybar energi kan erstatte fossil energi i Europa og vil legge forholdene til rette for grønn verdiskaping i Norge, sier klima- og miljøminister Tine Sundtoft.
License granted for electricity interconnectors to Germany and the UK
Konsesjon til strømkabler til Tyskland og Storbritannia
Launch of the Norwegian white paper on global health
Åpningsinnlegg ved lansering av stortingsmeldingen om global helse i utenrikspolitikken
Oslo, 15 February 2012
Oslo, 15. februar 2012
I am pleased to launch here today an initiative as a follow-up to the white paper: A project that aims at identifying the economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health, the Foreign Minister said at the launch.
I am pleased to launch here today an initiative as a follow-up to the white paper: A project that aims at identifying the economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health, sa utenriksministeren bl.a ved lanseringen.
The Minister based his presentation on the following points:
The Minister based his presentation on the following points:
Friends, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Friends, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Great pleasure for me to present the Government’s white paper on global health in the presence of so many distinguished guests.
Great pleasure for me to present the Government’s white paper on global health in the presence of so many distinguished guests.
A particularly warm welcome to Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and to those of you who have travelled a long way to take part in the launch.
A particularly warm welcome to Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) and to those of you who have travelled a long way to take part in the launch.
First ever white paper on global health.
First ever white paper on global health.
One of the purposes of the Norwegian global health policy is to be better at integrating health goals in foreign and development policies and strategies.
One of the purposes of the Norwegian global health policy is to be better at integrating health goals in foreign and development policies and strategies.
Understand globalization through the lens of health.
Understand globalization through the lens of health.
The new white paper sets out the direction of Norwegian policy on global health for the years to come.
The new white paper sets out the direction of Norwegian policy on global health for the years to come.
Let me first emphasise Norway’s long traditions in the area of global health.
Let me first emphasise Norway’s long traditions in the area of global health.
More than a century ago Norwegian missionaries travelled to many parts of the world.
More than a century ago Norwegian missionaries travelled to many parts of the world.
Many of them worked in the field of health.
Many of them worked in the field of health.
They were later joined by representatives of the labour movement, for example, in Kerala, India, just after the Second World War.
They were later joined by representatives of the labour movement, for example, in Kerala, India, just after the Second World War.
A more recent example of Norway’s commitment to this area, is Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland’s leadership of the WHO at the turn of the millennium.
A more recent example of Norway’s commitment to this area, is Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland’s leadership of the WHO at the turn of the millennium.
We are pleased that she has agreed to give her perspectives at the end of this event.
We are pleased that she has agreed to give her perspectives at the end of this event.
Second, the relevance of the white paper in today’s global economy
Second, the relevance of the white paper in today’s global economy
The white paper sets out 3 priority areas:
The white paper sets out 3 priority areas:
(i) Mobilising for women’s and children’s rights and health (ii) Reducing the burden of disease with emphasis on prevention (iii) Promoting human security through health
(i) Mobilising for women’s and children’s rights and health (ii) Reducing the burden of disease with emphasis on prevention (iii) Promoting human security through health
There is a strong link between economic fundamentals and global health.
There is a strong link between economic fundamentals and global health.
I am therefore happy to see so many leading economists here today, like Professor Bloom, as well as those who have fought for women’s rights in general, like Ms Gumbonzvanda.
I am therefore happy to see so many leading economists here today, like Professor Bloom, as well as those who have fought for women’s rights in general, like Ms Gumbonzvanda.
Most striking change in Norway last century: women’s participation in the labour market.
Most striking change in Norway last century: women’s participation in the labour market.
I am pleased to launch here today an initiative as a follow-up to the white paper: A project that aims at identifying the economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health.
I am pleased to launch here today an initiative as a follow-up to the white paper: A project that aims at identifying the economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health.
So far Dr. Margaret Chan (DG WHO) and President Michelle Bachelet (UN Women) have joined the initiative by taking part in the leadership group of the project.
So far Dr. Margaret Chan (DG WHO) and President Michelle Bachelet (UN Women) have joined the initiative by taking part in the leadership group of the project.
From experience we know that it is important to secure the involvement of finance ministers and heads of government on the issue of global health as part of our broader efforts to promote equality and human rights.
From experience we know that it is important to secure the involvement of finance ministers and heads of government on the issue of global health as part of our broader efforts to promote equality and human rights.
The initiative will last for 18 months and be led by leading experts in the field.
The initiative will last for 18 months and be led by leading experts in the field.
The identification of economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health will culminate in a Lancet report.
The identification of economic benefits to be gained from investing in women’s health will culminate in a Lancet report.
Key partners will include Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Lancet, the UN, the WHO and the World Bank.
Key partners will include Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Lancet, the UN, the WHO and the World Bank.
Invite all to participate in the initiative.
Invite all to participate in the initiative.
Third, role of global health in national, foreign and development policies
Third, role of global health in national, foreign and development policies
No coincidence that Health Minister Anne Grete Strøm-Erichsen is on the podium here today.
No coincidence that Health Minister Anne Grete Strøm-Erichsen is on the podium here today.
Many of the health challenges we are facing in Norway are global and cannot be addressed by Norway alone.
Many of the health challenges we are facing in Norway are global and cannot be addressed by Norway alone.
International action is needed.
International action is needed.
Not primarily a question of development assistance.
Not primarily a question of development assistance.
Also an important area for the Norwegian Ministry of Health as well as a number of other ministries.
Also an important area for the Norwegian Ministry of Health as well as a number of other ministries.
We will work actively to enhance collaboration across the various ministries.
We will work actively to enhance collaboration across the various ministries.
Coherence key.
Coherence key.
Another close colleague present here today is Erik Solheim.
Another close colleague present here today is Erik Solheim.
He is here in the capacity of minister of the environment as much as in the capacity as minister of international development.
He is here in the capacity of minister of the environment as much as in the capacity as minister of international development.
Climate change poses serious threats to people’s health and nutrition, but there are situations where interventions for better health also can have a positive impact on the environment and vice versa.
Climate change poses serious threats to people’s health and nutrition, but there are situations where interventions for better health also can have a positive impact on the environment and vice versa.
Clean cookstoves and the reduction in emissions of black carbon and methane are examples of this.
Clean cookstoves and the reduction in emissions of black carbon and methane are examples of this.
Fourth, civil society and youth
Fourth, civil society and youth
Only partnerships can ensure effective action against the global challenges that characterise our time.
Only partnerships can ensure effective action against the global challenges that characterise our time.
New democratising technologies such as mobile phones and social networks have increased the opportunities for civil society to play an active role and hold governments accountable.
New democratising technologies such as mobile phones and social networks have increased the opportunities for civil society to play an active role and hold governments accountable.
Pleased we have such an outstanding representative like Ms Gumbonzvanda at our panel today to represent the youth (World YWCA).
Pleased we have such an outstanding representative like Ms Gumbonzvanda at our panel today to represent the youth (World YWCA).
Innovation requires the involvement of young people.
Innovation requires the involvement of young people.
The most revolutionary innovations of our time have been created by college drop-outs like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
The most revolutionary innovations of our time have been created by college drop-outs like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
Fifth, role of the WHO
Fifth, role of the WHO
Last but not least, I should mention the WHO – which is at the core of all our global health efforts.
Last but not least, I should mention the WHO – which is at the core of all our global health efforts.
Like to congratulate Margaret Chan on her nomination for a second term.
Like to congratulate Margaret Chan on her nomination for a second term.
Will follow with great interest your efforts to address the many challenges we are currently facing during your next five years in office.
Will follow with great interest your efforts to address the many challenges we are currently facing during your next five years in office.
The white paper emphasises the central role played by the WHO in relation to the global health agenda.
The white paper emphasises the central role played by the WHO in relation to the global health agenda.
I congratulate Margaret Chan on the effectiveness of the WHO in recent years in contributing to many other partnerships, not least the UN Secretary-General’s initiative in this area Every Woman Every Child.
I congratulate Margaret Chan on the effectiveness of the WHO in recent years in contributing to many other partnerships, not least the UN Secretary-General’s initiative in this area Every Woman Every Child.
Norway will continue to be a strong ally of the WHO.
Norway will continue to be a strong ally of the WHO.
But a demanding ally.
But a demanding ally.
The Decent Work Agenda, Washington DC, 8 December 2010
The Decent Work Agenda, Washington DC, 8. desember 2010
“Investment in decent work, fair employment, social protection, social dialogue institutions and gender equality are not obstacles to competitiveness and progress.
- Investment in decent work, fair employment, social protection, social dialogue institutions and gender equality are not obstacles to competitiveness and progress.
If carefully planned and executed, such policies enhance competitiveness and progress", Foreign Minister Støre said during the launch.
If carefully planned and executed, such policies enhance competitiveness and progress, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i forbindelse med lanseringen.
When I met John Podesta in Oslo almost two years ago, we experienced a meeting of minds on several issues - not least on this one: How do we promote and protect the value of jobs in our times of globalisation?
When I met John Podesta in Oslo almost two years ago, we experienced a meeting of minds on several issues - not least on this one: How do we promote and protect the value of jobs in our times of globalisation?
As financial turbulence rages, how do we join forces to promote fair employment and decent work – and how do we appreciate what a job really means for the individual, the family, the local community and the state?
As financial turbulence rages, how do we join forces to promote fair employment and decent work – and how do we appreciate what a job really means for the individual, the family, the local community and the state?
It gives me real pleasure that we stand here together today - not equipped with complete answers to those critical questions, but commonly engaged in a reflection that can inspire both policy and action.
It gives me real pleasure that we stand here together today - not equipped with complete answers to those critical questions, but commonly engaged in a reflection that can inspire both policy and action.
Today we launch the international “Just Jobs” network of think tanks.
Today we launch the international “Just Jobs” network of think tanks.
I believe this initiative will help us to see how the benefits of globalisation - understood here first and foremost as economic integration and increased trade globally - can be distributed more fairly among women and men all over the world.
I believe this initiative will help us to see how the benefits of globalisation - understood here first and foremost as economic integration and increased trade globally - can be distributed more fairly among women and men all over the world.
To me, the term “decent work” conveys the essence of our initiative: because paid work with its appropriate entitlements amounts to decency; and because the consequences of long-term unemployment, namely the loss of income, self esteem and social security amount to a breach of decency.
To me, the term “decent work” conveys the essence of our initiative: because paid work with its appropriate entitlements amounts to decency; and because the consequences of long-term unemployment, namely the loss of income, self esteem and social security amount to a breach of decency.
And the people factor must be right at the centre if globalisation is to succeed.
And the people factor must be right at the centre if globalisation is to succeed.