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In the period 2004-2009, grants were awarded to 1250 individual projects, programmes and funds in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe.
In the period 2004-2009, grants were awarded to 1250 individual projects, programmes and funds in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe.
The EEA and Norway Grants also aim at strengthening the relations between the donor states and the beneficiary states.
The EEA and Norway Grants also aim at strengthening the relations between the donor states and the beneficiary states.
Since the financial mechanisms were established in 2004, bilateral relations have been developed and broadened.
Since the financial mechanisms were established in 2004, bilateral relations have been developed and broadened.
More than one in five of the supported projects have partners in the donor states, mainly in Norway.
More than one in five of the supported projects have partners in the donor states, mainly in Norway.
Given the importance of pooling ideas and resources at local, national or international level, this year’s Status Report focuses on cooperation.
Given the importance of pooling ideas and resources at local, national or international level, this year’s Status Report focuses on cooperation.
In the report you can read about how the EEA and Norway Grants turn borders into bridges and bring people together, whether through partnership projects, student exchanges, research networks, or through NGO initiatives promoting human rights and social inclusion.
In the report you can read about how the EEA and Norway Grants turn borders into bridges and bring people together, whether through partnership projects, student exchanges, research networks, or through NGO initiatives promoting human rights and social inclusion.
Over the new period 2009-2014, the EEA and Norway Grants will focus on important areas such as environmental protection and climate change, social dialogue, civil society, health, research and the judiciary.
Over the new period 2009-2014, the EEA and Norway Grants will focus on important areas such as environmental protection and climate change, social dialogue, civil society, health, research and the judiciary.
This underpins our commitment to economic and social development and a more equal and integrated Europe.
This underpins our commitment to economic and social development and a more equal and integrated Europe.
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland
Dr. Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein
Dr. Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein
The EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009
The EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009
Three billion kroner towards efforts to prevent deforestation
Tre milliarder kroner årlig til innsats mot avskoging
Norway’s contribution to the efforts against deforestation will be presented at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali.
Norges bidrag til avskoging vil bli presentert på det internasjonale klimatoppmøtet på Bali.
The Prime Minister, together with Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim and Minister of Petroleum and Energy Åslaug Haga, presented the strategy today at a meeting with the parliamentary leaders of the Conservative Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Liberals.
Sammen med miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga la statsministeren i dag fram strategien i et møte med de parlamentariske lederne for Høyre, Kristelig Folkeparti og Venstre.
Steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are therefore urgently required, said Mr Stoltenberg.
Derfor haster det med å få ned utslippene av klimagasser, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
At present, deforestation in developing countries is releasing carbon dioxide corresponding to about 20% of total global greenhouse gas emissions.
I dag fører avskoging i u-land til at det frigis klimagasser tilsvarende om lag 20 prosent av de globale CO2-utslippene.
Norway advocates the inclusion of commitments to reduce emissions from deforestation in developing countries in a global climate change regime for the period after 2012.
Norge går inn for at forpliktelser om reduksjon i utslipp av klimagasser fra avskoging i u-land kommer med i et globalt klimaregime etter 2012.
Norway will work towards agreement on such a regime in Copenhagen in 2009.
Norge arbeider for å få en beslutning om et slikt regime i København i 2009.
Emissions from deforestation are not currently regulated under the Climate Change Convention or the Kyoto Protocol.
Utslipp fra avskoging er i dag ikke regulert under Klimakonvensjonen eller Kyotoprotokollen.
Nor can projects to prevent deforestation be used to acquire emission credits under the Clean Development Mechanism.
Tiltak for å hindre avskoging gir ikke kreditter under den grønne utviklingsmekanismen, CDM.
The EEA and Norway Grants: Solidarity and cooperation in Europe
Solidaritet og samarbeid i Europa
“This white paper thoroughly documents that Norway is making a difference for the new democracies in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Denne stortingsmeldingen er en solid dokumentasjon på at Norge gjør en forskjell for de nye demokratiene i Europa, sier Støre.
“This white paper thoroughly documents that Norway is making a difference for the new democracies in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
– Denne stortingsmeldingen er en solid dokumentasjon på at Norge gjør en forskjell for de nye demokratiene i Europa, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.﻿
Today the Government submitted a white paper to the Storting on the EEA and Norway Grants.
Regjeringen har i dag fremmet melding til Stortinget om EØS-midlene.
The purpose of the white paper is to sum up the results achieved in the period 2004–09 and set out the objectives for the period 2009–14.
Formålet med meldingen er å oppsummere hvilke resultater som er oppnådd i perioden 2004-09, og redegjøre for målene som er satt for perioden 2009-14.
The white paper reaffirms the Government’s commitment to closer cooperation on strategic matters between Norway and the beneficiary states.
Gjennom stortingsmeldingen legger regjeringen vekt på økt strategisk samarbeid mellom Norge og mottakerlandene.
“At the same time we will continue to contribute to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe,” said Mr Støre.
– Samtidig fortsetter vi å bidra til sosial og økonomisk utjevning i Europa, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The final evaluation of the first period shows that the projects have been successful and promoted progress both in priority sectors and in sectors where there has been little available funding from the EU.
Sluttevalueringen av den første perioden viser at prosjektene har vært vellykket og bidratt på prioriterte områder i tillegg til sektorer hvor det har vært lite støtte tilgjengelig fra EU.
This applies, for example, to the environmental and justice sectors and to civil society.
Dette inkluderer blant annet miljø- og justissektoren og det sivile samfunn.
Norway is currently among the largest donors to NGOs in Central Europe.
Norge er nå blant de største bidragsyterne til frivillige organisasjoner i Sentral-Europa.
Norwegian partners have also been engaged in many projects.
Mange prosjekter har også hatt norske samarbeidspartnere.
At the same time, experience gained in the previous period has provided a basis for making important changes to the focus and management of the EEA and Norway Grants.
Erfaringene fra den forrige perioden har samtidig lagt grunnlaget for viktige endringer både av innretningen og forvaltningen av EØS-midlene.
Steps have been taken to better facilitate partnerships between Norwegian institutions and institutions in the beneficiary states.
Det er lagt bedre til rette for partnerskap mellom norske institusjoner og institusjoner i mottakerlandene.
“Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway has become an important partner for the beneficiary states.
– Gjennom EØS-midlene er Norge blitt en viktigere samarbeidspartner for mottakerlandene.
The Government’s aim is that the Grants should strengthen positive trends in the beneficiary states and promote contact with Norway,” said Mr Støre.
Regjeringen ønsker at EØS-midlene skal styrke positive utviklingstrekk i mottakerlandene og kontakter med Norge, sier Støre.
Norwegian authorities and institutions are already engaged in more than half of the 144 programmes that are being developed.
Allerede nå er det klart at norske fagmyndigheter og institusjoner er engasjert i over halvparten av de 144 programmene som er under utvikling.
Norway has contributed to reducing the economic and social disparities in Europe since the EEA was established.
Norge har siden etableringen av EØS bidratt til sosial og økonomisk utjevning i Europa.
Since the EU enlargement in 2004, the funding has been channelled through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Fra og med EU-utvidelsen i 2004 ble støtten samlet under EØS-midlene.
Approximately NOK 14 billion has been made available for the period 2009–14.
Støtten utgjør om lag 14 milliarder kroner for perioden 2009-14.
Norway provides 97% of this funding, while the rest is provided by Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Norges andel er 97 prosent, mens Island og Liechtenstein står for resten av bidraget.
The EEA and Norway Grants are made available to 12 countries in Central and Southern Europe and to the three Baltic states.
EØS-midlene går til tolv land i Sentral- og Sør-Europa samt de tre baltiske landene.
Giske chief of BLD until further notice
Trond Giske bestyrer BLD inntil videre
Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen has today been honourably discharged from her office, after tendering her resignation yesterday.
Statsråd Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen har i statsråd i dag fått avskjed i nåde, etter at hun i går søkte avskjed.
Both decisions are effective as of 1 pm today.
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Mr. Kjell Erik Øie has until further notice been reappointed as state secretary to Mr. Giske in BLD affairs, and Ms. Marthe Schrning Lund has until further notice been reappointed as political advisor to Mr. Giske in BLD affairs.
Kjell Erik Øie er inntil videre blitt gjenutnevnt som statssekretær for Giske i BLD-saker, mens Marthe Scharning Lund inntil videre er gjenansatt som politisk rådgiver for Giske i BLD-saker.
Minister of Petroleum and Energy: Ms. Åslaug Marie Haga (Cent.)
Statsråd og sjef for Olje- og energidepartementet (olje- og energiminister): Åslaug Marie Haga (Sp)
Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe.
Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe.
A special welcome to Commissioner Barnier, Professor Veugelers, and Director Zietara from Poland, responsible for the excellent handling of Norwegian Funds in Poland.
A special welcome to Commissioner Barnier, Professor Veugelers, and Director Zietara from Poland, responsible for the excellent handling of Norwegian Funds in Poland.
I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, particularly in promoting (1) apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills, and addressing (2) energy and climate and (3) migration issues.
I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, particularly in promoting (1) apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills, and addressing (2) energy and climate and (3) migration issues.
You represent private and public stakeholders.
You represent private and public stakeholders.
We have invited experts from the European Union, academia, think tanks, trade unions, business and of course, the beneficiary states of the EEA and Norway Grants, so that you can all contribute with your accumulated knowledge and experience.
We have invited experts from the European Union, academia, think tanks, trade unions, business and of course, the beneficiary states of the EEA and Norway Grants, so that you can all contribute with your accumulated knowledge and experience.
This meeting is part of a broad consultation process that runs in parallel with the negotiations between the EU and the three EFTA states on a new five-year period for the EEA and Norway Grants and for enhanced market access for fish products in the EU.
This meeting is part of a broad consultation process that runs in parallel with the negotiations between the EU and the three EFTA states on a new five-year period for the EEA and Norway Grants and for enhanced market access for fish products in the EU.
The negotiations are still at an early stage.
The negotiations are still at an early stage.
Common European challenges The Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth identifies ways to reduce poverty and enhance social inclusion and the need to create conditions for new growth in Europe.
Common European challenges The Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth identifies ways to reduce poverty and enhance social inclusion and the need to create conditions for new growth in Europe.
We share the priorities.
We share the priorities.
Too many people are out of work, too many people of all ages experience poverty and social exclusion.
Too many people are out of work, too many people of all ages experience poverty and social exclusion.
We need to invest in research, innovation, education, job creation and a business friendly environment.
We need to invest in research, innovation, education, job creation and a business friendly environment.
The energy sector is key to European challenges; we need more renewable energy, more efficient use of energy and more security of supplies in order to move towards a low carbon economy in Europe.
The energy sector is key to European challenges; we need more renewable energy, more efficient use of energy and more security of supplies in order to move towards a low carbon economy in Europe.
We need a global approach to justice, home affairs and migration based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
We need a global approach to justice, home affairs and migration based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
Today we will discuss one aspect of this broad field, namely migration policies and related challenges.
Today we will discuss one aspect of this broad field, namely migration policies and related challenges.
The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with the European Union 2014 - 2017
The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with the European Union 2014 - 2017
Five priorities:
Five priorities:
Increased competitiveness
Increased competitiveness
Higher quality education and research
Higher quality education and research
An ambitious climate and energy policy
An ambitious climate and energy policy
Enhanced security, and
Enhanced security, and
A global approach to migration.
A global approach to migration.
Instruments:
Instruments:
The Government will pursue a coordinated European policy based on openness, knowledge and political engagement.
The Government will pursue a coordinated European policy based on openness, knowledge and political engagement.
We will also strengthen our cooperation with individual EU member states.
We will also strengthen our cooperation with individual EU member states.
– The EEA and Norway Grants are an important political instrument is this context.
– The EEA and Norway Grants are an important political instrument is this context.
EEA and Norway Grants as an instrument for Norway’s European policy and growth in Europe A considerable contribution.
EEA and Norway Grants as an instrument for Norway’s European policy and growth in Europe A considerable contribution.
Around 97% of these funds are granted by Norway).
Around 97% of these funds are granted by Norway).
The Grants are offered to the countries that are eligible for support from the EU Cohesion Fund.
The Grants are offered to the countries that are eligible for support from the EU Cohesion Fund.
At present there are 150 programmes in the 16 beneficiary countries.
At present there are 150 programmes in the 16 beneficiary countries.
We work closely with the governments and provide for a wide range of bilateral opportunities.
We work closely with the governments and provide for a wide range of bilateral opportunities.
A particular feature of the grants is the facilitation of partnerships between institutions in donor and beneficiary states in programmes and projects.
A particular feature of the grants is the facilitation of partnerships between institutions in donor and beneficiary states in programmes and projects.
Future areas of cooperation for the EEA and Norway Grants
Future areas of cooperation for the EEA and Norway Grants
Strengthened political relevance
Strengthened political relevance
Continuity of cooperation that works well
Continuity of cooperation that works well
Focus to enhance sustainability and results
Focus to enhance sustainability and results
Five suggested priority sectors for our funding;
Five suggested priority sectors for our funding;
Innovation, research and education
Innovation, research and education
Climate change, energy and environment – incl energy security
Climate change, energy and environment – incl energy security
Social inclusion and poverty reduction
Social inclusion and poverty reduction
Culture, civil society, good governance, fundamental rights and freedoms.
Culture, civil society, good governance, fundamental rights and freedoms.
We would prefer to channel most of the funding to the first three areas.
We would prefer to channel most of the funding to the first three areas.
However, the final programme areas will be decided after broad consultations.
However, the final programme areas will be decided after broad consultations.
Three themes today;
Three themes today;
Bridging education and work – promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills
Bridging education and work – promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills
The difficulties faced by young people who are not in employment, education or training (known as NEETs) are multidimensional, and a comprehensive set of policies and actions is required to prevent them from becoming excluded from the labour market.
The difficulties faced by young people who are not in employment, education or training (known as NEETs) are multidimensional, and a comprehensive set of policies and actions is required to prevent them from becoming excluded from the labour market.
Norway is prepared to join in efforts to help young people who are out of work and out of school, and especially the most disadvantaged members of this group to gain a foothold in the labour market.
Norway is prepared to join in efforts to help young people who are out of work and out of school, and especially the most disadvantaged members of this group to gain a foothold in the labour market.
This is an area that has not previously been addressed by the grants, and we would like your views on how we could use the grants to complement the work being done by the through the Grants can complement the contributions of the EU and individual countries to promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills.
This is an area that has not previously been addressed by the grants, and we would like your views on how we could use the grants to complement the work being done by the through the Grants can complement the contributions of the EU and individual countries to promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills.
Energy security and climate change
Energy security and climate change
More than 30% of the funding in the present funding period is earmarked for energy, climate and environment.
More than 30% of the funding in the present funding period is earmarked for energy, climate and environment.
This high level of funding will be continued, with a closer focus on energy security and climate policy, energy security, in line with the European Union’s climate and energy framework for 2030.
This high level of funding will be continued, with a closer focus on energy security and climate policy, energy security, in line with the European Union’s climate and energy framework for 2030.
Funding will mainly be used for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a view to meeting the 20-20-20 targets.
Funding will mainly be used for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a view to meeting the 20-20-20 targets.
I would like to hear your views on how Norway can make use of our considerable experience and knowledge in this sector.
I would like to hear your views on how Norway can make use of our considerable experience and knowledge in this sector.
Justice, Home Affairs, fundamental rights and migration policy are important issues for my Government.
Justice, Home Affairs, fundamental rights and migration policy are important issues for my Government.
We aim to continue our support through the Grants to combat organized crime, support to the police, courts, correctional services and migration.
We aim to continue our support through the Grants to combat organized crime, support to the police, courts, correctional services and migration.
As this area is very broad area, we will limit our discussion today to migration policy and related challenges, with a particular focus on how the EEA and Norway Grants may represent an additional value in the area of return of migrants.
As this area is very broad area, we will limit our discussion today to migration policy and related challenges, with a particular focus on how the EEA and Norway Grants may represent an additional value in the area of return of migrants.
The results of the working groups will feed into our policy work.
The results of the working groups will feed into our policy work.
Pleased to be here with you today – would like to take this opportunity to thank the Norwegian EU delegation - I look forward to the dialogue and your contributions.
Pleased to be here with you today – would like to take this opportunity to thank the Norwegian EU delegation - I look forward to the dialogue and your contributions.
EEA and Norway Grants post-2014
Norge og EØS-midlene etter 2014
Brussels, 19 June 2014
Brussel, 19. juni 2014
Grant scheme for studies in the High North extended
Utvider stipendprogram for nordområdene
“I am pleased that we have now extended the grant scheme for studies in the High North to include students from Japan and South Korea in the 2013–16 period,” commented Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
- Jeg er glad for at vi nå får utvidet ordningen med stipend for studier i nordområdene, slik at også studenter fra Japan og Sør-Korea kan delta i 2013-16, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
Students from Canada, Russia and the US have been included from before.
Fra før har studenter fra Canada, Russland og USA kommet til Norge med stipend.
The grant scheme for studies in the High North is an important part of the Government’s High North effort.
Stipendprogrammet for studier i nordområdene er et viktig virkemiddel i regjeringens nordområdesatsing.
Around 260 people studied in Norway under the scheme during its first five-years.
Om lag 260 studenter har til nå studert i Norge med nordområdestipend de fem første årene av ordningen.
The scheme also promotes cooperation between important institutions in the High North.
Ordningen bidrar til å styrke samarbeidet mellom viktige institusjoner i nordområdene.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to continue the scheme for a new period, 2013–2016, and to extend it to include certain countries in Asia that are interested in the High North.
Nå viderefører Utenriksdepartementet ordningen i en ny programperiode for 2013-2016 og vil samtidig utvide ordningen til å omfatte utvalgte land i Asia med interesse for nordområdene.
Andrea Bozman from Canada studies marine ecology in Bodø.
Andrea Bozman fra Canada studerer marin økologi i Bodø.
(Photo: Svein-Arnt Adelsten Eriksen)
(Foto: Svein-Arnt Adelsten Eriksen)