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And now - To the Norwegian NGOs and institutions present here today that have been involved as a partner under the EEA Grants, please pay attention!
And now - To the Norwegian NGOs and institutions present here today that have been involved as a partner under the EEA Grants, please pay attention!
I would ask you to stand up.
I would ask you to stand up.
On behalf of the Government I would like to thank you all for the engagement you have shown for your partners in Europe.
On behalf of the Government I would like to thank you all for the engagement you have shown for your partners in Europe.
You deserve a heartfelt applause for your efforts.
You deserve a heartfelt applause for your efforts.
And now you may sit down again.
And now you may sit down again.
I know many of you have stories to tell of highly fruitful cooperation.
I know many of you have stories to tell of highly fruitful cooperation.
We will later this morning, revisit some of the results we have achieved and which you have contributed to.
We will later this morning, revisit some of the results we have achieved and which you have contributed to.
I would also like to thank the Norwegian Helsinki Committee for serving as contact point between NGOs in the beneficiary countries and organisations and institutions in Norway.
I would also like to thank the Norwegian Helsinki Committee for serving as contact point between NGOs in the beneficiary countries and organisations and institutions in Norway.
They have had an important role in providing information and guidance on possibilities for partnerships and for facilitating exchange of knowledge and best practices.
They have had an important role in providing information and guidance on possibilities for partnerships and for facilitating exchange of knowledge and best practices.
But a real strengthening of civil society cross Europe has to be developed from within, based on citizens' engagement and needs.
But a real strengthening of civil society cross Europe has to be developed from within, based on citizens' engagement and needs.
To ensure that the NGO-programmes serve the needs in the countries, they are operated by local fund operators in the partner countries.
To ensure that the NGO-programmes serve the needs in the countries, they are operated by local fund operators in the partner countries.
I so, to those of you in the audience that represents one of the local fund operators.
I so, to those of you in the audience that represents one of the local fund operators.
Please pay attention now!
Please pay attention now!
I ask you to stand up.
I ask you to stand up.
You have given our NGO programmes local ownership.
You have given our NGO programmes local ownership.
You have carefully executed your administrative responsibilities.
You have carefully executed your administrative responsibilities.
And you have contributed to the empowering of local voices and organizations.
And you have contributed to the empowering of local voices and organizations.
On behalf of the Government I would like to extend our gratitude and our warm applause.
On behalf of the Government I would like to extend our gratitude and our warm applause.
Together with thousands of NGOs we have made civil society stronger.
Together with thousands of NGOs we have made civil society stronger.
We have seen laws been modified and changed.Rights for vulnerable secured and improvedNear half a million people gaining access to basic services
We have seen laws been modified and changed.Rights for vulnerable secured and improvedNear half a million people gaining access to basic services
And most importantly: more people have been engaged.
And most importantly: more people have been engaged.
More people have been turned into active citizens.
More people have been turned into active citizens.
However, we still have to continue our common efforts.
However, we still have to continue our common efforts.
Democracy, human rights and equality cannot be taken for granted - as a natural ending point in the evolution of our societies.
Democracy, human rights and equality cannot be taken for granted - as a natural ending point in the evolution of our societies.
As mentioned, our common European values need constant nurturing and attention.
As mentioned, our common European values need constant nurturing and attention.
Our Grants will continue to be a fertilizer.
Our Grants will continue to be a fertilizer.
I hope everyone of you, existing and potentially new partners, will join us in working together for a strong civil society in Europe.
I hope everyone of you, existing and potentially new partners, will join us in working together for a strong civil society in Europe.
Conference: Working Together for a Strong Civil Society in Europe
Konferanse: Sammen om et sterkt sivilt samfunn i Europa
Opening remarks at civil society conference
Åpningsinnlegg på konferanse om sivilt samfunn
EEA and EU Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen's opening remarks at the conference "Working Together for a Strong Civil Society in Europe» in Oslo 6 June.
EØS- og EU-minister Frank Bakke-Jensens åpningsinnlegg på konferansen «Sammen om et sterkt sivilt samfunn i Europa» i Oslo 6. juni.
Norway supports civil society in Syria
Norge støtter sivilsamfunn i Syria
“Given the grim situation in Syria today, it is important to support efforts to build up local civil leadership.
- I den dystre situasjonen i dagens Syria, er det viktig å støtte oppbyggingen av lokalt sivilt lederskap.
French version: La Norvège soutient la société civile en Syrie
Fransk versjon av pressemeldingen La Norvège soutient la société civile en Syrie
Norway is a major humanitarian actor in Syria, and has provided NOK 425 million since the conflict started in March 2011, including NOK 210 million this year.
Norge er en stor humanitær aktør i Syria, med 425 millioner kroner i støtte siden konflikten tok til i mars 2011, inklusive 210 millioner kroner i år.
This funding will be channelled through Norwegian People’s Aid and will be used for capacity building and training in Syrian civil society networks.
Midlene kanaliseres gjennom Norsk Folkehjelp og vil brukes til opplæring og kapasitetsbygging av syriske sivilsamfunnsnettverk.
The work is being coordinated with the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces.
Innsatsen koordineres med den syriske Nasjonalkoalisjonen.
“The people living in the parts of Syria where the government apparatus has broken down no longer have access to services that the state used to provide.
- Befolkningen som bor i de delene av Syria hvor statsapparatet har brutt sammen har ikke lenger tilgang på tjenester som staten tradisjonelt har levert.
In addition, various armed groups have taken over power in many provinces.
I tillegg har ulike væpnede aktører tatt en styrende rolle i mange provinser.
It is very important to support the Syrians’ efforts to establish civilian governance mechanisms in the conflict areas,” said Mr Eide.
Det er svært viktig å støtte syrernes forsøk på å etablere sivile styringsmekanismer i konfliktområdene, sier Eide.
Last week, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres reported to the UN Security Council on the indescribable suffering the Syrian crisis is causing for the civilian population.
FNs nødhjelpskoordinator, Valerie Amos, og FNs høykommissær for flyktninger, Antonio Guterres, redegjorde sist uke i FNs sikkerhetsråd om hvordan Syria-krisen skaper ufattelig lidelse for sivilbefolkningen.
Around 8 000 Syrians are fleeing the country every day, and some 6.8 million are now in need of humanitarian assistance.
8000 syrere flykter fra landet hver dag, og om lag 6,8 millioner mennesker har nå behov for humanitær bistand.
Otherwise it will not be possible to put enough pressure on the parties to reverse the negative trend,” said Mr Eide.
Uten dette vil det ikke kunne mobiliseres tilstrekkelig press på partene til å snu den negative utviklingen, sier Eide.
Norway to give additional NOK 100 million to help Syrian refugees
Norge gir nye 100 millioner til syriske flyktninger
Norway urges Security Council to respond decisively to situation in Syria
Oppfordrer Sikkerhetsrådet til å ta ansvar i Syria
In my talks with Foreign Minister Lieberman and President Abbas, I have urged all parties to stop the attacks and resume efforts to bring about a political solution,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
I mine samtaler med utenriksminister Lieberman og president Abbas har jeg oppfordret alle parter til å stanse angrepene og gjenoppta arbeidet med en politisk løsning.
‘The dramatic escalation of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians is having completely unacceptable consequences for civilians.
- Den dramatiske opptrappingen av konflikten mellom israelerne og palestinerne har fullstendig uakseptable konsekvenser for sivile.
A large number of Palestinians, many of them children, have been killed or wounded in the Gaza Strip since the massive Israeli military operation was launched on Monday evening.
Et stort antall palestinere, også mange barn, er drept og skadet på Gazastripen siden den omfattende israelske militæroperasjonen startet mandag kveld.
The situation in Gaza is now extremely critical following hundreds of air strikes, and many homes have been destroyed.
Hundrevis av bombeangrep har ført til en svært kritisk situasjon i Gaza, og mange boliger er ødelagt.
There are also reports of direct attacks on journalists.
Det meldes også om at journalister skal være direkte angrepet.
During the past few days, several hundred rockets have been fired from Gaza into Israel, fortunately without loss of life so far.
De siste dagene har også flere hundre raketter fra Gaza slått ned i Israel, heldigvis uten at liv har gått tapt til nå.
‘Norway condemns the rocket attacks on Israel, which threaten civilians indiscriminately.
- Norge fordømmer rakettangrepene mot Israel, som rammer sivile vilkårlig.
Israel has the right to defend itself within the framework of international law.
Israel har rett til å forsvare seg innenfor rammen av folkeretten.
I emphasised this point in my conversation with Israel’s foreign minister.
Dette understreket jeg i min samtale med Israels utenriksminister.
As the strongest military power in the conflict, Israel has a particular responsibility here,’ said Mr Brende.
Som den sterkeste militærmakten har Israel et særlig ansvar, sier utenriksministeren.
‘There is no alternative to a political solution to the conflict.
- Det finnes ikke noe alternativ til en politisk løsning på konflikten.
The first step must be a ceasefire.
Først må det bli våpenhvile.
Restrictions must be lifted so that it is possible for the people of Gaza to live normal lives.
Restriksjonene må oppheves slik at det blir mulig å leve normale liv i Gaza.
But only a final agreement on a two-state solution and an end to the occupation of the West Bank can create lasting peace,’ said Foreign Minister Brende.
Men bare en endelig avtale om en tostatsløsning og slutt på okkupasjonen av Vestbredden kan skape varig fred, sier utenriksministeren.
Gaza crisis: Foreign Minister Brende condemns huge loss of civilian lives
Krisen i Gaza: Utenriksminister Brende fordømmer det store tapet av sivile liv
Norway provides NOK 30 million for emergency aid in Gaza
Norge gir 30 millioner kroner til akutt nødhjelp i Gaza
Strong Norwegian reaction to escalating violence in Gaza
Sterk norsk reaksjon på tiltagende voldsbruk i Gaza
Unacceptable consequences for the civilian population
- Uakseptable konsekvenser for sivilbefolkningen
Norway concerned about civilian casualties in Gaza and Israel
Norge bekymret over sivile ofre i Gaza og Israel
“The escalation of the violence is worrying, and any further escalation could have grave consequences.
Eskaleringen av volden er urovekkende og ytterligere opptrapping kan få alvorlige konsekvenser.
A great responsibility now rests on all parties to bring an end to the hostilities as quickly as possible,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
Det hviler nå et stort ansvar på alle parter i å sikre en raskest mulig stans i krigføringen, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
The escalation of the violence is worrying, and any further escalation could have grave consequences.
Eskaleringen av volden er urovekkende og ytterligere opptrapping kan få alvorlige konsekvenser.
“We call on the Israeli authorities to act responsibly.
- Vi ber israelske myndigheter om å vise ansvar.
Moreover, the distinction between combatants and non-combatants must be respected, so that the loss of civilian lives is avoided.
I tillegg må skillet mellom stridende og ikke-stridende respekteres slik at sivile tap unngås.
The disproportionate use of force, beyond self-defence, is unacceptable.
Uforholdsmessig bruk av makt som går utover selvforsvar er uakseptabelt.
Gaza is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, and the risk of innocent lives being lost or civilians being injured is great,” Mr Eide said.
Gaza er et av verdens mest folketette områder, og risikoen for at uskyldige liv går tapt eller sivile blir skadet er stor, sier utenriksministeren.
“Once again, we would like to make plain that the rocket attacks on Israel are totally unacceptable and must be stopped immediately,” the Foreign Minister said.
- Vi gjentar at rakettangrepene mot Israel er helt uakseptable og må opphøre snarest, sier Eide.
In addition to the civilian casualties, there are also reports of substantial material damage.
I tillegg til de sivile ofrene er det rapportert om store materielle skader.
The Palestinian Authority cannot be held responsible for what is currently happening in Gaza.
De palestinske selvstyremyndighetene kan ikke stilles til ansvar for det som nå skjer i Gaza.
Civilians must be better protected in armed conflicts
Sivile må beskyttes bedre i væpnet konflikt
“It is the civilian population that is hardest hit in armed conflicts.
- Det er sivilbefolkningen som rammes hardest i væpnede konflikter.
“The fact that civilians are so hard hit in armed conflicts is often due to lack of knowledge of or lack of respect for the rules.
- Det at sivile rammes så hardt i væpnet konflikt skyldes ofte mangel på kunnskap om, eller mangel på respekt for, reglene.
The previous conferences in the series were held in Indonesia, Argentina and Uganda.
Tidligere har tilsvarende seminarer blitt avholdt i Indonesia, Argentina og Uganda.
This process will culminate in a global conference, which will be held in Oslo 23–24 May 2013.
Prosessen leder opp til en global konferanse, som vil finne sted i Oslo 23. og 24. mai 2013.
Syria: civilians at serious risk
Syria: Sivile i større fare
“I fully understand General Mood’s decision to suspend UNSMIS’s operations.
- Jeg har full forståelse for general Moods beslutning om å stanse UNSMIS' operasjoner.
The risk to the observers’ safety is a serious cause of concern.
Observatørenes sikkerhet er en alvorlig bekymring.
The Syrian authorities have recently been obstructing UNSMIS’s work.
Syriske myndigheter har i senere tid hindret UNSMIS i å utføre sitt arbeid.
They have, for example, denied UNSMIS access to areas where massacres initiated by the regime have taken place.
Regimet har blant annet nektet UNSMIS adgang til områder hvor regimeinitierte massakre har funnet sted.
The situation in Syria is alarming and is growing steadily worse.
Situasjonen i Syria er alarmerende og blir stadig verre.
The Syrian regime must be held accountable for the atrocities that have been perpetrated against its own people,” said Mr Støre.
Det syriske regimet må stilles til ansvar for grove overgrep mot egen befolkning, sier utenriksministeren.
Norway concerned over renewed clashes between Sudan and South Sudan
Norge bekymret over nye sammenstøt mellom Sudan og Sør-Sudan
“We are concerned by new reports of serious military clashes in the border areas between Sudan and South Sudan.
- Vi er bekymret over nye rapporter om alvorlige militære sammenstøt i grenseområdene mellom Sudan og Sør-Sudan.
It is vital that the two states respect each other’s sovereignty,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Det er helt avgjørende at de to statene respekterer hverandres suverenitet, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Over the last few days there have been reports of renewed military clashes between Sudan and South Sudan.
De siste dagene er det kommer rapporter om nye militære sammenstøt mellom Sudan og Sør-Sudan.
During the past week Sudan has bombed targets near the oil fields in South Sudan.
Sudan har den siste uka bombet mål nær oljefeltene i Sør-Sudan.
South Sudan has taken control of the Heglig area, where Sudan’s strategically important oil production is located.
Sør-Sudan har tatt kontroll over Heglig-området der Sudan har sin strategisk viktige oljeproduksjon.
The situation on the ground is unclear and the reports are to a certain extent contradictory.
Situasjonen på bakken er uklar og informasjonen til dels motstridende.
“We urge both parties to pull back their troops to where they were positioned before the recent escalation.
- Vi oppfordrer begge parter til å trekke sine styrker tilbake til der de sto før den siste opptrappingen.
In Norway’s view it is essential that the postponed summit between the two countries’ presidents takes place as soon as possible.
Norge mener det er viktig at det utsatte toppmøtet mellom de to landenes presidenter finner sted så raskt som mulig.
Negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan on outstanding issues following South Sudan’s independence on 9 July last year are underway in Addis Ababa, led by the African Union and former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki.
Forhandlingene mellom Sudan og Sør-Sudan om uavklarte spørsmål etter Sør-Sudans uavhengighet 9. juli i fjor foregår i Addis Abeba, under ledelse av Den afrikanske union (AU) og tidligere president Thabo Mbeki.
Norway supports these efforts, for example by making Norwegian oil expertise available to the AU High Level Implementation Panel.
Norge støtter dette arbeidet blant annet ved å stille norsk oljeekspertise til rådighet for AUs forhandlingspanel.
Norway calls on Sudan and South Sudan to refrain from military force
Norge ber Sudan og Sør-Sudan avstå fra militær maktbruk
The fund’s capital will be equivalent to around NOK 1.3 billion, of which Norway is to provide NOK 300 million.
Fondets størrelse blir på 1,3 milliarder kroner, der Norge bidrar med 300 millioner.
Green Africa Power will offer long-term loans for private investments in the lowest-income groups of countries in Africa.
Green Africa Power vil tilby langsiktige lån til private investeringer i de minst utviklede landene i Afrika.
Green Africa Power is run by the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), which Norway has just joined.
Initiativet til Green Africa Power ble tatt av donorgruppen Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) som Norge nylig har blitt medlem av.
PIDG has established seven other companies in addition to Green Africa Power, all of which customise solutions to ensure that planned infrastructure projects are carried out.
PIDG har etablert syv selskaper, i tillegg til Green Africa Power.
‘Access to energy is essential for economic and social development.
- Tilgang til energi er en forutsetning for økonomisk og sosial utvikling.
Mr Brende announced Norway’s support during his address at the fourth Norwegian–African Business Summit in Oslo today.
Brende kunngjorde støtten under sitt innlegg ved Norwegian-African Business Summit i Oslo i dag.
Norway pledges NOK 300 million to stimulate private investment in clean energy in Africa
300 millioner til private investeringer i ren energi i Afrika
‘More than 700 million people in Africa lack electricity, and the continent is in urgent need of investment in renewable energy.
- Mer enn 700 millioner mennesker i Afrika mangler elektrisitet, og kontinentet trenger sårt investeringer i fornybar energi.
Nicaragua, 22-23 January 2009
Guatemala 20.-21. januar, Nicaragua 22.-23. januar 2009
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
First of all, I would like to say how pleased I am to have the honour of opening this seminar on clean energy, at which both the public and the private sectors in Nicaragua and Norway are represented.
First of all, I would like to say how pleased I am to have the honour of opening this seminar on clean energy, at which both the public and the private sectors in Guatemala/Nicaragua and Norway are represented.
The background to this seminar is that we hope to initiate a dialogue with Nicaragua to identify opportunities for increased cooperation between our two countries in the energy sector.
The background to this seminar is that we hope to initiate a dialogue with Guatemala/Nicaragua to identify opportunities for increased cooperation between our two countries in the energy sector.
Judging by the participants here today, I feel confident that we have gathered the right people, both from the public and the private sector, to launch such a dialogue.
Judging by the participants here today, I feel confident that we have gathered the right people, both from the public and the private sector, to launch such a dialogue.
The reason why we want to put clean energy on the agenda is that through a hundred years, Norway has developed extensive expertise in the field of hydropower development.
The reason why we want to put clean energy on the agenda is that through a hundred years, Norway has developed extensive expertise in the field of hydropower development.
In recent years we have also gained extensive experience of solar and wind power.
In recent years we have also gained extensive experience of solar and wind power.
Nicaragua, on the other hand, has great potential for developing more hydro, solar and wind power.
Guatemala/Nicaragua, on the other hand, has great potential for developing more hydro, solar and wind power.
I believe this provides a good basis for future cooperation.
I believe this provides a good basis for future cooperation.
We know that 1.5 billion people around the world are without access to modern forms of energy.
We know that 1.5 billion people around the world are without access to modern forms of energy.
We also know that lack of access to energy is a key hinder to economic and social development.
We also know that lack of access to energy is a key hinder to economic and social development.
Access to energy is a key to the fulfilment of the United Nations Millenium Goals when it comes to the goals on areas like education, health and water.
Access to energy is a key to the fulfilment of the United Nations Millenium Goals when it comes to the goals on areas like education, health and water.
First a few words about Norway as an energy nation.
First a few words about Norway as an energy nation.
A hundred years ago, Norway was a very poor country.
A hundred years ago, Norway was a very poor country.
It was also about a hundred years ago that people became aware of the hydroelectric potential of Norway’s many rivers and waterfalls.
It was also about a hundred years ago that people became aware of the hydroelectric potential of Norway’s many rivers and waterfalls.
By developing our hydropower resources, we were able to provide energy for industrial development and electricity to light and heat our homes.
By developing our hydropower resources, we were able to provide energy for industrial development and electricity to light and heat our homes.
This laid the basis for Norway’s economic transformation into the rich country it has become.
This laid the basis for Norway’s economic transformation into the rich country it has become.
One important characteristic is that everyone could take part in the development of the modern welfare state.
One important characteristic is that everyone could take part in the development of the modern welfare state.
Today 99% of the electricity we consume is hydroelectric, and Norway is the world’s 6th largest producer of hydropower.
Today 99% of the electricity we consume is hydroelectric, and Norway is the world’s 6th largest producer of hydropower.
But the development of our hydropower resources has not only led to prosperity.
But the development of our hydropower resources has not only led to prosperity.