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I wish you an interesting week, and hope that you will return to work in your media network refreshed and inspired.
I wish you an interesting week, and hope that you will return to work in your media network refreshed and inspired.
Opening of course on Human Rights and Safety for Al Jazeera Journalists
Åpning av kurs om menneskerettigheter og sikkerhet for journalister i Al Jazeera
Last wednesday Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, delivered the opening speech at the petroleum research-conference OG21 Forum.
Olje- og energiminister Tord Lien innledet onsdag på petroleumsteknologikonferansen OG21 Forum i Oslo.
Petoro director Grethe Moen and chairman Torgeir Halle from Schlumberger Norway were also among others who gave presentations during the conference.
Petoro-direktør Grethe Moen og styreformann Torgeir Halle fra Schlumberger Norge var blant flere som også holdt innlegg under konferansen.
OG21 was established in 2001 and is Norway´s technology strategy for petroleum research.
OG21 ble etablert i 2001 og er Norges teknologistrategi for petroleum.
The government´s contribution to petroleum research is mainly organized through the Petromaks 2 and Demo 2000 research programs.
Bidraget fra myndighetene til petroleumsforskningen er hovedsakelig organisert i forskningsprogrammene Petromaks 2 og Demo 2000.
Read the speech here.
Les statsrådens innlegg her.
(Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, in conversation with Karl Johnny Hersvik, chairman of OG21, and Terje Svabø.
Olje- og energiminister Tord Lien i samtale med styreleder i OG21, Karl Johnny Hersvik og konferansier Terje Svabø.
Photo: Jan Magne Bae/OED)
(Jan Magne Bae/OED)
- The research communities play a key role
- Forskningsmiljøene spiller en sentral rolle
Tracking cash to crack down on organised crime
Tracking cash to crack down on organised crime
International Herald Tribune, 13 January 2011
International Herald Tribune, 13. januar 2011
State Secretary Erik Lahnstein's article in the International Herald Tribune 12 January 2011 on organised crime.
Statssekretær Erik Lahnsteins artikkel om kampen mot organisert økonomisk kriminalitet i International Herald Tribune 13. januar 2011.
In his article of 20 December, Jonathan Lipow, Associate Professor of Economics at the Defence Resource Management Institute at the US Naval Postgraduate School, argues that the abolition of cash would make the financing of terrorism a lot more difficult.
In his article of 20 December, Jonathan Lipow, Associate Professor of Economics at the Defence Resource Management Institute at the US Naval Postgraduate School, argues that the abolition of cash would make the financing of terrorism a lot more difficult.
Lipow updates us on the intriguing technological developments that open up the possibility of using electronic cards for direct money transfers from one person to another – even in remote areas that are not only offline but also without connection to a power grid.
Lipow updates us on the intriguing technological developments that open up the possibility of using electronic cards for direct money transfers from one person to another – even in remote areas that are not only offline but also without connection to a power grid.
While there are significant arguments about individuals’ right to privacy, there are also some important reflections to be made.
While there are significant arguments about individuals’ right to privacy, there are also some important reflections to be made.
It is the political, institutional and cultural will and ability to develop a cashless society that is the constraint, rather than technological difficulties.
It is the political, institutional and cultural will and ability to develop a cashless society that is the constraint, rather than technological difficulties.
Improving our ability to track money flows is not only important for fighting terrorism, but also for cracking down on organised crime, tax evasion, corruption, money laundering etc., and for formalising the informal economy.
Improving our ability to track money flows is not only important for fighting terrorism, but also for cracking down on organised crime, tax evasion, corruption, money laundering etc., and for formalising the informal economy.
A broader tax base means increased revenues, better governance, more accountability and fair economic competition – to the benefit of everyone.
A broader tax base means increased revenues, better governance, more accountability and fair economic competition – to the benefit of everyone.
A good place to start is the withdrawal of the highest value paper notes (as argued by Lipow), for instance the EUR 500 note.
A good place to start is the withdrawal of the highest value paper notes (as argued by Lipow), for instance the EUR 500 note.
Nevertheless, it will take time to reduce our dependence on cash, and it will be counterproductive to have this as the primary approach.
Nevertheless, it will take time to reduce our dependence on cash, and it will be counterproductive to have this as the primary approach.
It is important to acknowledge that the larger part of illicit financial flows is already transferred electronically.
It is important to acknowledge that the larger part of illicit financial flows is already transferred electronically.
A whole range of effective measures can be taken to enable us to track this money.
A whole range of effective measures can be taken to enable us to track this money.
Financial institutions in most countries are required by law to report on any indication of irregular financial transactions.
Financial institutions in most countries are required by law to report on any indication of irregular financial transactions.
Electronic monitoring and active surveillance by banks can reveal and, perhaps even more importantly, prevent criminal activity by raising the costs and the risks involved.
Electronic monitoring and active surveillance by banks can reveal and, perhaps even more importantly, prevent criminal activity by raising the costs and the risks involved.
In Norway, we are also trying to make it more difficult to make and spend money illicitly.
In Norway, we are also trying to make it more difficult to make and spend money illicitly.
As of 1 January 2011, it will be prohibited to pay in cash for manual labour, and anyone buying goods and services in the informal economy will also assume financial responsibility for the seller’s actions.
As of 1 January 2011, it will be prohibited to pay in cash for manual labour, and anyone buying goods and services in the informal economy will also assume financial responsibility for the seller’s actions.
After 9-11 we have made important progress in closing financial loopholes and in strengthening international investigation and intelligence cooperation, but there is still a long way to go.
After 9-11 we have made important progress in closing financial loopholes and in strengthening international investigation and intelligence cooperation, but there is still a long way to go.
It is still far too easy to conceal cross-border transactions, stash away capital in tax havens and secrecy jurisdictions, exploit financial vehicles for money laundering purposes, etc.
It is still far too easy to conceal cross-border transactions, stash away capital in tax havens and secrecy jurisdictions, exploit financial vehicles for money laundering purposes, etc.
The single most important measure the global community can undertake is probably to ensure transparency.
The single most important measure the global community can undertake is probably to ensure transparency.
We should not accept the fact that certain jurisdictions can undermine the legislation of other states by offering financial secrecy.
We should not accept the fact that certain jurisdictions can undermine the legislation of other states by offering financial secrecy.
Banks, financial advisors, lawyers, accountants etc. should stop facilitating illicit flows.
Banks, financial advisors, lawyers, accountants etc. should stop facilitating illicit flows.
They should face stronger regulations and sanctions.
They should face stronger regulations and sanctions.
Cooperation between monitoring, investigating and prosecuting institutions must be strengthened – at both national and international level.
Cooperation between monitoring, investigating and prosecuting institutions must be strengthened – at both national and international level.
Improved statistics and financial data must be made accessible for analysis and intelligence.
Improved statistics and financial data must be made accessible for analysis and intelligence.
The confiscation and restitution of stolen assets is important as a deterrent.
The confiscation and restitution of stolen assets is important as a deterrent.
The prosecution of individuals is often more effective than corporate penalties.
The prosecution of individuals is often more effective than corporate penalties.
Increasing our knowledge of how the profits from organised crime are laundered and transferred across borders, often through commercial and financial vehicles, is the objective of an upcoming study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which is financed by Norway.
Increasing our knowledge of how the profits from organised crime are laundered and transferred across borders, often through commercial and financial vehicles, is the objective of an upcoming study by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which is financed by Norway.
It should give us a better picture of the size of the problem and the actors and methods involved in the various criminal markets, and help us to design appropriate counter-measures.
It should give us a better picture of the size of the problem and the actors and methods involved in the various criminal markets, and help us to design appropriate counter-measures.
Criminals count on always being one step ahead of the law.
Criminals count on always being one step ahead of the law.
By allowing financial secrecy, we are severely reducing our chances of catching up with these criminals.
By allowing financial secrecy, we are severely reducing our chances of catching up with these criminals.
The Norwegian Government is strongly committed to fight organised crime, and presented a white paper on the issue on 17 December.
The Norwegian Government is strongly committed to fight organised crime, and presented a white paper on the issue on 17 December.
This emphasises the importance of better international cooperation and coordination to combat cross-border crime.
This emphasises the importance of better international cooperation and coordination to combat cross-border crime.
Strengthening the legislative framework, improving witness protection and the use of computer technology are among the measures the Norwegian Government will implement to combat organised crime.
Strengthening the legislative framework, improving witness protection and the use of computer technology are among the measures the Norwegian Government will implement to combat organised crime.
The total abolition of cash is however not on the agenda so far.
The total abolition of cash is however not on the agenda so far.
Read the article in The New York Times 12.01.11
Les artikkelen i The New York Times 12.01.11
International cooperation is essential in the fight against this type of crime,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Den må bekjempes gjennom internasjonalt samarbeid, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway will provide NOK 39.7 million in support of UN efforts to combat fisheries crime.
Norge vil bidra med 39,7 millioner kroner til FNs arbeid mot fiskerikriminalitet.
The Government is entering into a four-year agreement (from 2017 to 2020) with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with a view to combating transnational organised fisheries crime in developing countries.
Regjeringen inngår en fireårig avtale fra 2017 til 2020 med FNs kontor for narkotika og kriminalitet (UNODC) for å bekjempe transnasjonal organisert fiskerikriminalitet i utviklingsland.
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) is the Norwegian party to the agreement.
Norad er norsk avtalepartner.
'Supporting this work is important in order to address global security threats and promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Det er viktig å støtte dette arbeidet for å møte globale sikkerhetstrusler og fremme FNs bærekraftsmål.
Fisheries crime is a cross-border problem that requires an international response.
Fiskerikriminalitet er et grenseoverskridende problem som krever internasjonal respons.
By supporting the UN's efforts in this area, Norway is playing a leading role in promoting sustainable fisheries management,' said Mr Brende.
Gjennom å støtte FNs arbeid tar Norge en lederrolle i bærekraftig forvaltning av fiskeressurser, sier utenriksminister Brende.
Fisheries-related crimes include gross violations of the human rights of those working on fishing vessels, tax evasion, money laundering, forgery of documents and environmental crime.
Fiskerikriminalitet omfatter grove brudd på menneskerettighetene til de som arbeider på fiskefartøyene, skatteunndragelser, hvitvasking, korrupsjon, forfalskning av dokumenter og miljøkriminalitet.
UNODC will support developing countries in updating legislation and building the competence and capacity of the police, customs authorities and legal system.
UNODC vil bistå med oppdatering av lovgivning, og med kompetanse- og kapasitetsbygging hos politiet, tollmyndighetene og rettsapparatet.
'The oceans are a priority area for the Government, and international fisheries crime poses a serious threat to both sustainability and biological diversity.
- Havet er et prioritert område for denne regjeringen, og internasjonal fiskerikriminalitet er en alvorlig trussel mot både bærekraft og biologisk mangfold.
The fisheries sector is international and knows no borders.
Fiskerisektoren er internasjonal og kjenner ingen grenser.
NOK 39.7 million to the fight against fisheries crime
39,7 millioner til kampen mot fiskerikriminalitet
'Fisheries crime poses a threat to the world's fisheries resources and to economic development in developing countries.
- Fiskerikriminalitet er en trussel mot verdens fiskeressurser og utviklingslandenes økonomiske utvikling.
“Together with the other members of NATO, Norway condemns Russia’s military escalation on the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine.
- Sammen med Natos medlemmer fordømmer Norge den russiske militære eskaleringen på Krim-halvøya i Ukraina.
The Russian authorities must immediately accept Ukraine’s request for dialogue with a view to resolving the crisis without the use of violence,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Russiske myndigheter må umiddelbart imøtekomme den ukrainske anmodningen om dialog for å løse krisen uten bruk av vold, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
On 1 March, the Russian parliament authorised the use of the armed forces of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine.
Det russiske Føderasjonsrådet autoriserte lørdag bruk av væpnede russiske styrker på ukrainsk territorium.
“Ukraine is an important partner for NATO and a neighbour of several NATO allies.
- Ukraina er et viktig partnerland for Nato og et naboland for flere allierte.
This meeting in NATO is a clear indication of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine.
Dagens møte i Nato er et klart uttrykk for alvoret i situasjonen i Ukraina.
The fact that the North Atlantic Council has expressed its full support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty sends an important signal to Russia,” said Mr Brende.
Det er et viktig signal at Natos råd i dag har uttrykt full støtte til Ukrainas territorielle integritet og suverenitet, sier Brende.
‘We are especially concerned about the extensive measures against government employees and the media,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
– Vi er spesielt bekymret for de omfattende tiltakene overfor offentlig ansatte og media, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
He has discussed the situation with Turkey’s Foreign Minister, the presidency of the Council of the EU, and foreign ministers from a number of countries.
Han har diskutert situasjonen med Tyrkias utenriksminister, EUs presidentskap og utenriksministre fra flere land.
‘Norway supports the democratically elected Government of Turkey.
- Norge støtter opp om den demokratisk valgte regjeringen i Tyrkia.
A number of media channels have been closed down, and arrest orders have been issued for a large number of journalists.
En rekke medier er blitt stengt og det utstedes arrestordre mot et høyt antall journalister.
Norway shares the concern about the situation expressed by the EU and the Council of Europe,’ said Mr Brende.
Norge deler derfor EU og Europarådets bekymring for situasjonen, sier utenriksministeren.
The Norwegian Government has been contacted by institutions, organisations and individuals in Norway who are concerned about the situation.
Norske myndigheter har mottatt henvendelser fra institusjoner, organisasjoner og enkeltpersoner i Norge, som uttrykker bekymring over situasjonen.
Turkey has declared a 90-day state of emergency and announced that it will suspend parts of the European Convention on Human Rights during this period.
Tyrkia har erklært unntakstilstand i 90 dager og annonsert at de vil fravike deler av Den europeiske menneskerettskonvensjon i denne perioden.
Norway expects Turkey to fulfil its obligations under the Convention.
Norge forutsetter at Tyrkia vil etterleve sine forpliktelser i henhold til konvensjonen.
We have witnessed negative developments in Turkey in recent years when it comes to human rights.
Vi har sett en negativ utvikling i Tyrkia de seneste årene når det gjelder menneskerettigheter.
The coup must not be used to silence the voices of the opposition,’ said Mr Brende.
Det er avgjørende at kuppforsøket ikke brukes til å bringe opposisjonelle stemmer til taushet, sier utenriksministeren.
Minister Brende seriously concerned about situation in Turkey
Brende alvorlig bekymret over situasjonen i Tyrkia
Worrying developments in Turkey
Bekymringsfull utvikling i Tyrkia
Norway’s Government is following developments in Turkey closely after the attempted coup d’état on 15 July.
Regjeringen følger nøye med på utviklingen i Tyrkia etter forsøket på statskupp 15. juli.
Norway condemns Russia's continued occupation and illegal annexation of this part of Ukraine.
Norge fordømmer Russlands fortsatte okkupasjon og ulovlige anneksjon av denne delen av Ukraina.
Russia's actions constitute a serious violation of international law and a challenge to the international order,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Russlands anneksjon er et alvorlig brudd på folkeretten og utfordrer den internasjonale orden, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The illegal annexation took place after Russian troops had first taken control of Crimea.
Den ulovlige anneksjonen av Krim skjedde etter at russiske soldater hadde tatt kontroll over halvøya.
Russia must restore control of this part of Ukrainian territory to Ukraine's legitimately elected authorities.
Russland må tilbakeføre kontrollen over denne delen av ukrainsk territorium til Ukrainas legitimt valgte myndigheter.
International organisations such as the UN, the Council of Europe and the OSCE must be given unhindered access to Crimea.
Internasjonale organisasjoner som FN, Europarådet og OSSE må gis uhindret adgang til halvøya.
'It is two years today since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea.
- I dag er det to år siden Russlands ulovlige anneksjon av Krim.
'Norway has condemned Russia's continued occupation and illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol.
- Norge har fordømt Russlands fortsatte okkupasjon og ulovlige anneksjon av Krim og Sevastopol.
Three years after the illegal annexation, Crimea is cut off from the international community in practical terms.
Tre år etter den ulovlige anneksjonen er Krim i praksis utilgjengelig for det internasjonale samfunn.
'It is completely unacceptable that organisations such as the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe are being prevented from carrying out their work in Crimea.
- Det er helt uholdbart at organisasjoner som FN, OSSE og Europarådet hindres i å utføre sitt arbeid på Krim.
We cannot accept a lawless area in Europe.
Vi kan ikke akseptere et lovløst område i Europa.
On 18 March, it will be three years since Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea.
18. mars er det tre år siden Russlands ulovlige anneksjon av Krim.
The international reactions to the annexation have been strong, and Norway stands together with its allies and partners in response to Russia's actions.
De internasjonale reaksjonene på anneksjonen har vært sterke, og Norge står sammen med allierte og partnere i reaksjonen på Russlands opptreden.
This was the first time since the Second World War that an attempt has been made to move borders in this manner,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Dette er første gang siden andre verdenskrig at grenser i Europa er forsøkt endret på denne måten, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
‘Norway has condemned Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
- Norge har fordømt Russlands anneksjon av Krim.
We will not accept it.
Vi kommer ikke til å akseptere anneksjonen.
Crimea is part of Ukraine,’ Mr Brende said.
Krim er en del av Ukraina, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway supports Ukraine’s legitimate Government regaining control over the country’s entire territory within its internationally recognised borders.
Norge støtter at Ukrainas legitime regjering igjen skal få kontroll over hele landets territorium innenfor landets internasjonalt anerkjente grenser.
More than a year after the unrest in Ukraine began, Foreign Minister Brende is still deeply concerned about the situation.
Mer enn ett år siden uroen i Ukraina startet er utenriksministeren fortsatt sterkt bekymret for situasjonen.
More than one and a half million people have been forced to flee their homes as a result of the conflict.
Over halvannen million mennesker er drevet på flukt fra sine hjem som følge av konflikten.
Although a ceasefire entered into by the parties on 12 February has reduced the intensity of the hostilities, there is still fighting on some fronts.
Selv om en våpenhvile inngått 12. februar har bidratt til å redusere intensiteten i kamphandlingene, har striden fortsatt ved enkelte frontavsnitt.
It is crucial that the parties to the conflict now fulfil the obligations they undertook in Minsk and actively contribute to progress in the negotiations.
Det er avgjørende at partene nå gjennomfører de forpliktelser de påtok seg i Minsk-pakken og bidrar til fremgang i forhandlingene.
On 17 March, the Ukrainian parliament passed a law on special status for conflict-affected areas in Donbass as part of the follow-up of the Minsk package of measures.
Det ukrainske parlamentet vedtok 17. mars en lov om særskilt status for de konfliktrammede områdene i Donbass som en oppfølging av Minsk-pakken.
‘I welcome this decision by the Ukrainian parliament.
- Jeg hilser velkommen det ukrainske vedtaket.
It shows that Ukraine takes its commitments seriously and is trying to implement the measures agreed on in Minsk,’ said Mr Brende.
Dette viser at Ukraina tar sine forpliktelser på alvor og forsøker å gjennomføre de tiltakene man ble enig om i Minsk.
‘I dismiss the criticism of this decision.
- Jeg vil avvise kritikken mot det ukrainske vedtaket.
The Ukrainian parliament requires that local elections are held before any transfer of power can take place.
Det ukrainske parlamentet forutsetter at lokalvalg skal gjennomføres før maktoverføring kan finne sted.
Crimea is part of Ukraine
- Krim er en del av Ukraina
‘A year ago today, President Putin tried to legitimise the annexation of Crimea and change the Ukrainian and Russian borders with the stroke of a pen.
- I dag er det ett år siden president Putin med et pennestrøk forsøkte å legitimere anneksjonen av Krim og endre Ukrainas og Russlands grenser.
Crisis puts European Social Model to serious test
Krisen setter Europas samfunnsmodell på en alvorlig prøve
“The crisis in Europe is dramatic.
– Krisen i Europa er dramatisk.