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Companies should not be burdened with overlapping reporting requirements or asked to produce data and information that is not really needed.
Companies should not be burdened with overlapping reporting requirements or asked to produce data and information that is not really needed.
In conclusion, there’s data we don’t have which would be useful.
In conclusion, there’s data we don’t have which would be useful.
And there’s data that might be useful, which we may not need.
And there’s data that might be useful, which we may not need.
We should be conscious of the reporting burden and the “nice to have” mentality.
We should be conscious of the reporting burden and the “nice to have” mentality.
It’s a challenge to make use of the available data today, and may be even more so tomorrow.
It’s a challenge to make use of the available data today, and may be even more so tomorrow.
I look forward to the debate and I hope it can inform our continued work for meaningful transparency in the extractive sector.
I look forward to the debate and I hope it can inform our continued work for meaningful transparency in the extractive sector.
Extractive governance – emerging norms of transparency roundtable
Extractive governance – emerging norms of transparency roundtable
"This seminar is an opportunity for me to give you an overview of Norway’s relationship with the EU and what we want to achieve with the Grants", said State Secretary Ingvil Næss Stub in her opening address at the Risk seminar in Tallin on the EEA and Norway grants.
- This seminar is an opportunity for me to give you an overview of Norway’s relationship with the EU and what we want to achieve with the Grants, sa statssekretær Ingvil Næss Stub da hun innledet på Risk-seminaret i Tallin om EØS-midlene.
Secretary General, Ladies and gentlemen,
Secretary General, Ladies and gentlemen,
It is an honour and pleasure for me to be present here today.
It is an honour and pleasure for me to be present here today.
I would like to start by thanking Estonia for hosting this seminar.
I would like to start by thanking Estonia for hosting this seminar.
Estonia is a best practice country when it comes to the implementation and use of the EEA and Norway Grants.
Estonia is a best practice country when it comes to the implementation and use of the EEA and Norway Grants.
I am very happy to be back in Estonia and the beautiful and historic city of Tallinn.
I am very happy to be back in Estonia and the beautiful and historic city of Tallinn.
And I am pleased to see so many of you here today.
And I am pleased to see so many of you here today.
This is an important opportunity for us to meet you and to discuss the management of the Grants.
This is an important opportunity for us to meet you and to discuss the management of the Grants.
This seminar is also an opportunity for me to give you an overview of Norway’s relationship with the EU and what we want to achieve with the Grants.
This seminar is also an opportunity for me to give you an overview of Norway’s relationship with the EU and what we want to achieve with the Grants.
The big picture – Norway and the EU – common values
The big picture – Norway and the EU – common values
Europe is undergoing a time of change.
Europe is undergoing a time of change.
Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law for granted.
Both the financial crisis and Russia’s annexation of Crimea are poignant reminders that we should not take peace, prosperity and the rule of law for granted.
Faced with these challenges, we must defend our fundamental values, with individual freedom and responsibility at the core – values that build up trust between people and between countries.
Faced with these challenges, we must defend our fundamental values, with individual freedom and responsibility at the core – values that build up trust between people and between countries.
We cooperate closely with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values and because we recognise the need to find joint solutions to shared challenges.
We cooperate closely with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values and because we recognise the need to find joint solutions to shared challenges.
There is broad support both among the Norwegian people and in the Storting for Norway’s continued participation in European cooperation through the EEA Agreement, the Schengen Agreement and other agreements with the EU.
There is broad support both among the Norwegian people and in the Storting for Norway’s continued participation in European cooperation through the EEA Agreement, the Schengen Agreement and other agreements with the EU.
The Government’s EU policy
The Government’s EU policy
The Norwegian Government engages in the European debate at the earliest possible stage when new policies and rules, that are of importance to Norway are being developed.
The Norwegian Government engages in the European debate at the earliest possible stage when new policies and rules, that are of importance to Norway are being developed.
We pursue a coordinated European policy based on openness, knowledge and political engagement.
We pursue a coordinated European policy based on openness, knowledge and political engagement.
We are therefore keen to cooperate with all groups in society.
We are therefore keen to cooperate with all groups in society.
The EU member states are important partners for Norway and we intend to strengthen our cooperation with several of them.
The EU member states are important partners for Norway and we intend to strengthen our cooperation with several of them.
We have identified five thematic areas for closer cooperation with the EU and the EU member states:
We have identified five thematic areas for closer cooperation with the EU and the EU member states:
Increased competitiveness and growth,
Increased competitiveness and growth,
Higher quality education and research,
Higher quality education and research,
An ambitious climate and energy policy,
An ambitious climate and energy policy,
We believe these are the most important issues for securing further progress and enhancing security.
We believe these are the most important issues for securing further progress and enhancing security.
EEA and Norway Grants as an instrument for Norway’s European policy and growth in Europe
EEA and Norway Grants as an instrument for Norway’s European policy and growth in Europe
Under the Agreement, Norway is a member of the internal market, and harmonises its legislation on trade and the movement of goods and people with EU rules.
Under the Agreement, Norway is a member of the internal market, and harmonises its legislation on trade and the movement of goods and people with EU rules.
This creates predictability and stability for Norwegian companies and has been an important contributing factor to our economic growth.
This creates predictability and stability for Norwegian companies and has been an important contributing factor to our economic growth.
But the EEA Agreement is also about our joint responsibility for Europe’s common future.
But the EEA Agreement is also about our joint responsibility for Europe’s common future.
As you are well aware, the EEA and Norway Grants are designed to reduce economic and social disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent to the benefit of all EEA partners.
As you are well aware, the EEA and Norway Grants are designed to reduce economic and social disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent to the benefit of all EEA partners.
The second objective of the Grants is to strengthen bilateral relations between donor and beneficiary states.
The second objective of the Grants is to strengthen bilateral relations between donor and beneficiary states.
The Estonian programme under green innovation is a good example of how partnerships between Estonian and Norwegian firms have strengthened trade and commercial cooperation between the two countries.
The Estonian programme under green innovation is a good example of how partnerships between Estonian and Norwegian firms have strengthened trade and commercial cooperation between the two countries.
To further enhance knowledge, we have established strategic partnerships with several international organisations, including the Council of Europe and Open Society Foundations.
To further enhance knowledge, we have established strategic partnerships with several international organisations, including the Council of Europe and Open Society Foundations.
Not only do these institutions provide expertise and knowledge; they often play an important part in shaping European policies.
Not only do these institutions provide expertise and knowledge; they often play an important part in shaping European policies.
The Grants play a unique role in Norway’s cooperation with many EU countries, and we regard the Grants as an excellent instrument for putting our European policy into practice.
The Grants play a unique role in Norway’s cooperation with many EU countries, and we regard the Grants as an excellent instrument for putting our European policy into practice.
The negotiations for the next Grant period started in January, but – as you know – they have reached a standstill.
The negotiations for the next Grant period started in January, but – as you know – they have reached a standstill.
Agreement has not been reached on either amount or scope.
Agreement has not been reached on either amount or scope.
We are concerned about the lack of progress and disappointed by the unrealistic demands being made by the EU.
We are concerned about the lack of progress and disappointed by the unrealistic demands being made by the EU.
We are, however, committed to continuing our support.
We are, however, committed to continuing our support.
We want to promote youth employment through current priorities such as innovation, research, and business development.
We want to promote youth employment through current priorities such as innovation, research, and business development.
However, we cannot agree to support countries that are not eligible for funding under the EU Cohesion Fund.
However, we cannot agree to support countries that are not eligible for funding under the EU Cohesion Fund.
The Norwegian Government has set three priorities for future cooperation under the Grants:
The Norwegian Government has set three priorities for future cooperation under the Grants:
Strengthening political relevance and focus
Strengthening political relevance and focus
Continuing cooperation in most of the areas where it works well
Continuing cooperation in most of the areas where it works well
Enhancing sustainability and results
Enhancing sustainability and results
We also want to streamline these efforts and improve implementation.
We also want to streamline these efforts and improve implementation.
We have therefore proposed priority sectors that reflect the challenges Europe is facing, and where we believe the Grants can provide added value:
We have therefore proposed priority sectors that reflect the challenges Europe is facing, and where we believe the Grants can provide added value:
The five priority sectors are:
The five priority sectors are:
Climate change, energy and environment, including energy security
Climate change, energy and environment, including energy security
We hope for a speedy conclusion of negotiations on the Grants, but at the same time we are worried that further delay could have a negative impact on implementation.
We hope for a speedy conclusion of negotiations on the Grants, but at the same time we are worried that further delay could have a negative impact on implementation.
Where we are and a focus on results
Where we are and a focus on results
After spending several years designing, negotiating and initiating some 150 programmes, we are now in the middle of implementation.
After spending several years designing, negotiating and initiating some 150 programmes, we are now in the middle of implementation.
Progress over the coming months is crucial.
Progress over the coming months is crucial.
I would like to emphasise the importance of maintaining the focus on results during the implementation phase.
I would like to emphasise the importance of maintaining the focus on results during the implementation phase.
We are all accountable for achieving the expected results and thus helping to meet the overall objectives of the Grants.
We are all accountable for achieving the expected results and thus helping to meet the overall objectives of the Grants.
Results-based management and effective identification and handling of risk are valuable tools for ensuring optimal results and efficient use of resources.
Results-based management and effective identification and handling of risk are valuable tools for ensuring optimal results and efficient use of resources.
This seminar is an important opportunity to share experience in this field.
This seminar is an important opportunity to share experience in this field.
Almost as important as achieving results is communicating them.
Almost as important as achieving results is communicating them.
This is why it is vital to have your reports on the results of the programmes, and on how these results contribute to achieving the overall objectives.
This is why it is vital to have your reports on the results of the programmes, and on how these results contribute to achieving the overall objectives.
As you know, the EEA Grants are funded by taxpayers in Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland.
As you know, the EEA Grants are funded by taxpayers in Norway, Lichtenstein and Iceland.
To ensure continued support for this system, management of the Grants and programmes must comply with the principles of good governance.
To ensure continued support for this system, management of the Grants and programmes must comply with the principles of good governance.
These include accountability, transparency, participation and responsiveness to people’s needs.
These include accountability, transparency, participation and responsiveness to people’s needs.
In addition, funding must be allocated in accordance with principles of good financial management and the agreements we have concluded.
In addition, funding must be allocated in accordance with principles of good financial management and the agreements we have concluded.
In this way, the Grants and the way they are managed in each of the recipient countries will also reflect the common European values that have made our continent an area of peace and stability.
In this way, the Grants and the way they are managed in each of the recipient countries will also reflect the common European values that have made our continent an area of peace and stability.
Finally, I would like to thank you all for the important work you are doing and for your untiringefforts to achieve results.
Finally, I would like to thank you all for the important work you are doing and for your untiringefforts to achieve results.
We are pleased to see an increasing number of partnerships developing – they will benefit us all.
We are pleased to see an increasing number of partnerships developing – they will benefit us all.
I am sure you will use this seminar to share and discuss ideas and experience.
I am sure you will use this seminar to share and discuss ideas and experience.
I wish you a very successful seminar.
I wish you a very successful seminar.
Opening address at Risk seminar
Åpningsinnlegg på Risk-seminar
Tallinn, 24 September 2014
Tallinn, 24. september 2014
Regional seminar in Vienna, 21 and 22 February 2013
Regionalt seminar i Wien, 21. og 22. februar 2013
- In the case of Syria, Norway is seeking to secure the engagement of states that may be able to influence the parties to the conflict in Syria and remind them of their obligation to respect international humanitarian law and to protect health workers, hospitals and ambulances, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Eide, in his statement.
- In the case of Syria, Norway is seeking to secure the engagement of states that may be able to influence the parties to the conflict in Syria and remind them of their obligation to respect international humanitarian law and to protect health workers, hospitals and ambulances, sa utenriksminister Eide bl.a. i sitt innlegg.
Dear Foreign Minister Spindelegger, dear Austrian colleagues, dear participants,
Dear Foreign Minister Spindelegger, dear Austrian colleagues, dear participants,
It is a great pleasure for me to join the Austrian Foreign Minister in welcoming you all to this fourth – and final – regional seminar on “Reclaiming the Protection of Civilians under International Humanitarian Law”.
It is a great pleasure for me to join the Austrian Foreign Minister in welcoming you all to this fourth – and final – regional seminar on “Reclaiming the Protection of Civilians under International Humanitarian Law”.
I would also like to thank the Austrian Government for its willingness to co-host this seminar.
I would also like to thank the Austrian Government for its willingness to co-host this seminar.
Austria has been a close partner, both in the process to ban cluster munitions, as well as in other processes aimed at addressing the civilian harm caused by armed conflicts.
Austria has been a close partner, both in the process to ban cluster munitions, as well as in other processes aimed at addressing the civilian harm caused by armed conflicts.
We are all grateful for the warm hospitality shown to us all.
We are all grateful for the warm hospitality shown to us all.
The previous regional seminars, held in Indonesia, Argentina and Uganda, have all demonstrated that there is broad agreement on the need to discuss how we can strengthen in practical terms the protection of civilians in today’s armed conflicts.
The previous regional seminars, held in Indonesia, Argentina and Uganda, have all demonstrated that there is broad agreement on the need to discuss how we can strengthen in practical terms the protection of civilians in today’s armed conflicts.
I am grateful that representatives of the co-hosts of the previous regional seminars have made the long trip to Vienna in order to share their experiences.
I am grateful that representatives of the co-hosts of the previous regional seminars have made the long trip to Vienna in order to share their experiences.
The experiences drawn from these regional seminars, as well as from this seminar, will form the basis for the discussions in a Global Conference to be held in Oslo on 23 and 24 May this year.
The experiences drawn from these regional seminars, as well as from this seminar, will form the basis for the discussions in a Global Conference to be held in Oslo on 23 and 24 May this year.
Invitations to this conference will be sent out shortly.
Invitations to this conference will be sent out shortly.
I hope you will all join us there and contribute to making this a genuinely global dialogue on how to oblige parties to conflict to live up to their obligations under international humanitarian law.
I hope you will all join us there and contribute to making this a genuinely global dialogue on how to oblige parties to conflict to live up to their obligations under international humanitarian law.
To ensure this, we need to identify concrete, practical measures that may be taken by the different actors operating in conflict areas in order to improve the situation for civilians during armed conflict.
To ensure this, we need to identify concrete, practical measures that may be taken by the different actors operating in conflict areas in order to improve the situation for civilians during armed conflict.
For the last weeks and months, media reports around the world have been filled with images of civilians being killed or injured, or forced to flee their homes, in countries such as Syria, DR Congo and Mali.
For the last weeks and months, media reports around the world have been filled with images of civilians being killed or injured, or forced to flee their homes, in countries such as Syria, DR Congo and Mali.
Such horrifying images are, however, nothing new.
Such horrifying images are, however, nothing new.
Nearly all the armed conflicts since the outset of the Second World War tell the same story: one of vast numbers of civilians being caught in the midst of hostilities, being killed or maimed for life, their homes and livelihoods destroyed and often rendered useless for years or decades after the conflict has ended.
Nearly all the armed conflicts since the outset of the Second World War tell the same story: one of vast numbers of civilians being caught in the midst of hostilities, being killed or maimed for life, their homes and livelihoods destroyed and often rendered useless for years or decades after the conflict has ended.
Civilians are affected by armed conflict in a myriad of ways.
Civilians are affected by armed conflict in a myriad of ways.
They may be killed, injured, raped, or forcibly displaced.
They may be killed, injured, raped, or forcibly displaced.
They may also be more indirectly affected by diseases exacerbated and spread by conflict, or by hunger and malnutrition.
They may also be more indirectly affected by diseases exacerbated and spread by conflict, or by hunger and malnutrition.
This does not mean that we do not have rules on how parties to armed conflicts should conduct their military operations.
This does not mean that we do not have rules on how parties to armed conflicts should conduct their military operations.
There is a need to continually review and at times strengthen existing international humanitarian law (IHL) in order to keep up with new and emerging humanitarian concerns.
There is a need to continually review and at times strengthen existing international humanitarian law (IHL) in order to keep up with new and emerging humanitarian concerns.
Still, there is also broad agreement that these rules, if only faithfully implemented, afford civilians significant protection from the effects of military operations.
Still, there is also broad agreement that these rules, if only faithfully implemented, afford civilians significant protection from the effects of military operations.
Why, then, do we still see that the vast majority of victims of both on-going and recent armed conflicts today are civilians?
Why, then, do we still see that the vast majority of victims of both on-going and recent armed conflicts today are civilians?
One of the main reasons for this is that many parties to these conflicts do not operate in accordance with IHL.
One of the main reasons for this is that many parties to these conflicts do not operate in accordance with IHL.
In many situations, the actors faced are non-state armed groups with little organization and knowledge about the rules.
In many situations, the actors faced are non-state armed groups with little organization and knowledge about the rules.
It is important that we increase efforts to engage such actors in a dialogue on respect for IHL and the protection of civilians.
It is important that we increase efforts to engage such actors in a dialogue on respect for IHL and the protection of civilians.
However, we also face actors, both states and non-state armed groups, who are aware of the rules, but still choose to operate in obvious and blatant disregard of their obligations.
However, we also face actors, both states and non-state armed groups, who are aware of the rules, but still choose to operate in obvious and blatant disregard of their obligations.
This is happening despite all the efforts of the international community to exert pressure on such actors to change their behaviour, and to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their violations of international law.
This is happening despite all the efforts of the international community to exert pressure on such actors to change their behaviour, and to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their violations of international law.