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Cooperation with the African Union in support of African peacekeeping and capacity building.Support to international governance and institution building to promote transparency and accountability, counteract corruption and capital flight, and consolidate the rule of law.Work with multilateral, regional and bilateral partners to promote democracy and relevant human rights norms and standards, including by supporting the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and engaging in the Council of Europe.
Cooperation with the African Union in support of African peacekeeping and capacity building.Support to international governance and institution building to promote transparency and accountability, counteract corruption and capital flight, and consolidate the rule of law.Work with multilateral, regional and bilateral partners to promote democracy and relevant human rights norms and standards, including by supporting the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and engaging in the Council of Europe.
Norway regards the 2030 Agenda as a plan of action, a roadmap for our national and international policies and efforts aimed at eradicating extreme poverty while protecting planetary boundaries and promoting prosperity, peace and justice.
Norway regards the 2030 Agenda as a plan of action, a roadmap for our national and international policies and efforts aimed at eradicating extreme poverty while protecting planetary boundaries and promoting prosperity, peace and justice.
At the core of the Agenda is a set of universally applicable sustainable development goals (SDGs) that collectively address the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development.
At the core of the Agenda is a set of universally applicable sustainable development goals (SDGs) that collectively address the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainable development.
All countries and stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will be engaged in implementing this plan of action.
All countries and stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will be engaged in implementing this plan of action.
At the same time, it takes into account different national situations and respects national priorities.
At the same time, it takes into account different national situations and respects national priorities.
As a result, the SDGs are both universal and context-specific, thereby generating significant opportunities for promoting innovative, localised and interlinked approaches and allowing the international community to move beyond the North–South divide.
As a result, the SDGs are both universal and context-specific, thereby generating significant opportunities for promoting innovative, localised and interlinked approaches and allowing the international community to move beyond the North–South divide.
Norway welcomes the fact that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development builds on the experience gained from the MDGs and goes further by addressing all dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced and integrated manner, as well as having a goal with targets relating to good governance, stability, freedoms and justice (SDG 16).
Norway welcomes the fact that the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development builds on the experience gained from the MDGs and goes further by addressing all dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced and integrated manner, as well as having a goal with targets relating to good governance, stability, freedoms and justice (SDG 16).
In its policy coherence, peace and development efforts, Norway will seek to build peace and stability in situations of fragility; to address the root causes of poverty, migration and conflict; to protect the environment; and to promote human rights and good governance.
In its policy coherence, peace and development efforts, Norway will seek to build peace and stability in situations of fragility; to address the root causes of poverty, migration and conflict; to protect the environment; and to promote human rights and good governance.
This review outlines the initial steps taken to incorporate the SDGs into Norway's international and national policies and programmes.
This review outlines the initial steps taken to incorporate the SDGs into Norway's international and national policies and programmes.
The Government has implemented measures to place responsibility for domestic follow-up of the various goals with various coordinating ministries, and to integrate follow-up of the SDGs into the budget documents presented to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) each autumn.
The Government has implemented measures to place responsibility for domestic follow-up of the various goals with various coordinating ministries, and to integrate follow-up of the SDGs into the budget documents presented to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) each autumn.
This ensures annual reporting and consideration of the SDGs through the well-established political mechanism of the budget process.
This ensures annual reporting and consideration of the SDGs through the well-established political mechanism of the budget process.
The SDGs and Agenda 2030 can be seen as a new paradigm, and further work is required to identify measures in various policy areas, and interlinkages between areas.
The SDGs and Agenda 2030 can be seen as a new paradigm, and further work is required to identify measures in various policy areas, and interlinkages between areas.
Additional work is also required to develop indicators, both at national and global level.
Additional work is also required to develop indicators, both at national and global level.
Statistics Norway is closely monitoring the ongoing UN process of developing indicators.
Statistics Norway is closely monitoring the ongoing UN process of developing indicators.
Methodology and process for preparation of the review
Methodology and process for preparation of the review
For the purposes of policy coherence and coordination, the Minister of Foreign Affairs established a project for the post-2015 development agenda and an inter-ministerial contact group led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which analysed the proposed SDGs and considered their potential consequences and challenges for foreign and domestic policies.
For the purposes of policy coherence and coordination, the Minister of Foreign Affairs established a project for the post-2015 development agenda and an inter-ministerial contact group led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which analysed the proposed SDGs and considered their potential consequences and challenges for foreign and domestic policies.
Following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the Government decided that domestic reporting on the SDGs should take place via the budget process, with one ministry having responsibility for each SDG and the Ministry of Finance having responsibility for summing up the main points in the national budget.
Following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the Government decided that domestic reporting on the SDGs should take place via the budget process, with one ministry having responsibility for each SDG and the Ministry of Finance having responsibility for summing up the main points in the national budget.
The Government then identified a list of targets regarded as especially challenging for Norway.
The Government then identified a list of targets regarded as especially challenging for Norway.
Each coordinating ministry provided input on its respective goal(s) to this HLPF review.
Each coordinating ministry provided input on its respective goal(s) to this HLPF review.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was responsible for compiling and presenting the overall report.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was responsible for compiling and presenting the overall report.
The preparation of the HLPF review in itself has contributed to greater coherence and ownership of the follow-up process within the Government.
The preparation of the HLPF review in itself has contributed to greater coherence and ownership of the follow-up process within the Government.
Political representatives and officials involved in preparing the review organised and participated in informal consultations with stakeholders from the business sector, civil society and the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament).
Political representatives and officials involved in preparing the review organised and participated in informal consultations with stakeholders from the business sector, civil society and the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament).
In the process of developing a strategy for following up the SDGs and preparing this review, Norway has benefited from the sharing of experience at meetings – organised by the president of ECOSOC, UN/DESA and Germany – with the other countries reporting at this initial stage.
In the process of developing a strategy for following up the SDGs and preparing this review, Norway has benefited from the sharing of experience at meetings – organised by the president of ECOSOC, UN/DESA and Germany – with the other countries reporting at this initial stage.
The Government has also benefited from input, including written reports, from civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders.
The Government has also benefited from input, including written reports, from civil society, NGOs and other stakeholders.
Policy and enabling environment
Policy and enabling environment
Creating ownership of the SDGs
Creating ownership of the SDGs
Solidarity with the world's poor and vulnerable nations has strong constituency support across all parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament).
Solidarity with the world's poor and vulnerable nations has strong constituency support across all parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament).
Debates in the Storting dedicated to the SDGs and their follow-up – most recently in November 2015, involving the Prime Minister and other ministers as well as leaders of the opposition – have shown broad support for the Government's priorities and policies for follow-up of Agenda 2030.
Debates in the Storting dedicated to the SDGs and their follow-up – most recently in November 2015, involving the Prime Minister and other ministers as well as leaders of the opposition – have shown broad support for the Government's priorities and policies for follow-up of Agenda 2030.
There is broad agreement that eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 should be the overall priority for Norway's global engagement to follow up the SDGs.
There is broad agreement that eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 should be the overall priority for Norway's global engagement to follow up the SDGs.
Furthermore, there is broad recognition of the fact that Norway also faces challenges in the area of sustainable development, which will require follow-up nationally in order to meet the ambitious targets of the SDGs by 2030.
Furthermore, there is broad recognition of the fact that Norway also faces challenges in the area of sustainable development, which will require follow-up nationally in order to meet the ambitious targets of the SDGs by 2030.
Civil society stakeholders have been actively involved and consulted during the post-2015 process, and expressed strong interest in being involved in the implementation and follow-up of the Agenda.
Civil society stakeholders have been actively involved and consulted during the post-2015 process, and expressed strong interest in being involved in the implementation and follow-up of the Agenda.
The same applies to the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament).
The same applies to the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament).
The Government will continue to engage in a constructive dialogue with relevant stakeholders on the implementation and follow-up of the new Agenda.
The Government will continue to engage in a constructive dialogue with relevant stakeholders on the implementation and follow-up of the new Agenda.
The business community (the multinational company Yara, together with the Employers Association), civil society (FORUM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised an SDG leadership seminar on 6 June, which was attended by the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda and the Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank.
The business community (the multinational company Yara, together with the Employers Association), civil society (FORUM) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised an SDG leadership seminar on 6 June, which was attended by the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on the 2030 Agenda and the Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank.
This seminar was a powerful demonstration of the active and crucial engagement of the Norwegian business community in the implementation of the SDGs.
This seminar was a powerful demonstration of the active and crucial engagement of the Norwegian business community in the implementation of the SDGs.
Civil society groups and NGOs have also held many seminars and meetings focusing on the 2030 Agenda, and have submitted valuable input to the preparation of this review.
Civil society groups and NGOs have also held many seminars and meetings focusing on the 2030 Agenda, and have submitted valuable input to the preparation of this review.
The civil society umbrella organisation Forum for Development and Environment (ForUM) has compiled its own report on how Norway can reach the SDGs by 2030.
The civil society umbrella organisation Forum for Development and Environment (ForUM) has compiled its own report on how Norway can reach the SDGs by 2030.
Young people are important change makers.
Young people are important change makers.
Youth's active participation in the realization of the SDGs is needed.
Youth's active participation in the realization of the SDGs is needed.
Incorporation of the SDGs into national frameworks
Incorporation of the SDGs into national frameworks
The Government has decided that the follow-up of the SDGs in Norway, in order to be accountable, effective and transparent, should be incorporated into the budget process.
The Government has decided that the follow-up of the SDGs in Norway, in order to be accountable, effective and transparent, should be incorporated into the budget process.
Each of the 17 goals have been identified for follow up by the respective ministries that are mainly responsible for each goal in question.
Each of the 17 goals have been identified for follow up by the respective ministries that are mainly responsible for each goal in question.
Each of these ministries have been tasked to coordinate with other ministries that are involved in the follow-up of the various targets under each goal, and to submit an account in its budget proposal on the status of follow-up for its respective goal(s).
Each of these ministries have been tasked to coordinate with other ministries that are involved in the follow-up of the various targets under each goal, and to submit an account in its budget proposal on the status of follow-up for its respective goal(s).
The Ministry of Finance will sum up the main points in the national budget, which is presented to the Storting annually, along with the state budget.
The Ministry of Finance will sum up the main points in the national budget, which is presented to the Storting annually, along with the state budget.
This ensures annual reporting on the follow-up of SDGs to the Storting, in a well-established process.
This ensures annual reporting on the follow-up of SDGs to the Storting, in a well-established process.
Consultations with indigenous peoples
Consultations with indigenous peoples
Representatives of indigenous peoples provided input to this review.
Representatives of indigenous peoples provided input to this review.
They will be involved in the follow-up of the SDGs through established mechanisms.
They will be involved in the follow-up of the SDGs through established mechanisms.
The Norwegian Government and the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament) agreed on 11 May 2005 on procedures for consultations between the central government authorities and the Sámediggi.
The Norwegian Government and the Sámediggi (Sami Parliament) agreed on 11 May 2005 on procedures for consultations between the central government authorities and the Sámediggi.
The consultation procedures were developed in accordance with the duty to consult set out in Article 6 of ILO Convention 169.
The consultation procedures were developed in accordance with the duty to consult set out in Article 6 of ILO Convention 169.
The consultation procedures apply to the Government and its ministries, directorates and other subordinate agencies.
The consultation procedures apply to the Government and its ministries, directorates and other subordinate agencies.
The mechanism of consultation ensures that decision-makers are well acquainted with the views of the Sámediggi.
The mechanism of consultation ensures that decision-makers are well acquainted with the views of the Sámediggi.
In our experience, the numerous consultations have strengthened the Sámediggi's role as a representative voice for the Sami people, and increased the awareness and knowledge of Sami issues in Government ministries and agencies.
In our experience, the numerous consultations have strengthened the Sámediggi's role as a representative voice for the Sami people, and increased the awareness and knowledge of Sami issues in Government ministries and agencies.
When measures to reach the SDGs are developed, the Sámediggi will be consulted on matters that may affect Sami interests directly.
When measures to reach the SDGs are developed, the Sámediggi will be consulted on matters that may affect Sami interests directly.
Engaging with local and regional authorities
Engaging with local and regional authorities
Local democracy is strong and the local government sector is well established in Norway.
Local democracy is strong and the local government sector is well established in Norway.
Local and regional authorities play an important role in offering welfare services to citizens.
Local and regional authorities play an important role in offering welfare services to citizens.
Democratic participation through inclusiveness and the empowerment of citizens is integrated into decision-making, implementation and follow-up at local level.
Democratic participation through inclusiveness and the empowerment of citizens is integrated into decision-making, implementation and follow-up at local level.
The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) is a national members' association for municipalities, counties and public enterprises under municipal or county ownership.
The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS) is a national members' association for municipalities, counties and public enterprises under municipal or county ownership.
There is ongoing contact between the central and local government authorities on a number of specific issues, on both administrative and political levels.
There is ongoing contact between the central and local government authorities on a number of specific issues, on both administrative and political levels.
An agreement was reached in February 2000 on regular consultative meetings between the central government and local authorities.
An agreement was reached in February 2000 on regular consultative meetings between the central government and local authorities.
These consultative meetings take the form of plenary meetings and bilateral meetings between KS and ministries.
These consultative meetings take the form of plenary meetings and bilateral meetings between KS and ministries.
They also provide a forum for discussing the framework for distribution of revenues in relation to the tasks carried out by the local authorities, the financial situation of the local authorities, and efficiency measures.
They also provide a forum for discussing the framework for distribution of revenues in relation to the tasks carried out by the local authorities, the financial situation of the local authorities, and efficiency measures.
The consultations also include arrangements for involving KS in the ministries' studies of the cost of reforms, and studies of how legislation proposals will affect the municipalities.
The consultations also include arrangements for involving KS in the ministries' studies of the cost of reforms, and studies of how legislation proposals will affect the municipalities.
A human rights-based approach
A human rights-based approach
The 2030 Agenda, with its preamble, goals, targets and indicators, provides a unique opportunity and platform for boosting human rights implementation at country level.
The 2030 Agenda, with its preamble, goals, targets and indicators, provides a unique opportunity and platform for boosting human rights implementation at country level.
Norway will seek to ensure that national and international efforts to meet the SDGs are in line with relevant human rights norms and standards.
Norway will seek to ensure that national and international efforts to meet the SDGs are in line with relevant human rights norms and standards.
This includes maintaining a strong focus on women's rights and equality in economic, social and political life.
This includes maintaining a strong focus on women's rights and equality in economic, social and political life.
All people must have the same opportunities for personal development, participation and self-realisation, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, indigenous identity, sexual orientation or disability.
All people must have the same opportunities for personal development, participation and self-realisation, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, indigenous identity, sexual orientation or disability.
A strong focus on equality and non-discrimination is key to ensuring that no one is left behind in the implementation of Agenda 2030.
A strong focus on equality and non-discrimination is key to ensuring that no one is left behind in the implementation of Agenda 2030.
Norwegian policy is consistent with the principles and obligations set out in human rights conventions ratified by Norway.
Norwegian policy is consistent with the principles and obligations set out in human rights conventions ratified by Norway.
Norway is a longstanding supporter of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Norway is a longstanding supporter of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
We have also supported efforts to strengthen the integration of human rights into the work of the UN for many years, both politically and financially.
We have also supported efforts to strengthen the integration of human rights into the work of the UN for many years, both politically and financially.
Agenda 2030 provides a new global framework for strengthening human rights implementation.
Agenda 2030 provides a new global framework for strengthening human rights implementation.
We look forward to seeing how mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review, established under the UN Human Rights Council, can complement and reinforce reporting and follow-up procedures established under Agenda 2030.
We look forward to seeing how mechanisms such as the Universal Periodic Review, established under the UN Human Rights Council, can complement and reinforce reporting and follow-up procedures established under Agenda 2030.
Norway's national human rights institution, recently re-established under the auspices of the Storting to strengthen its compliance with the Paris Principles, has been consulted in connection with the preparation of this report.
Norway's national human rights institution, recently re-established under the auspices of the Storting to strengthen its compliance with the Paris Principles, has been consulted in connection with the preparation of this report.
Goals and targets
Goals and targets
Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Goal 1 – End poverty in all its forms everywhere
The majority of the Norwegian population has a high standard of living.
The majority of the Norwegian population has a high standard of living.
Norway is among the countries with the smallest income inequalities.
Norway is among the countries with the smallest income inequalities.
However, a minority of the population has a persistently low income.
However, a minority of the population has a persistently low income.