natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
Application deadline is Friday 14 March 2014.
Søknadsfrist er fredag 14. mars 2014.
Applications received after deadline will be considered for support in the second half of the year if means are still available.
Søknader mottatt etter søknadsfristen vil bli vurdert i annet halvår dersom det er tilgjengelig midler på budsjettet.
More information about application requirements can be found in the grant scheme rules, in application form S51and in the electronic guide which is available at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs home page at www.government.no.
Mer informasjon om krav til søknad finnes i ordningsregelverket, i søknadsskjema S01og i veilederen til denne som ligger tilgjengelig på Utenriksdepartementets sider på www.regjeringen.no
Relevant information can be found from the following web pages:
Aktuelle lenker:
Geographic and thematic priority areas in 2014
Geografiske og tematiske innsatsområder i 2014
The allocation for 2014 has been reduced to NOK 355 mill.
Bevilgningen i 2014 er NOK 355 millioner.
Funds are available for Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, and for regional initiatives.
Det er tilgjengelige midler for Kosovo, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Serbia og Makedonia, noe midler for Montenegro og Albania samt for regionale tiltak.
Commercial entities are consequently invited to check for procurement announcements on the Norwegian database for public procurement (Doffin) or the EEA- database Tenders Electronic daily (TED), or for similar announcements in beneficiary countries’ databases.
Interesserte bør derfor følge med på utlysninger av konkurranser på den norske databasen for offentlige innkjøp (DOFFIN), EØS-databasen Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) eller på konkurranser utlyst av myndighetene i landene i regionen.
Rule of law, good governance, justice sector and anti-corruption measures
Rettsstat og godt styresett, justissektor og anti-korrupsjonstiltak.
Human rights, reconciliation, integration, and protection of minorities
MR, forsoning, integreringstiltak og fremme av minoriteters rettigheter.
Education for minorities
Utdanning for minoriteter.
Migration
Migrasjon.
Energy, climate and resource management/capacity to negotiate
Energi, klima og ressursforvaltning, herunder forhandlingskapasitet og kompetansebygging.
Economic development
Økonomisk utvikling.
Regional cooperation and regional organizations
Regionalt samarbeid og samarbeidsorganisasjoner.
Civil society development
Styrking av sivil samfunnet.
Further information:
Ytterligere opplysninger:
Western Balkans Sections, e-mail: vest-balkan.seksjonen@mfa.no
E-post: vest-balkan.seksjonen@mfa.no
Cultural cooperation helps to strengthen Norway’s positive image abroad.
Et kvalitativt godt kultursamarbeid bygger opp under et godt omdømme for Norge.
Cultural cooperation helps to build lasting relations between groups of artists and institutions in Norway and other countries, and extends beyond the traditional, official channels.
Kultursamarbeidet bidrar til langsiktig relasjonsbygging mellom miljøer og institusjoner i Norge og andre land, og når ut over de tradisjonelle offisielle kanalene.
It is an integral part of the work of the diplomatic and consular missions, and an essential tool at the larger missions abroad.
Det er en integrert del i utestasjonenes virksomhet og et vesentlig virkemiddel på de større stasjonene.
Through various support schemes and project cooperation, the Ministry helps to ensure that Norwegian artists can engage in international activities and bring new ideas back to Norway.
Gjennom ulike støtteordninger og prosjektsamarbeid bidrar departementet til at norske kunstnere får delta internasjonalt og bringe impulser tilbake til Norge.
Cultural freedom is not only a human right, but also a vital prerequisite for development and stability.
Kulturell frihet er ikke bare en menneskerett, men også en avgjørende forutsetning for utvikling og stabilitet.
Cultural cooperation with countries in the South: Strategy 2006-2015 The Strategy for Norway’s culture and sports cooperation with countries in the South for the period 2006–2015 covers cooperation relating to artistic expression, the exchange of ideas, the protection and promotion of cultural heritage, media development and sports.
Kultursamarbeid med land i sør: Strategi 2006-2015 UDs strategi for kultur- og idrettssamarbeid med land i sør for perioden 2006-2015 omhandler kunstnerisk virksomhet, intellektuell kontakt, vern og fremme av kulturarven, medieutvikling og idrettssamarbeid.
Cooperation in the areas of art and culture is mainly funded by the budget allocation to culture (budget item 160.73), while support for free media and sports cooperation is funded by various other budget items.
Kunst- og kultursamarbeidet finansieres i all hovedsak over kulturbevilgningen (160.73), mens støtten til frie medier og idrettssamarbeid bevilges over ulike andre poster på budsjettet.
It has been well received by the relevant expert communities, and has received widespread and positive media coverage.
Strategien er blitt godt mottatt i de berørte fagmiljøer, og har fått bred og positiv omtale i mediene.
The main proposals of the strategy
Strategiens hovedforslag
The main proposals of the strategy include:
Strategiens hovedforslag knytter seg til
The introduction of broader cultural cooperation programmes in selected partner countries that are interested in programmes of this kind (this applies to support for cultural infrastructure in the South).
en omlegging til bredere samarbeidsprogrammer på kultursektoren i samarbeidsland som ønsker dette (gjelder støtte til kulturell infrastruktur i sør).
Exploration of the practical and financial consequences of introducing a sectoral approach (during the course of 2006), and the launch of pilot projects in two or three partner countries.
Praktiske og økonomiske konsekvenser av en sektortilnærming utredes i løpet av 2006, med pilotprosjekter i 2-3 samarbeidsland.
The strengthening of cultural exchange activities (South–North and South–South), and the further development of cooperation with actors in the domain of art and culture.
Kulturutveksling (nord-sør og sør-sør) styrkes og samarbeidet med kunst- og kulturmiljøene videreutvikles.
Continuation of Norway’s cultural cooperation with UNESCO.
Kultursamarbeidet med UNESCO videreføres.
Botswana – an African success story
Botswana - suksesshistorie i Afrika
Norway has taken part in a broad development cooperation with Botswana since the early 1970s.
Norge har siden begynnelsen på 70-tallet hatt et bredt bistandssamarbeid med landet.
This is a well-administered and politically stable country.
Botswana er et veladministrert og politisk stabilt samfunn.
It is highly regarded in the foreign policy arena, and former President Masire has acted as peace facilitator for DR Congo.
Utenrikspolitisk er landet meget vel anerkjent og tidligere president Masire var med og meglet fred i DR Kongo.
It is one of the most respected countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which now has its headquarters in Botswana.
Landet er som en av de mest respekterte landene i Southern African Development Community (SADC), blitt sete for organisasjonen.
Botswana is a major exporter of minerals, including diamonds.
Botswana er storeksportør av mineraler, herunder diamanter.
Botswana is the country in Africa with the highest exports to Norway.
Botswana er det afrikanske land som eksporterer mest til Norge.
Global Inter-Media Dialogue
Global intermediadialog
The cartoon controversy that began in the autumn of 2005 formed the backdrop for this conference.
Bakteppet for intermediakonferansen var karikaturstriden.
The aim is to foster tolerance and understanding across cultural and religious divides.
Hensikten er å skape forståelse og toleranse på tvers av kulturelle og religiøse skillelinjer.
It is also envisaged that the GIMD will help to expand the network of media actors from different countries and cultures.
Det er også meningen å bidra til å utvide nettverket mellom mediarepresentanter fra ulike land og kulturer.
The Global Inter-Media Dialogue meeting in Oslo in 2007
Dialogmøtet i Oslo 2007
For more information, see: www.intermediadialogue.org
Se også www.intermediadialogue.org
Corporate environmental responsibility
Næringslivets ansvar for miljø
The Government views the participation of the private sector as crucial in addressing the challenges relating to climate change, the loss of biodiversity, and releases of hazardous substances.
Regjeringen betrakter næringslivets medvirkning som avgjørende for å møte utfordringene knyttet til klima, biologisk mangfold og miljøgifter.
About CSR
Om samfunnsansvar
Guidelines and initiatives
Retningslinjer og initiativer
Companies can also develop new, greener products and services to replace existing ones.
Bedriftene kan også bidra med nye og mer miljøvennlige produkter og tjenester til erstatning for eksisterende.
The most advanced companies now carry out life cycle analyses for their products, and are introducing routines that include requirements for their subcontractors.
De mest avanserte bedriftene gjennomfører nå livsløpsanalyser for sine produkter og innfører rutiner med krav til underleverandørene.
Climate change is creating new challenges, for example relating to energy use and production processes.
Klimaendringene reiser nye utfordringer relatert til blant annet energibruk og produksjonsprosesser.
The Government takes action to prevent VAT fraud in connection with trading of emissions allowances
Strakstiltak for å hindre momssvindel med klimakvoter
Norway takes part in the EU Emissions Allowances Trading System (ETS) and has the same VAT treatment as the EU in this area.
Norge er tilknyttet EUs kvotehandelssystem og har på dette området liknende momsregler som EU.
In connection with this work, the police have recently conducted an operation against several traders.
I tilknytning til dette arbeidet har politiet nylig foretatt en omfattende aksjon mot flere aktører i dette markedet.
Norway's human rights dialogue with China
Kina
The four working groups in the 2010 roundtable discussed workers’ rights, prisoners’ and detainees’ rights, minority rights, and media freedom and responsibility.
Under rundebordet i 2010 behandlet ekspertgrupper temaene arbeidstakeres rettigheter, minoriteters rettigheter, varetektsfengsledes og fangers rettigheter, og medias frihet og ansvar.
Emphasis is placed on assisting Norwegian actors who wish to participate in human rights efforts in China.
Det legges vekt på å bistå norske aktører som ønsker å arbeide med menneskerettigheter i Kina.
The China Programme was established at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights in 1997 to provide academic assistance for the dialogue.
Kina-programmet ved Senter for menneskerettigheter ble etablert i 1997 for å bistå dialogen akademisk.
This textbook with its accompanying educational programme is now in use at many Chinese universities.
Læreboken med tilhørende undervisningsopplegg er nå i bruk ved en rekke kinesiske universiteter.
The China Programme at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter
The Human Rights Dialogue with Vietnam
Vietnam
The seminars have in recent years have focused on inter-religious dialogue and tolerance, children’s rights, and human rights in the security sector.
Ekspertseminaret har de siste årene fokusert på temaene inter-religiøs dialog og toleranse, barns rettigheter og menneskerettigheter i sikkerhetssektoren.
In May 2002, the Indonesia Programme was established at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights.
I mai 2002 ble det opprettet et Indonesia-program ved Senter for menneskerettigheter.
The Indonesia Programme at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter
ISO 26000
ISO 26000
ISO 26000 applies to all types of firms and organisations, in both developing and industrialised countries.
ISO 26000 gjelder for alle typer organisasjoner både i utviklingsland og industrialiserte land.
The use of ISO 26000 by companies and organisations is voluntary.
ISO 26000 er en frivillig veiledning til organisasjoner og bedrifter.
Norway has participated actively in the development of ISO 26000.
Norge har aktivt deltatt i arbeidet med utviklingen av ISO 26000.
Useful links
Nyttige nettsider
The Human Rights Dialogue also emphasises project cooperation between Norwegian and Vietnamese partners.
Menneskerettighetsdialogen legger også vekt på prosjektsamarbeid mellom norske og vietnamesiske partnere.
The Vietnam Programme at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights
Norsk senter for menneskerettigheter
(20.10.09-16.10.13)
(Perioden 20.10.09-16.10.13)
Former Political adviser Trond Blattmann (Lab.)
Tidligere politisk rådgiver Trond Blattmann (Ap)
(22.10.2009 – 01.07.2011)
(Perioden 22.10.2009 – 01.07.2011)
Former State Secretary Inger-Anne Ravlum (Lab.)
Tidligere statssekretær Inger-Anne Ravlum (Ap)
(23.10.09-11.06.11)
(Perioden 23.10.09-11.06.11)
Born: 1962
Født: 1962
Minister of Justice and the Police Knut Storberget (Lab)
Utgiver: Justis- og politidepartementet
(Period 17.10.2005–11.11.2011)
(Periode 17.10.2005–11.11.2011)
Minister of Justice Knut Stoberget was born on 6 October 1964.
Justisminister Knut Storberget er født 6. oktober 1964.
Former State Secretary Astri Aas-Hansen (Lab)
Tidligere statssekretær i JD Astri Aas-Hansen (Ap)
(17.10.2005–26.04.2013)
(Perioden 17.10.2005–26.04.2013)
Photos of Astri Aas-Hansen
Bilder av Astri Aas-Hansen
Photos: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
Foto: John Petter Reinertsen/Samfoto
(Foto: AD)
(Foto: AD)
The other participants of the delegation:
Andre deltakere i delegasjonen:
Mr. Bataa Batsukh, Director, Bayanzurkh District Social Insurance Division
Bataa Batsukh, Bayanzurkh-distriktets Sosialforsikringsbyrå
Sudan: Norway welcomes agreement on Abyei
Sudan: Norge ønsker avtale om Abyei velkommen
”I am pleased that a security agreement has been reached on Abyei.
- Jeg glad for at man har kommet til en enighet om Abyei.
It is now essential that the agreement is implemented.
Det er nå avgjørende at avtalen settes i verk.
I hope that the UN Security Council will endorse the agreement as soon as possible,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre after the agreement.
Jeg håper at FNs sikkerhetsråd vil gi sin tilslutning til avtalen så snart som mulig, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Yesterday, representatives of the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement concluded a security agreement for the important region of Abyei.
Partene i Nord- og Sør-Sudan ble i går ble enige om en sikkerhetsavtale om den viktige regionen Abyei.
I hope that the UN Security Council will endorse the agreement as soon as possible,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Jeg håper at FNs sikkerhetsråd vil gi sin tilslutning til avtalen så snart som mulig, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The main feature of the agreement is that all northern and southern armed forces are to be withdrawn from Abyei.
Hovedelementet i avtalen er at alle væpnede styrker med tilknytning til Nord- og Sør-Sudan skal trekkes ut av Abyei.
The future affiliation of Abyei to either the north or the south will be determined a later point in time, on the basis of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.
Abyeis fremtidige tilhørighet til enten det nordlige eller sørlige Sudan skal avgjøres på et senere tidspunkt, og på grunnlag av fredsavtalen fra 2005 og avgjørelsen i voldgiftsdomstolen i Haag.
The negotiations were facilitated by the African Union High-level Implementation Panel chaired by former President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa.
Avtalen ble fremforhandlet av AU-panelet som ledes av Sør-Afrikas tidligere president Thabo Mbeki.
“The agreement on Abyei is important because it resolves the immediate crisis, which has forced thousands of families to flee the area.
- Abyei-avtalen er viktig fordi den løser den akutte krisen i området som har ført til at mange tusen familier er drevet på flukt.
I greatly appreciate the fact that Ethiopia has responded positively to the parties’ request by making troops and equipment available,” said the Foreign Minister.
Jeg setter stor pris på Etiopia har sagt ja til partenes henvendelse om å stille tropper og materiell til veie, sier utenriksministeren.
“Although yesterday’s development was a step forward, I would like to repeat that Norway remains concerned about the situation in Sudan, particularly in the state of Southern Kordofan.
- Selv om gårsdagens nyhet er gledelig, vil jeg gjenta at Norge er bekymret for situasjonen i Sudan og da særlig i Sør-Kordofan.
I urge the parties to agree on a local ceasefire in the state.
Jeg oppfordrer partene til umiddelbart å inngå en lokal våpenhvile i denne delstaten.
It is vital that political leaders on both sides now act responsibly and demonstrate a will to find political solutions to the fundamental problems,” said Mr Støre.
Det er nå viktig at de politiske lederne på begge sider viser ansvar og vilje til å finne politiske løsninger på de grunnleggende problemene, sier Støre.
Norway is concerned by reports of abuse based on ethnic origin, killings of civilians, looting and the arming of local militias.
Fra norsk side er man bekymret over rapporter om trakassering på grunnlag av etnisk tilhørighet, drap på sivile, om plyndring, og om bevæpning av lokale militsgrupper.
It is also deeply worrying that UN peacekeeping forces in the area have been attacked and threatened.
Det er videre dypt urovekkende at FNs fredsbevarende styrke i området har vært utsatt for angrep og trusler.
Those responsible must be held responsible.
De som er ansvarlige for overgrep må stilles til ansvar.
Over the past weeks, there has been fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces belonging to the government in the north and forces affiliated with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement.
De siste ukene har det vært kamper mellom regjeringshæren Sudan Armed Forces og styrker med tilknytning til Sudan People’s Liberation Movement som tilhører Sør- Sudan.
The UN estimates that around 75 000 people have been forced to flee, and has warned of a developing humanitarian disaster.
FN anslår at rundt 75.000 personer er drevet på flukt og advarer om at det en humanitær katastrofe er i ferd med å utvikle seg.
The fighting between the parties is making it difficult for the UN and international NGOs in the area to reach those in need of emergency relief.
Krigføringen mellom de to partene gjør det vanskelig for FN og de internasjonale NGOene i området å nå frem med nødhjelp.
Only three weeks remain until the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between northern and southern Sudan expires and South Sudan declares itself an independent state.
Det er nå bare tre uker igjen til fredsavtalen (CPA) mellom Nord- og Sør-Sudan løper ut og Sør-Sudan erklærer seg som selvstendig stat.
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will represent Norway at the celebration of the new state of South Sudan on 9 July.
Miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim representerer Norge på feiringen av den nye staten den 9. juli.
“I most emphatically urge the parties in Sudan to conclude negotiations on the framework agreement on relations between the two states.
- Jeg oppfordrer partene i Sudan på det sterkeste til å sluttføre forhandlingene om ramme avtalen for forholdet mellom de to statene.
Norway supports the aim that the negotiations should lay the foundation for two sustainable states,” said Mr Solheim.
Norge støtter målsetningen om at forhandlingene skal legge grunnlaget for to bærekraftige stater, sier Solheim.
Negotiations on relations between the two states are now ongoing in Addis Ababa and are being led by the African Union.
Forhandlingene om forholdet mellom de to statene pågår også i Addis Abeba og ledes av AU.
Some of the important negotiation themes are security, cooperation in the petroleum sector, citizenship, currency, debt and the institutional framework for relations between the two states.
Viktige tema som sikkerhet, samarbeid innenfor oljesektoren, statsborgerskap, valuta, gjeld og den institusjonelle rammen for samhandling mellom de to statene er gjenstand for forhandlinger.
Photos of Eirik Øwre Thorshaug
Bilder av Eirik Øwre Thorshaug
Academia Europea’s Annual Conference
Academia Europea’s Annual Conference
Bergen, 13 September 2012
Bergen, 13. september 2012
“What are the characteristics of the Arctic today?
- What are the characteristics of the Arctic today?
Among other things: The legal framework: There is no race to the Pole.
Among other things: The legal framework: There is no race to the Pole.
There is no ‘legal vacuum’", Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech in Bergen on 13 September.
There is no ‘legal vacuum’, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. i sin tale i Bergen 13.09.12.
Mr Støre used these talking points for his address:
Mr Støre used these talking points for his address:
Northern Seas – the European Dimension.
Northern Seas – the European Dimension.
Managing the High North
Managing the High North
It is an honour for me to address this distinguished audience, which includes some of Europe’s most accomplished scholars.
It is an honour for me to address this distinguished audience, which includes some of Europe’s most accomplished scholars.
In 2005, when my Government defined the High North – the Arctic – as its most strategic foreign policy objective, we also defined knowledge as being at its very core.
In 2005, when my Government defined the High North – the Arctic – as its most strategic foreign policy objective, we also defined knowledge as being at its very core.
Norway – today a hub of knowledge on High North issues.
Norway – today a hub of knowledge on High North issues.
Climate change, the ocean, resources, fisheries, minerals, geopolitics, international relations, etc.
Climate change, the ocean, resources, fisheries, minerals, geopolitics, international relations, etc.
Geography matters.
Geography matters.
Responsible political management – fact-based.
Responsible political management – fact-based.
It is about bringing together various stakeholders – national and regional authorities, businesses and knowledge institutions, partnerships, international cooperation.
It is about bringing together various stakeholders – national and regional authorities, businesses and knowledge institutions, partnerships, international cooperation.
Continue investments in research and science.
Continue investments in research and science.
Norway – Europe.
Norway – Europe.
Resources.
Resources.
History.
History.
Traditions.
Traditions.
The old Hanseatic city of Bergen, where trade with other European city states were established as early as the 12th century.
The old Hanseatic city of Bergen, where trade with other European city states were established as early as the 12th century.
The main export product, which was exchanged for corn, spices and other luxury products, was fish.
The main export product, which was exchanged for corn, spices and other luxury products, was fish.
Salted, dried cod from the Barents Sea – in fact the same product that accounts for much of our current exports of seafood to Europe.
Salted, dried cod from the Barents Sea – in fact the same product that accounts for much of our current exports of seafood to Europe.
Today, another important resource links the northern maritime areas to the rest of Europe, namely petroleum.
Today, another important resource links the northern maritime areas to the rest of Europe, namely petroleum.
In fact, Norway supplies 35 % of EU imports of natural gas and 20 % of EU consumption, contributing to improved energy security in Europe.
In fact, Norway supplies 35 % of EU imports of natural gas and 20 % of EU consumption, contributing to improved energy security in Europe.
Illustration: Map of pipelines Norway-Europe.
Illustration: Map of pipelines Norway-Europe.
Shows the links to Europe.
Shows the links to Europe.
One third of the meals in French kitchens are cooked by Norwegian gas.
One third of the meals in French kitchens are cooked by Norwegian gas.
These northern seas: a European dimension today – as it was in the past.
These northern seas: a European dimension today – as it was in the past.
Interdependency.
Interdependency.
Mutual.
Mutual.