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The opposite is true, but we would of course like it to happen more rapidly.
The opposite is true, but we would of course like it to happen more rapidly.
A growing middle class makes it more likely that more societies will move in a democratic direction.
A growing middle class makes it more likely that more societies will move in a democratic direction.
There is however, no automatic link.
There is however, no automatic link.
China is a case in point.
China is a case in point.
But still, China is probably more democratic today than at any other time in its history.
But still, China is probably more democratic today than at any other time in its history.
The fourth trend I would like to point to is climate change.
The fourth trend I would like to point to is climate change.
We should keep in mind that there is nothing new in the consequences of climate change: drought, hurricanes rising temperatures, failing crops and floods.
We should keep in mind that there is nothing new in the consequences of climate change: drought, hurricanes rising temperatures, failing crops and floods.
It is all described in detail in the Old Testament.
It is all described in detail in the Old Testament.
But climate change works like an amplifier, making natural disasters more frequent and severe.
But climate change works like an amplifier, making natural disasters more frequent and severe.
It will make our efforts to combat poverty and build states all the more difficult, and it requires a coherent and forceful response from the world community.
It will make our efforts to combat poverty and build states all the more difficult, and it requires a coherent and forceful response from the world community.
My fifth point is how enormously difficult state-building is.
My fifth point is how enormously difficult state-building is.
There are a few examples of states being successfully built by external forces.
There are a few examples of states being successfully built by external forces.
Post-war Japan is one.
Post-war Japan is one.
But in general, the outcome of a state-building process will be defined by domestic politics.
But in general, the outcome of a state-building process will be defined by domestic politics.
Also, state-building takes much longer than we tend to believe.
Also, state-building takes much longer than we tend to believe.
There are no shortcuts, and we should keep in mind that there are very few states that have been founded in a peaceful way.
There are no shortcuts, and we should keep in mind that there are very few states that have been founded in a peaceful way.
The founder of Norway, Harald Hårfagre, most certainly did not walk around with a poverty reduction strategy paper in his hand, or a post-conflict needs assessment.
The founder of Norway, Harald Hårfagre, most certainly did not walk around with a poverty reduction strategy paper in his hand, or a post-conflict needs assessment.
Nor did he have to worry about the views of and interventions by a group of external donors.
Nor did he have to worry about the views of and interventions by a group of external donors.
He went around with a sword in his hand.
He went around with a sword in his hand.
Even though most states have been founded by the use of force, we have to make a distinction between extremely brutal and repressive methods, and milder applications of force.
Even though most states have been founded by the use of force, we have to make a distinction between extremely brutal and repressive methods, and milder applications of force.
It is very difficult to imagine a state changing from something like today’s Somalia into something like Switzerland without the use of force.
It is very difficult to imagine a state changing from something like today’s Somalia into something like Switzerland without the use of force.
It is equally difficult to believe it can be done overnight.
It is equally difficult to believe it can be done overnight.
We should remember that very few states in Africa have been founded on a national political base.
We should remember that very few states in Africa have been founded on a national political base.
They have more or less all been imposed from abroad.
They have more or less all been imposed from abroad.
We should be much more patient and accept that when we take on the endeavour of assisting in state-building, we have to be willing to be in for the long haul.
We should be much more patient and accept that when we take on the endeavour of assisting in state-building, we have to be willing to be in for the long haul.
What we often see in conflict zones is the following sequence: peace agreement, peace keeping and finally elections.
What we often see in conflict zones is the following sequence: peace agreement, peace keeping and finally elections.
Far too often, elections mean exit strategy.
Far too often, elections mean exit strategy.
We tend to withdraw forces too early, and we often call elections too early.
We tend to withdraw forces too early, and we often call elections too early.
I remember speaking to a UN representative who said that the most successful elections ever organised by the UN were the elections in Angola in 1996.
I remember speaking to a UN representative who said that the most successful elections ever organised by the UN were the elections in Angola in 1996.
Everything was carried out by the book.
Everything was carried out by the book.
The only problem was that it prolonged the war by another 10 years.
The only problem was that it prolonged the war by another 10 years.
Let me, before I end, comment briefly on the relationship between military and civilian actors in conflict zones.
Let me, before I end, comment briefly on the relationship between military and civilian actors in conflict zones.
There is no clear-cut, easy answer to this.
There is no clear-cut, easy answer to this.
Conflict zones are not an ideal world, and military contribution to reconstruction and development will be necessary in some situations.
Conflict zones are not an ideal world, and military contribution to reconstruction and development will be necessary in some situations.
When they are, because of security constraints and limited civilian capacity, they should be limited in scope and time, and coordinated with the Government and the international agencies.
When they are, because of security constraints and limited civilian capacity, they should be limited in scope and time, and coordinated with the Government and the international agencies.
Civilian capacities should be used to the extent possible.
Civilian capacities should be used to the extent possible.
Both military, humanitarian and development actors need to recognise the continuum of which they are a part, and appreciate the interplay among them.
Both military, humanitarian and development actors need to recognise the continuum of which they are a part, and appreciate the interplay among them.
We must be clearer about when we are talking about “humanitarian space” and when we are in fact talking about “development space”.
We must be clearer about when we are talking about “humanitarian space” and when we are in fact talking about “development space”.
Again, there are no easy answers, but we should to the extent possible avoid using military forces for other purposes than those they are intended for.
Again, there are no easy answers, but we should to the extent possible avoid using military forces for other purposes than those they are intended for.
Let me conclude by pointing to the three most important tools in the box with respect to fixing fragile states.
Let me conclude by pointing to the three most important tools in the box with respect to fixing fragile states.
These are the military tool, the economic or development tool and the political tool.
These are the military tool, the economic or development tool and the political tool.
For example, in a place like Afghanistan, it is obvious that you need all three tools, but to me it is also clear that the most essential of the three, is the political tool.
For example, in a place like Afghanistan, it is obvious that you need all three tools, but to me it is also clear that the most essential of the three, is the political tool.
Mao once said that you should always consider politics the key.
Mao once said that you should always consider politics the key.
I do not agree with Mao on everything, but on this particular issue I believe he made a valid point.
I do not agree with Mao on everything, but on this particular issue I believe he made a valid point.
Conflict and Development
Conflict and Development
Norway very concerned about situation in Côte d’Ivoire
Norge svært bekymret for utviklingen i Elfenbenskysten
The Security Council also extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Cote d’Ivoire (UNOCI) until 30 June 2011.
Sikkerhetsrådet fornyet også mandatet til FNs fredsbevarende styrker i Elfenbenskysten fram til 30. juni 2011.
In 2013, 116 countries received aid from Norway.
I 2013 mottok 116 land norsk bistand.
In order to achieve better results, the Government is proposing to concentrate its efforts on 84 countries.
For å oppnå bedre resultater foreslår regjeringen å konsentrere innsatsen om 84 land.
The Government intends to pursue an effective development policy that yields results.
Regjeringens mål er en effektiv utviklingspolitikk som gir resultater.
The Government has identified 12 focus countries where efforts will be particularly strengthened.
Regjeringen har valgt ut tolv fokusland der innsatsen skal styrkes ytterligere.
The aim is to simplify and improve the effectiveness of Norwegian development assistance.
Dette forenkler og forbedrer norsk bistand.
Monitoring and measuring results requires a lot of resources.
Oppfølging og kontroll av resultater er ressurskrevende.
By targeting fewer countries, we can make Norwegian assistance more effective and thereby ensure that the aid we provide reaches more of those in need,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende.
Ved at vi engasjerer oss i noe færre land kan vi gjøre bistanden mer effektiv og derigjennom nå flere fattige, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
In its review of Norwegian development cooperation, the OECD identified three areas where improvements should be made: increasing the concentration of aid, placing greater focus on results, and giving more emphasis to the role of private sector activities and trade.
OECD har i sin gjennomgang av norsk bistand pekt på tre områder hvor det bør gjøres forbedringer.
The Government is following up all three recommendations.
Regjeringen følger opp alle disse tre anbefalingene.
Aid to some upper middle income countries, and to certain other countries where Norway’s overall engagement is less extensive, will gradually be phased out.
Bistanden til noen høyere mellominntektsland og til enkelte andre land der Norges samlede engasjement i utgangspunktet er mindre omfattende, skal fases ut.
Existing agreements will be honoured.
Inngåtte avtaler skal ikke brytes.
The number of partner countries will therefore be gradually reduced to 84, as current agreements come to an end.
Reduksjonen til 84 samarbeidsland vil dermed gjennomføres over noe tid, etter hvert som gjeldende avtaler utløper.
Two categories of focus countries
To kategorier fokusland
The Government has identified 12 focus countries, which have been divided into two categories.
Regjeringen har valgt ut tolv fokusland fordelt på to kategorier.
The first group includes fragile countries, where stabilisation and peacebuilding are paramount: Afghanistan, Haiti, Mali, Palestine, Somalia and South Sudan.
Den første gruppen omfatter kategorien sårbare land, der stabilisering og fredsbygging står sentralt: Afghanistan, Haiti, Mali, Palestina, Somalia og Sør-Sudan.
The other group of focus countries includes countries undergoing a process of development, where the emphasis is on the private sector, and resource and revenue management.
Den andre gruppen av fokusland omfatter land i utvikling, der vekten i økende grad legges på næringsliv, ressurs- og inntektsforvaltning.
Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal and Tanzania are in this group.
Etiopia, Malawi, Mosambik, Myanmar, Nepal og Tanzania er valgt som fokusland i denne gruppen.
‘We will give priority to selected focus countries where we have in-depth knowledge of the country and where Norway is in a good position to contribute to concrete results.
- Vi vil prioritere noen utvalgte fokusland der vi har særlig god landkunnskap og der Norge har gode forutsetninger for å bidra til gode resultater.
We are seeking to achieve synergies by encouraging Norwegian actors to concentrate their efforts on the same countries.
Vi ønsker også å oppnå synergier ved at norske aktører konsentrerer seg om de samme landene.
We are also working to increase the efficiency of aid management and improve the way we measure and communicate results,’ Mr Brende said.
I tillegg arbeider vi med å effektivisere bistandsforvaltningen, og forbedre måling og formidling av resultater, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
In addition, more systematic analyses and assessments of the situation in each individual country are to be carried out.
I tillegg skal det gjøres mer systematiske analyser og vurderinger av situasjonen i hvert enkelt land.
‘Norway supports efforts to promote long-term poverty reduction, democracy and human rights.
- Norge støtter arbeidet for varig fattigdomsreduksjon, for demokrati og menneskerettigheter.
Our aid efforts must be designed to support changes that help partner countries to take care of their populations themselves and fulfil their international obligations, for example those relating to climate change and the environment.
Bistanden skal støtte endringer som gjør at landene selv kan ivareta sin befolkning og sine forpliktelser overfor det internasjonale samfunnet, klima og miljø.
Aid should not seek to compensate for poor governance by a country’s own authorities.
Bistand skal ikke kompensere for dårlig styresett.
Aid, sound trade policies, favourable conditions for investment and job creation are all important to ensure development in the poorest countries,’ Mr Brende said.
Både bistand, handelspolitikk, gode vilkår for investeringer og jobbskaping er viktig for å sikre utvikling i de fattigste landene, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Reforming development assistance to improve results
Bistandsreform for bedre resultater
‘I hope that it will be possible to find a solution to the difficult situation that has arisen.
- Det er mitt håp at det er mulig å finne en løsning på den vanskelige situasjonen som har oppstått.
Norway will continue to offer support for the peace process,’ he said.
Norge vil fortsette å tilby støtte til fredsprosessen, sier utenriksministeren.
In Sunday’s referendum, a majority of Colombians rejected the peace agreement that was signed in Cartagena on 26 September.
Resultatet av søndagens folkeavstemning ble et nei til fredsavtalen, som ble signert i Cartagena 26. september.
It prepares the way for broader political participation, better access to land, and stronger efforts to tackle illicit drugs.
Den legger til rette for blant annet bredere politisk deltagelse, tilgang til jord og narkotikabekjempelse.
The rights of civilians affected by the conflict have been given a central place in the agreement.
Rettighetene til sivile som er rammet av konflikten er en sentral del.
It is positive that the Colombian Government and the FARC are maintaining the ceasefire, and it is important that they continue to do so,’ said Mr Brende.
Det er positivt at den colombianske regjeringen og Farc opprettholder våpenhvilen og det er viktig at dette fortsetter, sier Brende.
The peace talks were formally launched in Oslo in October 2012, and have since been held in Havana.
Fredsforhandlingene startet formelt opp i Oslo i oktober 2012 og har siden foregått i Havanna.
Norway, together with Cuba, has facilitated the negotiations.
Norge har sammen med Cuba tilrettelagt for forhandlingene.
The armed conflict in Colombia has lasted for more than 50 years, and has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of Colombians.
Den væpnede konflikten i Colombia har vart i over femti år og har kostet hundretusener av colombianere livet.
More than six million people are internally displaced.
Over seks millioner mennesker er drevet på flukt i eget land.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende welcomes the continued dialogue between various political actors in Colombia following the referendum on the peace agreement.
Utenriksminister Børge Brende ønsker velkommen fortsatt dialog mellom ulike politiske aktører i Colombia, etter folkeavstemningen om fredsavtalen.
‘It’s vital to bring together all the parties in Sudan in a national dialogue to discuss the country’s political, economic and social challenges,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
- Det er viktig å bringe alle partene i Sudan sammen i en nasjonal dialog for å drøfte landets politiske, økonomiske og sosiale utfordringer, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The African Union (AU) is responsible for facilitating peace negotiations in South Kordofan and Blue Nile.
Den Afrikanske Union (AU) har ansvaret for å tilrettelegge for fredsforhandlingene i Sør-Kordofan og Blånilen.
The negotiations will be led by former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki.
Forhandlingene skal ledes av tidligere president i Sør-Afrika, Thabo Mbeki.
‘Both the African Union and the leader of the negotiations, Thabo Mbeki, are competent, neutral actors who are playing key roles in this work.
- Den Afrikanske Union og forhandlingsleder Thabo Mbeki er kompetente og nøytrale aktører som spiller viktige roller i dette arbeidet.
Norway is pleased to note the positive developments that we are now seeing.
Fra norsk side er vi glade for den positive utviklingen vi nå ser.
I have personally thanked Mr Mbeki for his efforts to get the dialogue process back on track,’ said Mr Brende.
Jeg har personlig takket Mbeki for hans anstrengelser med å få dialogprosessen på skinner igjen, sier Brende.
Key issues such as governance, political inclusiveness, resource-sharing, identity and social equality need to be discussed at national level.
Sentrale spørsmål som styresett, politisk inkludering, ressursdeling, identitet og sosial utjevning må diskuteres på nasjonalt nivå.
Hope of democratic dialogue in Sudan
Håp om demokratisk dialog i Sudan
Norway has no desire for dialogue with bin Laden
Norge har ikke ønske om dialog med bin Laden
On Wednesday 27 August, the Norwegian News Agency (NTB) published an article entitled “Norge vil ha dialog med bin Laden” (Norway wants dialogue with bin Laden), which was published in a number of media today.
Norsk Telegrambyrå (NTB) publiserte onsdag 27. august en artikkel med tittelen ”Norge vil ha dialog med bin Laden”, som i dag er gjengitt i en rekke medier.
NTB based its article on an interview with State Secretary Raymond Johansen of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the same day in the Norwegian daily Dagsavisen.
NTB har basert sin artikkel på et intervju med statssekretær Raymond Johansen i Utenriksdepartementet i Dagsavisen fra samme dag.
The title of the NTB article gives the wrong impression of Norwegian policy.
Tittelen i NTBs sak gir feil fremstilling av norsk politikk.
Norway has no desire for dialogue with Osama bin Laden or the al-Qaeda terrorist network.
Norge har ikke noe ønske om dialog med Osama bin Laden eller terrornettverket Al-Qaida.
Thus, the title of the article does not correctly reflect what Mr Johansen said to Dagsavisen.
Det er således ikke samsvar mellom tittelen i NTBs sak og det statssekretær Johansen uttalte til Dagsavisen.
“Norway has no desire for dialogue with bin Laden.
- Norge har ikke ønske om dialog med bin Laden.
A key criterion is that the parties themselves want such dialogue.
Et sentralt kriterium er at partene selv ønsker en slik dialog.
Bodø, Norway 22 March 2010
Bodø 22. mars 2010
State Secretary Erik Lahnstein's speech at the Arctic Dialogue Conference in Bodø on 22 March.
Statssekretær Erik Lahnsteins tale ved konferansen ”Arctic Dialogue” i Bodø 22. mars 2010.
Political perspectives”
Political perspectives”
· When the present Norwegian Government took office in 2005 we declared that the High North shall be the Government’s most important strategic priority area for foreign policy and shall contribute to positive developments in the North.
· When the present Norwegian Government took office in 2005 we declared that the High North shall be the Government’s most important strategic priority area for foreign policy and shall contribute to positive developments in the North.
This was reconfirmed when the Government was re-elected last autumn.
This was reconfirmed when the Government was re-elected last autumn.
· For Norway the overall aim is to:
· For Norway the overall aim is to:
o enhance knowledge in and about the north,
o enhance knowledge in and about the north,
o increase our activity and presence in the area, and
o increase our activity and presence in the area, and
o lay the foundations for sustainable economic and social development in the years to come.
o lay the foundations for sustainable economic and social development in the years to come.
Illustration: Map with the North Pole in the center
Illustrasjon: kart med Nordpolen i sentrum
· This map illustrates Norway’s perspective of the High North.
· This map illustrates Norway’s perspective of the High North.
And today I am particularly pleased to be here to talk about our political perspectives on the Arctic and High North at the Bodø University College.
And today I am particularly pleased to be here to talk about our political perspectives on the Arctic and High North at the Bodø University College.
The High North Centre for Business and Governance has, in only a few years time, managed to become somewhat of a hub for knowledge creation in Norway when it comes to Arctic and High North Issues.
The High North Centre for Business and Governance has, in only a few years time, managed to become somewhat of a hub for knowledge creation in Norway when it comes to Arctic and High North Issues.
· Knowledge is at the core of our High North efforts.
· Knowledge is at the core of our High North efforts.
Knowledge is one of the most important building blocks in sustainable social and business development.
Knowledge is one of the most important building blocks in sustainable social and business development.
It is essential that the knowledge institutions in the region are competitive, both nationally and internationally.
It is essential that the knowledge institutions in the region are competitive, both nationally and internationally.
It is important to develop the knowledge infrastructure in the High North.
It is important to develop the knowledge infrastructure in the High North.
· I would also like to stress the importance of appropriate infrastructure for the potential of the High North is to be fully realised.
· I would also like to stress the importance of appropriate infrastructure for the potential of the High North is to be fully realised.
Transport policy in the north is important for both offshore and onshore value creation.
Transport policy in the north is important for both offshore and onshore value creation.
· We are also contributing to industrial development in the High North through specific measures aimed at releasing the potential of the region.
· We are also contributing to industrial development in the High North through specific measures aimed at releasing the potential of the region.
You will hear more about this from Gunn Ovesen from Innovation Norway later today.
You will hear more about this from Gunn Ovesen from Innovation Norway later today.
· Today Norway’s perspective on the High North is becoming more and more familiar, as interest in the Arctic region is growing fast.
· Today Norway’s perspective on the High North is becoming more and more familiar, as interest in the Arctic region is growing fast.
· What happens in the Arctic is of global importance.
· What happens in the Arctic is of global importance.
There will clearly be an increased demand for food, energy, minerals and other resources.
There will clearly be an increased demand for food, energy, minerals and other resources.