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The main focus of our energy cooperation in 2015 was on rural energy programmes.
The main focus of our energy cooperation in 2015 was on rural energy programmes.
These include clean cooking stoves, and two transmission line programmes, which will strengthen the country's energy infrastructure.
These include clean cooking stoves, and two transmission line programmes, which will strengthen the country's energy infrastructure.
We also support competence-building in Nepal's hydropower sector.
We also support competence-building in Nepal's hydropower sector.
Furthermore, we support the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in its efforts to promote knowledge about the causes and effects of climate change in the region.
Furthermore, we support the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in its efforts to promote knowledge about the causes and effects of climate change in the region.
Several Norwegian partners are involved, including CICERO, Statkraft, Grid Arendal, and NVE (Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate).
Several Norwegian partners are involved, including CICERO, Statkraft, Grid Arendal, and NVE (Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate).
So too is the Arctic Council.
So too is the Arctic Council.
Norway is also supporting Nepal with the challenges it faces when it comes to good governance.
Norway is also supporting Nepal with the challenges it faces when it comes to good governance.
This is why we support the Government's Local Governance and Community Development Programme, which aims to improve local participation and the inclusion of marginalised groups in rural institution-building processes.
This is why we support the Government's Local Governance and Community Development Programme, which aims to improve local participation and the inclusion of marginalised groups in rural institution-building processes.
We also support the Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection System in Nepal Programme, in cooperation with UNDP.
We also support the Strengthening the Rule of Law and Human Rights Protection System in Nepal Programme, in cooperation with UNDP.
The Electoral Support Project, several anti-corruption initiatives, and the Nepalese Office of the Auditor General, are other beneficiaries.
The Electoral Support Project, several anti-corruption initiatives, and the Nepalese Office of the Auditor General, are other beneficiaries.
Nepal adopted a new constitution in 2015.
Nepal adopted a new constitution in 2015.
This was an important step towards bringing the peace process to a successful conclusion.
This was an important step towards bringing the peace process to a successful conclusion.
The constitution will improve society in many ways, particularly with regard to the rights of women, minorities and the LGBTI community.
The constitution will improve society in many ways, particularly with regard to the rights of women, minorities and the LGBTI community.
I understand that there is still disagreement on some important issues like boundaries of new states, electoral representation and 'affirmative action', and citizenship-related issues.
I understand that there is still disagreement on some important issues like boundaries of new states, electoral representation and 'affirmative action', and citizenship-related issues.
Further, local elections have not been held in Nepal since 1997.
Further, local elections have not been held in Nepal since 1997.
This has created a considerable democratic gap, which is an obstacle to good governance and national consolidation.
This has created a considerable democratic gap, which is an obstacle to good governance and national consolidation.
In order to avoid further tension, the Nepalese Government, political parties and minority groups need to find constructive ways to address both constitutional disagreements and underlying disputes.
In order to avoid further tension, the Nepalese Government, political parties and minority groups need to find constructive ways to address both constitutional disagreements and underlying disputes.
Norway is following these governance challenges closely.
Norway is following these governance challenges closely.
We are promoting institutional reform, democratic elections, public investment management and the fight against corruption.
We are promoting institutional reform, democratic elections, public investment management and the fight against corruption.
As many of you will know, education is a key priority for Norway.
As many of you will know, education is a key priority for Norway.
We have been an active partner in Nepal's education sector since 2009.
We have been an active partner in Nepal's education sector since 2009.
89 % of Nepalese children complete the first year of primary education.
89 % of Nepalese children complete the first year of primary education.
Still, many children do not complete their schooling, mostly due to early marriage or finding paid work at a young age.
Still, many children do not complete their schooling, mostly due to early marriage or finding paid work at a young age.
More than one million children do not have adequate access to education.
More than one million children do not have adequate access to education.
The earthquakes hit the education sector hard.
The earthquakes hit the education sector hard.
More than 3500 classrooms were partly or completely destroyed.
More than 3500 classrooms were partly or completely destroyed.
Norway responded by providing NOK 50 million to the Nepalese Government's sector programme for education.
Norway responded by providing NOK 50 million to the Nepalese Government's sector programme for education.
Here, funds have been earmarked for reconstruction of schools.
Here, funds have been earmarked for reconstruction of schools.
2015 was also a challenging year for the human rights agenda in Nepal.
2015 was also a challenging year for the human rights agenda in Nepal.
The slow progress reflects the fact that Nepal is still in a post-conflict situation, with limited capacity to follow up human rights issues.
The slow progress reflects the fact that Nepal is still in a post-conflict situation, with limited capacity to follow up human rights issues.
The earthquakes further increased the vulnerability of already marginalised groups.
The earthquakes further increased the vulnerability of already marginalised groups.
Discrimination and abuse of women and children are among Nepal's most serious human rights issues.
Discrimination and abuse of women and children are among Nepal's most serious human rights issues.
At the same time, many men have left their families to find work, leaving the women with the burden of looking after entire households.
At the same time, many men have left their families to find work, leaving the women with the burden of looking after entire households.
Internally displaced people and children who lost their parents under the quakes are particularly vulnerable.
Internally displaced people and children who lost their parents under the quakes are particularly vulnerable.
Many children have experienced setbacks at school because of the earthquakes and political instability.
Many children have experienced setbacks at school because of the earthquakes and political instability.
Since the quakes, the police have reported a doubling in cases of child trafficking.
Since the quakes, the police have reported a doubling in cases of child trafficking.
We are also very concerned about the conditions for Nepalese migrant workers.
We are also very concerned about the conditions for Nepalese migrant workers.
Over 2 million Nepalis work abroad – in India, Malaysia and the Gulf States.
Over 2 million Nepalis work abroad – in India, Malaysia and the Gulf States.
Here, they face dangerous working conditions and frequent human rights abuses.
Here, they face dangerous working conditions and frequent human rights abuses.
In March, Nepal's human rights situation was examined under the UN's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
In March, Nepal's human rights situation was examined under the UN's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process.
Both the Human Rights Commission of Nepal and civil society actors participated actively.
Both the Human Rights Commission of Nepal and civil society actors participated actively.
Nepal has ratified all the major human rights conventions, but implementation remains a challenge.
Nepal has ratified all the major human rights conventions, but implementation remains a challenge.
Norway is a strong supporter of efforts to promote women's rights and gender equality in Nepal.
Norway is a strong supporter of efforts to promote women's rights and gender equality in Nepal.
In particular, we focus on the implementation of Nepal's action plan for women, peace and security.
In particular, we focus on the implementation of Nepal's action plan for women, peace and security.
We seek to integrate the gender dimension into all our development programmes.
We seek to integrate the gender dimension into all our development programmes.
This work also includes strengthening the rights of sexual minorities, and increasing the inclusion and participation of women in politics.
This work also includes strengthening the rights of sexual minorities, and increasing the inclusion and participation of women in politics.
This said, development aid is not enough on its own.
This said, development aid is not enough on its own.
The difficult political situation in the country is holding back economic development.
The difficult political situation in the country is holding back economic development.
According to recent figures from the Asian Development Bank, Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 3 % in 2015, and is expected to drop to 1.5 % in 2016.
According to recent figures from the Asian Development Bank, Nepal's gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 3 % in 2015, and is expected to drop to 1.5 % in 2016.
This the lowest for 14 years.
This the lowest for 14 years.
Again, we note that the Ministry of Finance still has unspent financial resources as the current budget year draws to a close.
Again, we note that the Ministry of Finance still has unspent financial resources as the current budget year draws to a close.
This reminds us that it is not so much a lack of funding, but a lack of implementation capacity that is Nepal's greatest challenge ahead.
This reminds us that it is not so much a lack of funding, but a lack of implementation capacity that is Nepal's greatest challenge ahead.
Nepal is now at an important crossroads, facing political, social and economic challenges.
Nepal is now at an important crossroads, facing political, social and economic challenges.
At the same time, the country has great potential.
At the same time, the country has great potential.
The Government of Nepal has the primary responsibility for unleashing this great potential through sound policies.
The Government of Nepal has the primary responsibility for unleashing this great potential through sound policies.
Our role as donor, and yours as civil society and NGOs, is to support and guide the Nepali Government in its efforts.
Our role as donor, and yours as civil society and NGOs, is to support and guide the Nepali Government in its efforts.
It is important that we continue to work together.
It is important that we continue to work together.
We must take a coherent, resilient and sustainable approach to building back a country that has undergone such great hardship.
We must take a coherent, resilient and sustainable approach to building back a country that has undergone such great hardship.
Again, thank you for the important work you do, and for the invitation to this seminar today.
Again, thank you for the important work you do, and for the invitation to this seminar today.
Nepal as a priority country for Norwegian development aid
Nepal som fokusland – Norges rolle etter jordskjelvet og fremover
State Secretary Tore Hattrem's speech at the Nepal-network's seminar in Oslo 25 April on Nepal as a priority country for Norwegian development aid.
Statssekretær Tore Hattrems tale på Nepal-nettverkets seminar i Oslo 25. april 2016 om Nepal som fokusland.
There will be a huge need for support for reconstruction for a long time to come.
Det vil være store behov for støtte til gjenoppbygging i lang tid fremover.
We are now increasing Norway's support to Nepal to a total of NOK 230 million,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Vi øker nå den norske støtten til 230 millioner kroner, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway has already provided NOK 130 million in emergency relief following the earthquakes in April and May, which affected eight million people.
Fra før har Norge bidratt med 130 millioner kroner til nødhjelp etter at åtte millioner mennesker ble rammet av jordskjelv i april og mai.
A great deal of aid has already reached Nepal, but 2.8 million people are still in need of humanitarian assistance.
Mye hjelp har kommet frem, men fortsatt trenger 2,8 millioner mennesker humanitær støtte.
'Large areas of Nepal are in ruins.
- Mange områder i Nepal ligger i ruiner.
The additional funds for Nepal will be used for reconstruction efforts, with particular focus on food, health, education and protection.
De nye midlene skal gå til gjenoppbygging med spesielt fokus på mat, helse, utdanning og beskyttelse.
Vulnerable groups such as children and people with disabilities will be given priority.
Sårbare grupper som barn og personer med funksjonsnedsettinger skal prioriteres.
'Over 8000 schools were destroyed in the earthquake.
- Over 8000 skoler ble ødelagt.
Mr Brende emphasised how important it is that the Nepalese authorities are in charge of the reconstruction efforts, and that the work is carried out in close coordination with the UN and the international community.
Han understreker at det er viktig at myndighetene i landet er i førersetet for gjenoppbyggingen, og at det er god koordinering med FN og det internasjonale samfunnet.
'We must not forget that local communities in the affected areas, and young people in particular, have pulled together in a huge voluntary effort to help each other,' said Mr Brende.
- Vi må ikke glemme at lokalsamfunn, og særlig ungdom, i de rammede områdene har gjort en storstilt innsats for å hjelpe hverandre, sier Brende.
Norway has been engaged in close development cooperation with Nepal for many years.
Norge har i mange år hatt et nært utviklingssamarbeid med Nepal.
Press contact: Astrid Sehl, mobile phone +47 922 84 752, email: asse@mfa.no (accompanying the Foreign Minister).
Pressekontakt: Astrid Sehl, mob 922 84 752, asse@mfa.no (med på reisen)
Statement at the Conference on Nepal's Reconstruction
Innlegg på gjenoppbyggingskonferansen for Nepal
Norway increases humanitarian support to Nepal
Norge øker den humanitære støtten til Nepal
'The earthquakes in Nepal destroyed half a million homes.
- Jordskjelvene i Nepal ødela en halv million hus og hjem.
More rental housing for people in difficulties
Fleire utleigebustader til vanskelegstilte
We are increasing funding for rental housing by NOK 88.8 million in 2010 in a revised national budget.
Vi aukar tilskotet til utleigebustader med 88,8 millionar kroner i 2010 i revidert nasjonalbudsjett.
This means that Husbanken (The Norwegian State Housing Bank) can provide funding for around 1150 homes this year,” says Liv Signe Navarsete, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development.
Dette inneber at Husbanken kan gi tilskot til om lag 1150 bustader i år, seier kommunal- og regionalminister Liv Signe Navarsete.
Including this increase in the revised national budget, the framework for funding for rental housing will amount to NOK 400 million in 2010.
Inkludert auken i revidert nasjonalbudsjett, vil ramma til tilskot til utleigebustader vere på 400 millionar kroner i 2010.
A lot of municipalities do not have enough rental housing for people in difficulties.
Mange kommunar har for få utleigebustader til vanskelegstilte.
Activities relating to funding for rental housing underwent a massive increase in 2009.
Aktiviteten på bustadtilskot til utleigebustader auka kraftig i 2009.
This high level of activity has persisted throughout 2010.
Den høge aktiviteten har haldt fram i 2010.
Over the first quarter of the year, The Norwegian State Housing Bank received applications for 50 per cent more funding than for the same period in 2009.
I første kvartal i år fekk Husbanken søknader om 50 prosent meir i tilskot enn i same periode i 2009.
The action plan covers all children and youth between the ages of 0 and 18.
Tiltaksplanen omfatter alle barn og ungdom mellom 0–18 år.
A good childhood lasts a lifetime
En god barndom varer livet ut
Action plan to combat violence and sexual abuse against children and youth (2014–2017)
Tiltaksplan for å bekjempe vold og seksuelle overgrep mot barn og ungdom (2014-2017)
Arkhangelsk, 17 September 2010
Norsk-russisk handelskammer (NRHK), Arkhangelsk, 17. september 2010
“I hope the bilateral agreement on issues at sea, signed this week between our two countries, will also serve as an inspiration for agreement between business partners.
- I hope the bilateral agreement on issues at sea, signed this week between our two countries, will also serve as an inspiration for agreement between business partners.
Patience, time, negotiations and rethinking of acclaimed truths may be necessary.
Patience, time, negotiations and rethinking of acclaimed truths may be necessary.
But the rewards will be worth it”, Foreign Minister Støre said in Arkhangelsk on 17 Sepbember 2010.
But the rewards will be worth it, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i Det norsk-russiske handelskammeret i Arkhangelsk 17. september 2010.
Governor Mikhailtchuk, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Governor Mikhailtchuk, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Our gathering here today is a follow up of last year’s network meeting, where Norwegian and Arkhangelsk businesses and authorities set out to make a new start for cooperation.
Our gathering here today is a follow up of last year’s network meeting, where Norwegian and Arkhangelsk businesses and authorities set out to make a new start for cooperation.
Yes, it is called a “new start”, but my first message to you today is that we are not starting from scratch!
Yes, it is called a “new start”, but my first message to you today is that we are not starting from scratch!
The fact is that North West Russia, and Arkhangelsk in particular, is one the oldest areas of interest for Norwegian business.
The fact is that North West Russia, and Arkhangelsk in particular, is one the oldest areas of interest for Norwegian business.
This goes back to the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, when Norway was in a union with Sweden under the Swedish monarch.
This goes back to the aftermath of the Napoleonic wars, when Norway was in a union with Sweden under the Swedish monarch.
When Norway declared its independence in 1905 it was the claim for a strictly Norwegian consular service abroad that led to the breakup of the union – consulates such as the one in Arkhangelsk.
When Norway declared its independence in 1905 it was the claim for a strictly Norwegian consular service abroad that led to the breakup of the union – consulates such as the one in Arkhangelsk.
Because Norwegian business and other interests abroad merited close cooperation between Norwegian and host country authorities.
Because Norwegian business and other interests abroad merited close cooperation between Norwegian and host country authorities.
That is also why we are here today, and one of the reasons for the renewal of our consular presence in a couple of hours, 72 years after the dramatic closing of the last consulate in 1938.
That is also why we are here today, and one of the reasons for the renewal of our consular presence in a couple of hours, 72 years after the dramatic closing of the last consulate in 1938.
When the Nordic and Russian authorities agreed to launch the Barents cooperation in 1992 they chose to focus on the near-border areas.
When the Nordic and Russian authorities agreed to launch the Barents cooperation in 1992 they chose to focus on the near-border areas.
We opened a consulate in Murmansk, which today has 25 employees.
We opened a consulate in Murmansk, which today has 25 employees.
This has proven a valuable instrument for cooperation with North West Russia.
This has proven a valuable instrument for cooperation with North West Russia.
However it is not diplomatic presence that triggers business, it is usually the other way around.
However it is not diplomatic presence that triggers business, it is usually the other way around.
And business is triggered by available resources and favourable conditions.
And business is triggered by available resources and favourable conditions.
We would not have been here today if there hadn’t been entrepreneurs who believed that favourable conditions are about to emerge again through our relations with Arkhangelsk.
We would not have been here today if there hadn’t been entrepreneurs who believed that favourable conditions are about to emerge again through our relations with Arkhangelsk.
And favourable conditions are not only natural resources and market opportunities.
And favourable conditions are not only natural resources and market opportunities.
They are also political will, predictable regulatory frameworks and accessible human resources.
They are also political will, predictable regulatory frameworks and accessible human resources.
I have no doubt that there is political will on both sides to see closer business relations, and there is no lack of human resources.
I have no doubt that there is political will on both sides to see closer business relations, and there is no lack of human resources.
Later today I will visit the new Artic Federal University, which demonstrates that Russia is making an important effort on education and research in the High North.
Later today I will visit the new Artic Federal University, which demonstrates that Russia is making an important effort on education and research in the High North.
When it comes to the regulatory framework, it is true that Norwegian businesses often meet challenges in Russia.
When it comes to the regulatory framework, it is true that Norwegian businesses often meet challenges in Russia.
Arkhangelsk is not an exception.
Arkhangelsk is not an exception.
However, if there is a will there is a way.
However, if there is a will there is a way.
Governor Mikhailtchuk assured me yesterday of the will.
Governor Mikhailtchuk assured me yesterday of the will.
I expect both the Governor and his Norwegian colleagues in the north to pave the way.
I expect both the Governor and his Norwegian colleagues in the north to pave the way.
I will do my part, and hopefully a new honorary consulate will make a valuable contribution.
I will do my part, and hopefully a new honorary consulate will make a valuable contribution.
My government has made High North policy its main priority over the last five years.
My government has made High North policy its main priority over the last five years.
During these years I have found that the rest of the world’s view of our part of the world has changed.
During these years I have found that the rest of the world’s view of our part of the world has changed.
We have all heard the warnings of a race for resources in the north, and some are even worried about possible military confrontation.
We have all heard the warnings of a race for resources in the north, and some are even worried about possible military confrontation.
As you know, yesterday the Norwegian and Russian governments signed a treaty that determines the Norwegian–Russian border in the Barents Sea after 40 years of negotiations.
As you know, yesterday the Norwegian and Russian governments signed a treaty that determines the Norwegian–Russian border in the Barents Sea after 40 years of negotiations.
I had the good fortune to be present, and to have taken part in the final stages of this work.
I had the good fortune to be present, and to have taken part in the final stages of this work.
Norway and Russia share the view that there is no need for an international treaty in the Arctic.
Norway and Russia share the view that there is no need for an international treaty in the Arctic.