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Full transparency regarding loan conditions is key.
Full transparency regarding loan conditions is key.
In addition, without greater focus on responsible and sustainable lending and borrowing, we will jeopardise what has been achieved so far.
In addition, without greater focus on responsible and sustainable lending and borrowing, we will jeopardise what has been achieved so far.
Norway recently commissioned two studies on odious debt, by UNCTAD and the World Bank respectively.
Norway recently commissioned two studies on odious debt, by UNCTAD and the World Bank respectively.
We want to stimulate to a constructive debate on this important topic, and would like to commend UNCTAD for its contributions on this issue.
We want to stimulate to a constructive debate on this important topic, and would like to commend UNCTAD for its contributions on this issue.
Thirdly, there should be increased attention to global illicit cross-border financial flows which are estimated to amount to between USD 1 trillion and USD 1.6 trillion per year.
Thirdly, there should be increased attention to global illicit cross-border financial flows which are estimated to amount to between USD 1 trillion and USD 1.6 trillion per year.
Half of this amount is thought to originate in developing countries.
Half of this amount is thought to originate in developing countries.
This leakage of funds undermines the mobilisation of domestic resources, reduces funding for development, facilitates corruption and other criminal activities, weakens accountability and increases inequality.
This leakage of funds undermines the mobilisation of domestic resources, reduces funding for development, facilitates corruption and other criminal activities, weakens accountability and increases inequality.
These financial flows also undermine efforts to build well-functioning societies and democratic institutions.
These financial flows also undermine efforts to build well-functioning societies and democratic institutions.
Norway, together with a number of other countries and multilateral institutions, has taken a proactive role in this area, and is at present chairing an international task force that is addressing the complexity of the issue.
Norway, together with a number of other countries and multilateral institutions, has taken a proactive role in this area, and is at present chairing an international task force that is addressing the complexity of the issue.
Fourthly, increasing the voice and representation of developing countries in the Bretton Woods institutions is another area that needs closer attention.
Fourthly, increasing the voice and representation of developing countries in the Bretton Woods institutions is another area that needs closer attention.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me conclude by stating that UNCTAD can play a constructive role in assisting developing countries in addressing many of the challenges mentioned.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me conclude by stating that UNCTAD can play a constructive role in assisting developing countries in addressing many of the challenges mentioned.
However, it will only be able to do so if it reforms, becomes more efficient and focuses on its comparative advantages.
However, it will only be able to do so if it reforms, becomes more efficient and focuses on its comparative advantages.
UNCTAD XII's homepage
Hjemmesiden for UNCTAD XII
UNs conference on Trade and Development
FNs hjemmeside om handel og utvikling
UNCTAD XII
UNCTAD XII
Troll Future Development
Troll vidareutvikling
The Troll field can produce large volumes of oil and gas over a long period of time.
Trollfeltet kan produsere store olje- og gassmengder over lang tid.
The field holds about 10 % of the oil and gas on the Norwegian Shelf.
Feltet inneheld om lag 10 % av all olje og gass på norsk sokkel.
Troll is by far the largest gas field – four times the size of Ormen Lange.
Troll er det klart største gassfeltet, det er fire gonger større enn Ormen Lange.
Troll has also become one of the largest oil fields on the Shelf.
Troll har også utvikla seg til å bli eit av dei største oljefelta.
The Troll Licensees established a process for the future development of Troll with the aim to submit a Plan for Development and Operations in January 2008.
Rettshavarane på Troll la eit løp for den vidare utviklinga av Troll med mål om å fremje plan for utbygging og drift (PUD) i januar 2008.
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has followed the licensees’ work closely.
Oljedirektoratet har følgd rettshavarane sitt arbeid svært nøye.
The studies done by the NPD show a large potential for increased oil recovery from the Troll field.
Oljedirektoratet sine studier viser eit stort potensiale for auka oljeutvinning frå Trollfeltet.
The NPD is of the opinion that accelerated gas production, as planned in TFD, will lead to a direct loss of oil of around 65 million barrels.
Oljedirektoratet meiner akslerert gassproduksjon, slik planen er i TFD, vil føre til eit direkte oljetap på rundt 65 mill. fat.
In addition, the project involved increased gas production which can adversely affect the oil recovery in the long term.
I tillegg legg prosjektet opp til omfattande gassproduksjon som kan gå utover oljeutvinninga på lang sikt.
-Norway is an important and stable supplier of gas to Europe.
-Noreg er ein viktig og stabil leverandør av gass til Europa.
Norwegian exports supplies around 16 % of European gas consumption.
Noregs eksport dekkjer om lag 16 % av det europeiske gassforbruket.
“Increased investments in roads and railways; a reduction in the maintenance-lag for the first time in decades; and major investment in coastal administration.
- Økte investeringer i vei og jernbane, vedlikeholdsetterslepet i sektoren reduseres for første gang på tiår og storsatsning i kystforvaltningen.
The Høyre-Fr.P (Conservative-/ Progress Party) government’s fiscal budget proposals include NOK 54.6bn to transport.
H/FrP-regjeringens budsjettforslag inneholder 54,6 milliarder til samferdsel.
This is 14.1% higher than the budget proposed for 2014 by the previous government.
Det er 14,1 prosent over budsjettforslaget for 2014 fra rødgrønn regjering.
But equally important, the sector is now being reorganised to make it more efficient,” says transport minister Ketil Solvik-Olsen about the fiscal budget for 2015.
Men like viktig er det at sektoren nå omorganiseres for å bli langt mer effektiv, sier samferdselsminister Ketil Solvik-Olsen om statsbudsjettet for 2015.
“Increased investments in roads and railways; a reduction in the maintenance-lag for the first time in decades; and major investment in coastal administration.
-Økte investeringer i veg og jernbane, vedlikeholdsetterslepet i sektoren reduseres for første gang på tiår og storsatsning i kystforvaltningen.
The Høyre-Fr.P (Conservative-/ Progress Party) government’s fiscal budget proposals include NOK 54.6bn to transport.
H/FrP-regjeringens budsjettforslag inneholder 54,6 milliarder kroner til samferdsel.
This is 14.1% higher than the budget proposed for 2014 by the previous government.
Det er 14,1 prosent over budsjettforslaget for 2014 fra den rødgrønne regjeringen.
The operation and maintenance of today’s infrastructure will be given high priority.
Drift og vedlikehold av dagens infrastruktur skal ha høy prioritert.
“We must take care of the infrastructure we have.
- Vi må ta vare på den infrastrukturen vi har.
Over many years, the maintenance of roads and railways has increasingly lagged behind.
Over mange år har vedlikeholdsetterslepet økt på veg og bane.
In 2015, this will change.
I 2015 endres dette.
For the first time in decades, the maintenance-lag will be reduced.
For første gang på flere tiår vil vedlikeholdsetterslepet på veg bli redusert.
Combined with efficiency benefits we will also stop growth in maintenance-lag on the railways,” says Solvik-Olsen.
Kombinert med effektiviseringsgevinster vil man også på jernbanesiden få til stans i veksten av vedlikeholdsetterslepet, sier Solvik-Olsen.
NOK 26.8 billion to road network improvement schemes Allocations for road network improvement schemes increase by 18 per cent compared with the budget proposal for 2014 from the red-green alliance.
26,8 milliarder kroner til vegformål Bevilgningene til vegformål øker med 18 prosent sammenlignet med budsjettforslaget for 2014 fra den rødgrønne regjeringen.
This is based on a clear priority.
Det ligger en klar prioritering i bunn.
“We will ensure good maintenance.
- Vi skal sikre godt vedlikehold.
National road network tunnels will undergo considerable upgrading to satisfy the requirements for tunnel safety and electrical engineering standards.
I riksvegtunnelene vil det bli foretatt omfattende fornyingstiltak for å tilfredsstille kravene i tunnelsikkerhets- og elektroforskriftene.
The Government then wants to see rational progress made on projects that have already started in order to ensure effective use of resources.
Dernest ønsker regjeringen rasjonell framdrift på prosjekter som allerede er i gang for å sikre effektiv ressursutnyttelse.
In addition, we have capacity to implement major new road projects nationwide,” says the transport minister.
I tillegg har vi rom for å iverksette nye, store vegprosjekter over hele landet, sier samferdselsministeren.
Several major projects that have been planned on the basis of a high ratio of toll financing can start up with state grants.
Flere store prosjekter som i utgangspunktet har vært planlagt med høy bompengeandel kan startes opp med statlige bevilgninger.
All major projects that are planned for start-up in 2015 through the action programme of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration are eligible for start-up grants.
Alle store prosjekter som er forutsatt startet i 2015 gjennom handlingsprogrammet til Statens Vegvesen får oppstartsbevilgning.
In addition, NOK 600 million will be used in 2015 for the planning of more new road projects.
Det skal dessuten brukes 600 millioner kroner i 2015 til planlegging av ytterligere nye vegprosjekter.
For example, planning grants will be awarded for many key projects on the E39, E18 and E6 roads.
For eksempel vil det bli bevilget planleggingsmidler til mange viktige prosjekter på E39, E18 og E6.
The Government proposes that the so-called “interest compensation scheme” for county roads should continue in 2015, and that the investment framework should be increased from NOK 2 billion to NOK 3 billion.
Regjeringen foreslår at den såkalte rentekompensasjonsordningen for fylkesveier videreføres i 2015, og at investeringsrammen økes fra 2 milliarder kroner til 3 milliarder kroner.
It is proposed to spend NOK 272 million (from the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation’s budget) to improve tunnels on the county road network and NOK 200 million on county road improvements.
Det foreslås 272 millioner kroner (over Kommunal- og moderniseringsdepartementets budsjett) for å utbedre tunnelene på fylkesvegene og 200 millioner kroner til opprustning av fylkesvegene.
The work to protect county roads against rock slides will continue.
Skredsikring på fylkesvegene videreføres.
In total, this constitutes a considerable lift for the county road network.
Til sammen utgjør dette et betydelig løft for fylkesvegene.
“The county road network is perhaps the biggest winner among many budget winners, with an increase of fully 67 per cent,” says Mr Solvik-Olsen.
- Fylkesvegene er den kanskje største blant flere budsjettvinnere, med en økning på hele 67 prosent, sier Solvik-Olsen.
NOK 21 billion to rail network improvement schemes The Government is improving commuting by making public transport options more attractive.
21 milliarder kroner til jernbaneformål Regjeringen bedrer pendlerreisene ved å gjøre kollektivtilbudet mer attraktivt.
The allocations for rail purposes increase by 21 per cent compared with the budget proposal for 2014 from the red-green alliance.
Bevilgningene til jernbaneformål øker med 12,1 prosent sammenlignet med budsjettforslaget for 2014 fra den rødgrønne regjeringen.
Allocations to the Follo Line are way ahead of what was anticipated after two years in the National Transport Plan.
Bevilgningene til Follobanen ligger langt foran det som var forutsatt etter to år i Nasjonal transportplan.
Funding for the Fornebu Line will satisfy ambitions for the state to cover up to 50 per cent of the cost of major investments in public transport infrastructures in the four main cities.
Med midler til Fornebubanen oppfylles ambisjonen om at staten bør bidra med inntil 50 prosent av kostnadene ved store investeringer i infrastruktur for kollektivtransporten i de fire største byene.
NOK 3 billion for coastal administration purposes The budget proposal for coastal administration is 14.4 per cent higher that the red-green alliance’s proposal for 2014.
3 milliarder kroner til kystformål Budsjettforslaget for Kystforvaltningsområdet er 14,4 prosent høyere enn den rødgrønne regjeringens forslag for 2014.
The responsibility for coastal administration was transferred to the Ministry of Transport and Communication following the change of government last year, and it is now proposed to appropriate 10 per cent of the dividend from the new infrastructure fund to strengthen sea transport.
Ansvaret for kystforvaltningen ble overført til Samferdselsdepartementet etter regjeringsskiftet i fjor, og det foreslås nå å sette av 10 prosent av avkastningen fra det nye infrastrukturfondet til å styrke sjøtransporten.
The result is a major investment programme that will see the start-up of a number of important coastal projects.
Resultatet er storsatsing hvor flere viktige prosjekter på kystområdet startes opp.
With the exception of Borg harbour, Røsvikrenna, we will implement the development and planning of the shipping lane schemes included in the first four-year period of the National Transport Plan.
Med unntak av Borg havn, Røsvikrenna, setter vi i gang utbygging og planlegging av farledstiltakene som ligger inne inn i første fireårsperiode i Nasjonal transportplan.
In addition, we will start planning a number of projects for the next six-year period,” says the transport minister.
I tillegg starter vi planlegging av en rekke prosjekter som ligger inne i neste seksårsperiode, sier samferdselsministeren.
In the fiscal budget proposal, NOK 10 million is allocated to port improvement schemes through a new grant arrangement for port cooperation.
I budsjettforslaget settes det av 10 millioner kroner til tiltak rettet mot havner gjennom en ny tilskuddsordning for havnesamarbeid.
It is proposed to allocate NOK 40 million for establishing an oil spill/ environmental protection base in the Lofoten/Vesterålen area.
Det foreslås å sette av 40 millioner kroner til å etablere en miljøbase/oljevernbase i Lofoten/Vesterålen.
“And after years of studies and red tape, the physical work of making safe the wreck of the U 864 submarine in Hordaland can start,” says Mr Solvik-Olsen.
-Og etter mange år med utredninger og papirmølle, starter nå det fysiske arbeidet med utbåtvraket U 864 i Hordaland, sier Solvik-Olsen.
Sector reorganisation – NOK 40 billion to the investment fund NOK 40 billion will be allocated to the infrastructure investment fund, bringing the total up to NOK 70 billion.
Omorganiserer sektoren - 40 milliarder kroner til investeringsfondet Til det nye investeringsfondet for infrastruktur settes det av hele 40 milliarder kroner, slik at det nå totalt er 70 milliarder kroner i fondet.
The planned road construction company will be established in 2015.
Det planlagte vegutbyggingsselskapet skal etter planen etableres i løpet av 2015.
“It is important for us to combine increased grants with a thorough reform of the sector.
- Det er viktig for oss å kombinere økte bevilgninger med en gjennomgripende reform av sektoren.
Only by doing this can we increase the rate of development and achieve a more effective use of resources.
Bare slik kan vi få fart på utbyggingshastigheten og få bedre effekt av ressursbruken.
These measures will provide a more stable and predictable financing and planning of important infrastructure.
Disse grepene vil gi en mer stabil og forutsigbar finansiering og planlegging av viktig infrastruktur.
We will also continue our work on reforming the railways, with a national port strategy, and on reforming road tolls,” says the transport minister.
Vi fortsetter dessuten arbeidet med jernbanereform, nasjonal havnestrategi og for en bompengereform, sier samferdselsministeren.
The Communication Unit E-mail: sdinfo@sd.dep.no Phone: + 47 22 24 90 90 Address: Postboks 8010 Dep, 0030 Oslo Visitor address: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo
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Fiscal Budget 2015
Stasbudsjettet 2015:
Investing in transport for the future
Ruster samferdsels-Norge for fremtiden
Intervention at the United Nations Economic and Social Council
Innlegg i FNs økonomiske og sosiale råd Ecosoc
New York, 24 September 2012
New York, 24. september 2012
Minister of International Development, Heikki Homås, had this intervention at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Special Ministerial Meeting in New York 24 September 2012.
Utviklingsminister Heikki Holmås holdt dette innlegget på ministermøtet i FNs Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc) 24. september 2012.
My short answer to the question is: Relevant debates.
My short answer to the question is: Relevant debates.
Responding appropriately.
Responding appropriately.
Treating the issues with the respect they deserve, not coming up with yesterday’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.
Treating the issues with the respect they deserve, not coming up with yesterday’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.
The two greatest challenges of our time are the poverty that affects more than a billion people, and the impacts of climate change, which are threatening to destroy own livelihoods.
The two greatest challenges of our time are the poverty that affects more than a billion people, and the impacts of climate change, which are threatening to destroy own livelihoods.
These challenges are so huge that we can only address them together.
These challenges are so huge that we can only address them together.
We have to make the UN, and especially ECOSOC, a forum where we meet as world leaders to debate and finally agree upon the solutions that will make a difference.
We have to make the UN, and especially ECOSOC, a forum where we meet as world leaders to debate and finally agree upon the solutions that will make a difference.
Unless we take this responsibility, we cannot expect ECOSOC to be able to play an effective role in the international arena.
Unless we take this responsibility, we cannot expect ECOSOC to be able to play an effective role in the international arena.
New times bring new challenges.
New times bring new challenges.
Economic growth has lifted many countries out of the low-income bracket into the middle-income group.
Economic growth has lifted many countries out of the low-income bracket into the middle-income group.
But the number of poor people remains more or less the same, which means that only a small proportion of people are benefiting from this economic growth.
But the number of poor people remains more or less the same, which means that only a small proportion of people are benefiting from this economic growth.
In other, traditionally richer countries, the financial crisis has taken its toll.
In other, traditionally richer countries, the financial crisis has taken its toll.
While only 20 years ago, we could divide the world into rich and poor countries, rich and poor people are now found in all countries.
While only 20 years ago, we could divide the world into rich and poor countries, rich and poor people are now found in all countries.
We see a more mixed and complex situation.
We see a more mixed and complex situation.
We need to rethink our policies for redistribution of wealth.
We need to rethink our policies for redistribution of wealth.
We need broader debates.
We need broader debates.
Aid will still be important.
Aid will still be important.
And Norway remains committed to allocating 1% of GNI to official development assistance.
And Norway remains committed to allocating 1% of GNI to official development assistance.
But aid is not enough, and it is not sustainable in the long run.
But aid is not enough, and it is not sustainable in the long run.
We need new, innovative financing mechanisms.
We need new, innovative financing mechanisms.
And countries with high economic growth need to ensure that this growth benefits the whole population, not just the elite.
And countries with high economic growth need to ensure that this growth benefits the whole population, not just the elite.
We know that there are enough resources in the world to meet everyone’s need, but not everybody’s greed.
We know that there are enough resources in the world to meet everyone’s need, but not everybody’s greed.
We need to share wealth – both between and within nations.
We need to share wealth – both between and within nations.
We need to become better diplomats.
We need to become better diplomats.
A diplomat knows how to give and take – and does not just stick to one firm position.
A diplomat knows how to give and take – and does not just stick to one firm position.
We are not seeking to strengthen ECOSOC or the UN for its own sake.
We are not seeking to strengthen ECOSOC or the UN for its own sake.
It is for our sake.
It is for our sake.
There isn’t a plan B – because there isn’t a planet B.
There isn’t a plan B – because there isn’t a planet B.
- The Mine Ban Convention has been a tremendous success.
- The Mine Ban Convention has been a tremendous success.
When it was negotiated and adopted in 1997, it was an appropriate response from the international community to a global humanitarian crisis caused by landmines in general, and antipersonnel mines in particular, said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his intervention.
When it was negotiated and adopted in 1997, it was an appropriate response from the international community to a global humanitarian crisis caused by landmines in general, and antipersonnel mines in particular, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar i sin innledning.
Thank you Mr President.
Thank you Mr President.
The Mine Ban Convention has been a tremendous success.
The Mine Ban Convention has been a tremendous success.
When it was negotiated and adopted in 1997, it was an appropriate response from the international community to a global humanitarian crisis caused by landmines in general, and antipersonnel mines in particular.
When it was negotiated and adopted in 1997, it was an appropriate response from the international community to a global humanitarian crisis caused by landmines in general, and antipersonnel mines in particular.
In the fifteen years that have passed since its entry into force, the Convention has been the only comprehensive framework to address the full range of humanitarian and developmental problem caused by landmines.
In the fifteen years that have passed since its entry into force, the Convention has been the only comprehensive framework to address the full range of humanitarian and developmental problem caused by landmines.
The key to its success has been its combination of preventive and responsive provisions, backed by generous long-term funding, and an increasingly competent implementation community.
The key to its success has been its combination of preventive and responsive provisions, backed by generous long-term funding, and an increasingly competent implementation community.
By establishing a legal prohibition against all production, trade and use, banning stockpiling and requiring the destruction of existing stockpiles, the Convention has virtually brought an end to the use of antipersonnel mines.
By establishing a legal prohibition against all production, trade and use, banning stockpiling and requiring the destruction of existing stockpiles, the Convention has virtually brought an end to the use of antipersonnel mines.
It has also ensured that large areas previously contaminated by mines have been made safe for productive use by communities and states.
It has also ensured that large areas previously contaminated by mines have been made safe for productive use by communities and states.