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I am looking forward to continued fruitful cooperation as we work to provide safe schools for all.
I am looking forward to continued fruitful cooperation as we work to provide safe schools for all.
Safe Schools – opening statement
Safe Schools – åpningsinnlegg
State secretary Laila Bokhari's opening statement at a conference on protecting school children in war and conflict.
Statssekretær Laila Bokharis åpningsinnlegg på en konferanse om beskyttelse av skolebarn i krig og konflikt.
Closing the Gap: Safety nets where the needs are greatest
Closing the Gap: Safety nets where the needs are greatest
World Bank, New York, 21 April 2012
Verdensbanken, New York, 21. april 2012
Minister of International Development Heikki Holmås gave this opening speech at the World Bank's ministerial meeting on social safety nets and distribution in poor countries.
Utviklingsminister Heikki Holmås holdt innledningstalen under Verdensbankens ministermøte om sosiale sikkerhetsnett og fordeling i fattige land.
The session was part of the World Bank's and IMF's spring meeting 2012.
Møtet var en del av Verdensbankens og IMFs vårmøte 2012.
Ministers, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.
Ministers, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.
First of all, I would like to thank the Bank for the invitation to this Round Table to discuss the broad, complex and vital issue of Social Protection.
First of all, I would like to thank the Bank for the invitation to this Round Table to discuss the broad, complex and vital issue of Social Protection.
Progress in poverty reduction has been substantial on a global level, but inequality has also increased in many countries.
Progress in poverty reduction has been substantial on a global level, but inequality has also increased in many countries.
The impact of growth on poverty reduction has been disappointing.
The impact of growth on poverty reduction has been disappointing.
In too many countries we are witnessing jobless growth.
In too many countries we are witnessing jobless growth.
And in many countries the growth has been commodity drive.
And in many countries the growth has been commodity drive.
We do not see the same kind of distribution and job growth needed for this to be fair growth.
We do not see the same kind of distribution and job growth needed for this to be fair growth.
Populations are continuing to grow fast, with an enormous need for jobs in the years to come.
Populations are continuing to grow fast, with an enormous need for jobs in the years to come.
Financial turmoil, as well as volatility in food and fuel prices has increased the vulnerability of populations.
Financial turmoil, as well as volatility in food and fuel prices has increased the vulnerability of populations.
I find the strategy broadly relevant as a guide and framework for meeting these challenges and intensify efforts and progress towards poverty eradication.
I find the strategy broadly relevant as a guide and framework for meeting these challenges and intensify efforts and progress towards poverty eradication.
I would like to recommend a book that was really enlightening to me.
I would like to recommend a book that was really enlightening to me.
It is a book called "Spirit Level: Why equal societies almost always perform better”.
It is a book called "Spirit Level: Why equal societies almost always perform better”.
The key aspect of the book was to look at trust.
The key aspect of the book was to look at trust.
If you look at countries where inequality is small, then the trust is predominant.
If you look at countries where inequality is small, then the trust is predominant.
"Trust" means that we support each other.
"Trust" means that we support each other.
It means that when somebody needs help then we help the person, because we feel that we are in the same boat.
It means that when somebody needs help then we help the person, because we feel that we are in the same boat.
And trust is key to good societies and their development.
And trust is key to good societies and their development.
Needless to say, trust is important for markets to function, because if you don't have trust, then you don't have well functioning markets.
Needless to say, trust is important for markets to function, because if you don't have trust, then you don't have well functioning markets.
We know from broad experience that better social protection systems are important beyond their main purpose - they are also likely to promote economic growth.
We know from broad experience that better social protection systems are important beyond their main purpose - they are also likely to promote economic growth.
And, we know from broad research that social security transfers’ adverse effects are close to non-existent in the context of poverty – the transfers’ main effect is on the contrary, to increase the opportunity for work.
And, we know from broad research that social security transfers’ adverse effects are close to non-existent in the context of poverty – the transfers’ main effect is on the contrary, to increase the opportunity for work.
So, does developing safety nets in poor countries require a different approach than what we have in many of the rich countries?
So, does developing safety nets in poor countries require a different approach than what we have in many of the rich countries?
Yes, I believe it does.
Yes, I believe it does.
Not only in design and approach, it also calls for “smart economics”.
Not only in design and approach, it also calls for “smart economics”.
The Bank has showed us how small contributions builds capacity to take up bigger loans, and gives positive effects on investment in social safety nets in many countries.
The Bank has showed us how small contributions builds capacity to take up bigger loans, and gives positive effects on investment in social safety nets in many countries.
I would like to share with you some of the lessons about growth in Norway.
I would like to share with you some of the lessons about growth in Norway.
Everyone knows that Norway is fairly rich from oil revenues.
Everyone knows that Norway is fairly rich from oil revenues.
But actually the prosperity in Norway did not start with the oil revenues.
But actually the prosperity in Norway did not start with the oil revenues.
It came from a combination of factors in place.
It came from a combination of factors in place.
Our society was built on a strong social dialogue, where productivity increase led to both growth in wages and growth in profits.
Our society was built on a strong social dialogue, where productivity increase led to both growth in wages and growth in profits.
Also, we had a decrease in inequality in Norway, from 1938 up to 1989.This also links up to the fact that we had a strong gender agenda in Norway from the 60’s through the 70’s and onwards – an agenda that also my mother took part in.
Also, we had a decrease in inequality in Norway, from 1938 up to 1989.This also links up to the fact that we had a strong gender agenda in Norway from the 60’s through the 70’s and onwards – an agenda that also my mother took part in.
As a matter of fact, if we had the same amount of women working as the average OECD level, this would be a loss of income in Norway equal to the total gains of our pension fund, the oil revenues.
As a matter of fact, if we had the same amount of women working as the average OECD level, this would be a loss of income in Norway equal to the total gains of our pension fund, the oil revenues.
So, having a clear gender agenda is extremely important.
So, having a clear gender agenda is extremely important.
So what are the opportunities and future role for the development-partners and the World Bank?
So what are the opportunities and future role for the development-partners and the World Bank?
I believe encouraging a strong focus on the core messages in the new strategy, is a common endeavour.
I believe encouraging a strong focus on the core messages in the new strategy, is a common endeavour.
We need to push for building social safety nets in more countries.
We need to push for building social safety nets in more countries.
It is good for growth, it is good for equality, it is good for the welfare of people and thereby fulfilling fundamental human rights.
It is good for growth, it is good for equality, it is good for the welfare of people and thereby fulfilling fundamental human rights.
We also need a broader debate, as a social safety net is only one part of the building blocks needed to create more inclusive growth, with more equality.
We also need a broader debate, as a social safety net is only one part of the building blocks needed to create more inclusive growth, with more equality.
And more equality leads to better societies for all.
And more equality leads to better societies for all.
We are here because we care about the Sahel.
We are here because we care about the Sahel.
Insecurity in this region affects us all.
Insecurity in this region affects us all.
Stability and development in the Sahel is clearly to our advantage.
Stability and development in the Sahel is clearly to our advantage.
We know this region faces serious threats and challenges, but there are also some more hopeful signs.
We know this region faces serious threats and challenges, but there are also some more hopeful signs.
Let me start with the downside such as the menace of terrorism.
Let me start with the downside such as the menace of terrorism.
We observed with horror the tragic events at Radisson Blu in Bamako as well as the recent attacks on Minusma in Northern Mali.
We observed with horror the tragic events at Radisson Blu in Bamako as well as the recent attacks on Minusma in Northern Mali.
The incidents clearly demonstrate that al Qaida-linked groups are determined to undermine the fragile peace process in Mali.
The incidents clearly demonstrate that al Qaida-linked groups are determined to undermine the fragile peace process in Mali.
These terror groups with international links have not been part of the Malian peace process.
These terror groups with international links have not been part of the Malian peace process.
They remain a difficult obstacle for peace and security in Mali as well as the entire region.
They remain a difficult obstacle for peace and security in Mali as well as the entire region.
The complexity of the situation highlights why it is vital that the international community remains engaged in Mali.
The complexity of the situation highlights why it is vital that the international community remains engaged in Mali.
At the same time, the prime responsibility for the implementation of the peace agreement lies with the parties to the conflict themselves.
At the same time, the prime responsibility for the implementation of the peace agreement lies with the parties to the conflict themselves.
They must make the tough decisions to sustain and secure the peace process.
They must make the tough decisions to sustain and secure the peace process.
In particular, the Malian Government must deliver on its commitments.
In particular, the Malian Government must deliver on its commitments.
While much focus has been on building a lasting peace in Mali, we must not forget that other countries in the region remain highly fragile.
While much focus has been on building a lasting peace in Mali, we must not forget that other countries in the region remain highly fragile.
For instance, we must closely monitor Niger, which next year will undergo elections that might potentially be challenging.
For instance, we must closely monitor Niger, which next year will undergo elections that might potentially be challenging.
This country, as well as Chad, are vulnerable to security threats from their neighbourhood such as Boko Haram in Nigeria and the crisis in Libya.
This country, as well as Chad, are vulnerable to security threats from their neighbourhood such as Boko Haram in Nigeria and the crisis in Libya.
To respond to these challenges Niger and Chad spend a disproportionately large amount on security.
To respond to these challenges Niger and Chad spend a disproportionately large amount on security.
This comes at the expense of much needed programmes on education, health and food security.
This comes at the expense of much needed programmes on education, health and food security.
We all know that one of the drivers behind today's migration crisis in Europe is the lack of opportunities for the youth in their home countries.
We all know that one of the drivers behind today's migration crisis in Europe is the lack of opportunities for the youth in their home countries.
The grip various criminal groups have taken over large spaces in the Sahel adds to the problem.
The grip various criminal groups have taken over large spaces in the Sahel adds to the problem.
An important contribution to the current migration crisis would be to combat the illicit networks behind human smuggling and trafficking.
An important contribution to the current migration crisis would be to combat the illicit networks behind human smuggling and trafficking.
These networks are also responsible for drug trafficking as well as illegal trade in small arms and light weapons.
These networks are also responsible for drug trafficking as well as illegal trade in small arms and light weapons.
Illicit smuggling groups thrive in the absence of legitimate state authority and the instability provoked by extremism and jihadism.
Illicit smuggling groups thrive in the absence of legitimate state authority and the instability provoked by extremism and jihadism.
Some affirm that there is now a power vacuum in the vast Sahel region.
Some affirm that there is now a power vacuum in the vast Sahel region.
I do not agree.
I do not agree.
The problem is not absence of control, but rather that the wrong people are in control over these sparsely populated areas.
The problem is not absence of control, but rather that the wrong people are in control over these sparsely populated areas.
Enhanced security and military efforts are still needed.
Enhanced security and military efforts are still needed.
We applaud the French military contributions such as Serval and Barkhane.
We applaud the French military contributions such as Serval and Barkhane.
Norway is fully committed to Minusma, and we plan to contribute in the EUTM.
Norway is fully committed to Minusma, and we plan to contribute in the EUTM.
However, we must also address the underlying root causes: acute poverty, marginalisation, food insecurity and a growing young population with limited hopes for the future.
However, we must also address the underlying root causes: acute poverty, marginalisation, food insecurity and a growing young population with limited hopes for the future.
That task is even more difficult given the current budgetary constraints experienced by many donor countries.
That task is even more difficult given the current budgetary constraints experienced by many donor countries.
It is vital to focus on security while supporting resilience in local Sahel communities, and thus paving the way for long-term sustainable development.
It is vital to focus on security while supporting resilience in local Sahel communities, and thus paving the way for long-term sustainable development.
Security, resilience and development are fundamental pillars in promoting stability in the region.
Security, resilience and development are fundamental pillars in promoting stability in the region.
Yet we will never succeed unless we also properly address a fourth pillar: governance.
Yet we will never succeed unless we also properly address a fourth pillar: governance.
Local populations must perceive their governments as transparent, fair, credible and legitimate.
Local populations must perceive their governments as transparent, fair, credible and legitimate.
In this vein, strengthening the role of women in the Sahel – politically and in the economic and social life – is essential.
In this vein, strengthening the role of women in the Sahel – politically and in the economic and social life – is essential.
This is not least important from a human rights perspective.
This is not least important from a human rights perspective.
I am convinced that empowering women will benefit the Sahel societies.
I am convinced that empowering women will benefit the Sahel societies.
There are also some good news from the region.
There are also some good news from the region.
Burkina Faso has just conducted its first genuinely free elections in more than three decades.
Burkina Faso has just conducted its first genuinely free elections in more than three decades.
This happened only a few months after a coup d'état was averted.
This happened only a few months after a coup d'état was averted.
A new president is now elected through a well-conducted ballot.
A new president is now elected through a well-conducted ballot.
I hope the experiences in Burkina Faso will inspire neighbour countries.
I hope the experiences in Burkina Faso will inspire neighbour countries.
The peace and reconciliation agreement for Mali also gives reason for hope, despite the continued terrorist threat.
The peace and reconciliation agreement for Mali also gives reason for hope, despite the continued terrorist threat.
The recent OECD meeting in Paris was an important demonstration of the international support to the people of Mali.
The recent OECD meeting in Paris was an important demonstration of the international support to the people of Mali.
The Valletta Summit proposed a balanced and long-term plan of action on how to deal with the migration challenges as well as a funding mechanism.
The Valletta Summit proposed a balanced and long-term plan of action on how to deal with the migration challenges as well as a funding mechanism.
Key items for joint follow-up include:
Key items for joint follow-up include:
the need to address root causes of migration in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa,
the need to address root causes of migration in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa,
the need to invest in development, jobs and good governance, fighting criminal networks running much of the irregular migration racket, and
the need to invest in development, jobs and good governance, fighting criminal networks running much of the irregular migration racket, and
providing protection to refugees and those in need.
providing protection to refugees and those in need.
In short, to achieve this, we must forge strong partnerships.
In short, to achieve this, we must forge strong partnerships.
We appreciate that the Sahel countries are taking on greater leadership and ownership of the initiatives addressing the challenges of their region.
We appreciate that the Sahel countries are taking on greater leadership and ownership of the initiatives addressing the challenges of their region.
This was demonstrated at the fourth meeting of the Ministerial Coordination Platform and the Second Summit of the G 5 Sahel.
This was demonstrated at the fourth meeting of the Ministerial Coordination Platform and the Second Summit of the G 5 Sahel.
An important task for our informal network is to support the Sahel governments in assuming their responsibilities for their own populations.
An important task for our informal network is to support the Sahel governments in assuming their responsibilities for their own populations.
The region needs friends, and this informal network is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the Sahel.
The region needs friends, and this informal network is a clear demonstration of our commitment to the Sahel.
I wish you a constructive and fruitful discussions and a wonderful time here in wintry Oslo.
I wish you a constructive and fruitful discussions and a wonderful time here in wintry Oslo.
Opening Speech at Gathering for Sahel Special Envoys
Åpningsinnlegg på møte for spesialutsendinger for Sahel
Oslo, 3 December 2015
Oslo, 3. desember 2015
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's speech at a meeting for Sahel special envoys with representatives from donor countries, the UN, EU, OECD and the World Bank - in Oslo 3 and 4 December.
Statssekretær Tore Hattrem holdt dette innlegget på et møte for spesialutsendinger for Sahel med deltakelse fra giverland og representanter fra FN, EU, OECD og Verdensbanken - i Oslo 3. og 4. desember.
Norwegian Forests
Norsk Skogpolitikk
Norway doubles support to the Sahrawi population
Norge dobler støtten til den sahrawiske befolkning
We supports the Secretary-General in his appeal to the parties to engage in direct negotiations without preconditions.
Vi støtter generalsekretærens oppfordring til partene om direkte forhandlinger uten forhåndsbetingelser.
“The Government will make NOK 11.9 million available in 2009 for various humanitarian measures to improve the situation of the Sahrawi population.
- Regjeringen vil stille til rådighet 11,9 millioner kroner i 2009 for ulike humanitære tiltak for den sahrawiske befolkningen.
This is more than twice last year’s allocation,” Mr Støre added.
Dette er mer enn en dobling av fjorårets innsats, sier Støre.
The Norwegian funding will mainly be channelled through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Land Mine Action and Norwegian Church Aid.
Den norske støtten vil i hovedsak bli kanalisert gjennom FNs høykommissær for flyktninger (UNHCR), Land Mine Action og Kirkens Nødhjelp.
Norway disburses NOK 60 million for salaries in the Palestinian civilian public sector
Norge utbetaler 60 mill kroner i støtte til lønninger i palestinsk sivil offentlig sektor
According to Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway has now disbursed NOK 60 million (about USD 10 million) for salaries of employees in the Palestinian civilian public sector.
Norge har nå utbetalt 60 millioner kroner (tilsvarende USD 10 millioner) i lønninger til ansatte i palestinsk sivil offentlig sektor, opplyser utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“The critical situation in Gaza has many causes, but it has been exacerbated by social destitution and despair.
- Den kritiske situasjonen i Gaza har mange årsaker, men sosial nød og fortvilelse har bidratt i negativ retning.
It is therefore particularly important that the Palestinian authorities receive financial support from the international community,” said Mr Støre.
Derfor er det særlig viktig at palestinske myndigheter mottar økonomisk støtte fra det internasjonale samfunn, sier Støre.
(Photo: Morten Hofstad, Helgelands Blad)
(Foto: Morten Hofstad, Helgelands Blad)
Out Of Office
NHD-byråkrater i praksis
EU repeals anti-dumping measures against Norwegian salmon
EU opphever antidumpingtiltakene mot norsk laks
The Council of the European Union decided today to repeal the anti-dumping measures on imports of farmed salmon originating in Norway with effect from 20 July.
EUs ministerråd har i dag besluttet å oppheve antidumpingtiltakene mot norsk oppdrettslaks med virkning fra 20. juli.
This means that the measures imposed by the EU on 21 January 2006 have now been withdrawn in their entirety.
Dette betyr at de tiltakene som EU innførte 21. januar 2006 i sin helhet er fjernet.
“Norway’s position all along has been that the measures against Norwegian were not justified, which was also confirmed by the WTO.
- Norge har hele tiden ment at tiltakene mot norsk laks ikke var berettiget noe også WTO bekreftet.
I am pleased that the EU is fulfilling its WTO obligations and now repealing the measures so that the situation of Norwegian salmon on the EU market can be normalised,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Jeg er glad for at EU oppfyller sine WTO-forpliktelser og nå opphever tiltakene slik at situasjonen for norsk laks på EU-markedet blir normalisert, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway brought the anti-dumping measures before the WTO Settlement Body.
Norge brakte tiltakene inn for tvisteløsning i WTO.
While the dispute proceedings were in progress, the European Commission initiated a review of the measures.
Mens tvistesaken pågikk i WTO igangsatte EU-kommisjonen en gjennomgang av tiltakene.
“We are pleased that the concerted effort made by the Norwegian authorities and the fish farming industry has been successful.
- Vi er glad for at målrettet innsats fra norske myndigheter og oppdrettsnæringas side har vunnet fram.