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I would like to add a third point, which is the importance of rosters being demand-driven and of demands being based on real and coordinated assessments.
I would like to add a third point, which is the importance of rosters being demand-driven and of demands being based on real and coordinated assessments.
We need to achieve this balance.
We need to achieve this balance.
In order to ensure this, Norway supports the establishment of an online platform for broadcasting civilian needs and available capacities.
In order to ensure this, Norway supports the establishment of an online platform for broadcasting civilian needs and available capacities.
Such a platform could serve as a resource base for the Secretariat on available civilian capacities as well as providing general information on the needs and demands for civilian capacities in the field.
Such a platform could serve as a resource base for the Secretariat on available civilian capacities as well as providing general information on the needs and demands for civilian capacities in the field.
Communication technology is important here – the internet for example – an issue I discussed yesterday in Geneva.
Communication technology is important here – the internet for example – an issue I discussed yesterday in Geneva.
Moreover, such a platform could provide a link between the Secretariat and the UN funds and programmes on civilian capacities, as well as providing a source of information for member states and other partners to tap into and contribute to.
Moreover, such a platform could provide a link between the Secretariat and the UN funds and programmes on civilian capacities, as well as providing a source of information for member states and other partners to tap into and contribute to.
And, fourth, as mentioned, I will add the importance of good partnerships (NGOs, the NRC and others).
And, fourth, as mentioned, I will add the importance of good partnerships (NGOs, the NRC and others).
I hope today’s conference will generate discussion on many of these important issues, which are quite concrete issues:
I hope today’s conference will generate discussion on many of these important issues, which are quite concrete issues:
How can standby partners become a strategic aid in accelerating UN reform and fostering civilian capacity?
How can standby partners become a strategic aid in accelerating UN reform and fostering civilian capacity?
How can they be used to enhance national ownership and strengthen national institutions?
How can they be used to enhance national ownership and strengthen national institutions?
How can standby partners be a tool for fostering women’s participation and promoting gender balance?
How can standby partners be a tool for fostering women’s participation and promoting gender balance?
In answering these questions, I can only recommend that we strive to emulate the innovative approach and creative thinking that characterised the start-up of the standby mechanism.
In answering these questions, I can only recommend that we strive to emulate the innovative approach and creative thinking that characterised the start-up of the standby mechanism.
I wish you a successful conference.
I wish you a successful conference.
Read more about Norcap
Les mer om Norcap
Welcoming address at the conference: NORCAP marks 20 years
Åpningstale ved Norcaps 20-årsmarkering
"Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating.
- Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating.
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his opening speech.
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin åpningstale ved markeringen av jubileet.
When I saw the photo from Liberia on the cover of your anniversary report, I came to think of those famous words of Abraham Lincoln: “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.”
When I saw the photo from Liberia on the cover of your anniversary report, I came to think of those famous words of Abraham Lincoln: “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.”
They say a lot about what we believe in and why we are here today to celebrate Nordem.
They say a lot about what we believe in and why we are here today to celebrate Nordem.
But before I turn to the history and the important achievements of Nordem, please allow me to start with the big picture.
But before I turn to the history and the important achievements of Nordem, please allow me to start with the big picture.
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are core values that we share with people all over the world.
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are core values that we share with people all over the world.
The UN has asked one million people from more than 190 countries what kind of world they want.
The UN has asked one million people from more than 190 countries what kind of world they want.
The answers are clear: People want a good education, better healthcare and an “honest and responsive government”.
The answers are clear: People want a good education, better healthcare and an “honest and responsive government”.
These are the top three priorities for the development goals beyond 2015.
These are the top three priorities for the development goals beyond 2015.
The message they send is strong.
The message they send is strong.
Development cannot be separated from human rights, democracy and good governance.
Development cannot be separated from human rights, democracy and good governance.
They are closely linked.
They are closely linked.
We must promote them all.
We must promote them all.
We know this is the right thing to do.
We know this is the right thing to do.
Not only from a moral perspective.
Not only from a moral perspective.
Not only because we have obligations and duties under international law.
Not only because we have obligations and duties under international law.
But because it delivers great results.
But because it delivers great results.
The most developed countries in the world are all democracies.
The most developed countries in the world are all democracies.
No conflict-ridden country has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal.
No conflict-ridden country has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal.
And we know that there is nothing that harms development more than conflicts and war.
And we know that there is nothing that harms development more than conflicts and war.
Look at the appalling situation in Syria, with more than six million internally displaced persons and more than two million refugees, and with no real access for humanitarian assistance.
Look at the appalling situation in Syria, with more than six million internally displaced persons and more than two million refugees, and with no real access for humanitarian assistance.
In less than a couple of years, a middle income country has turned into a developing country.
In less than a couple of years, a middle income country has turned into a developing country.
And we know that democracy, human rights and elections really do work.
And we know that democracy, human rights and elections really do work.
For me, one of the strongest illustrations of this was when – as Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross – I landed on Hispaniola, this island in the Caribbean, in 2010, when Haiti was hit by this awful earthquake.
For me, one of the strongest illustrations of this was when – as Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross – I landed on Hispaniola, this island in the Caribbean, in 2010, when Haiti was hit by this awful earthquake.
On Hispaniola we have the Dominican Republic on one side and Haiti on the other.
On Hispaniola we have the Dominican Republic on one side and Haiti on the other.
In the 1950s Haiti was a richer country than DR, but after the Duvalier family had run the country for almost three decades, we know that the growth and living standards in DR were five to six times what it is currently the case in Haiti.
In the 1950s Haiti was a richer country than DR, but after the Duvalier family had run the country for almost three decades, we know that the growth and living standards in DR were five to six times what it is currently the case in Haiti.
The same island, pretty much the same natural resources.
The same island, pretty much the same natural resources.
It was a question of governance, democracy and elections.
It was a question of governance, democracy and elections.
I am not saying that DR is a perfect democracy, but I am saying that it is also a question of governance; it is a question of sticking to some fundamental standards.
I am not saying that DR is a perfect democracy, but I am saying that it is also a question of governance; it is a question of sticking to some fundamental standards.
Democratic countries are less corrupt, according to Transparency International’s latest corruption index.
Democratic countries are less corrupt, according to Transparency International’s latest corruption index.
And democracy makes a country more sustainable.
And democracy makes a country more sustainable.
But democracy will not be sustainable unless all human rights of all people are respected.
But democracy will not be sustainable unless all human rights of all people are respected.
Nordem
Nordem
Nordem has contributed greatly to the promotion of the values that bring development and better lives for thousands of people, all over the world.
Nordem has contributed greatly to the promotion of the values that bring development and better lives for thousands of people, all over the world.
For 20 years, Nordem has been sending civilian experts abroad.
For 20 years, Nordem has been sending civilian experts abroad.
You have helped to build democracies and strengthen respect for human rights in the field.
You have helped to build democracies and strengthen respect for human rights in the field.
Nordem has become a model for other mechanisms of this kind, both in Norway and abroad.
Nordem has become a model for other mechanisms of this kind, both in Norway and abroad.
When Nordem was established at the beginning of the 1990s, Norway wanted to support countries on the path from authoritarian rule to democracy.
When Nordem was established at the beginning of the 1990s, Norway wanted to support countries on the path from authoritarian rule to democracy.
The state of human rights and democracy
The state of human rights and democracy
Unfortunately, there is still a need for capacities like Nordem.
Unfortunately, there is still a need for capacities like Nordem.
We cannot take human rights and democracy for granted.
We cannot take human rights and democracy for granted.
The gap between human rights obligations and the reality on the ground is unfortunately growing.
The gap between human rights obligations and the reality on the ground is unfortunately growing.
Authoritarian regimes continue to pay lip service to political and civil rights.
Authoritarian regimes continue to pay lip service to political and civil rights.
At the same time, they are reducing the space for civil society, individuals and NGOs.
At the same time, they are reducing the space for civil society, individuals and NGOs.
To ensure that we comply with the high standards set in different international treaties, we need strong regional organisations that make sure that countries walk the talk.
To ensure that we comply with the high standards set in different international treaties, we need strong regional organisations that make sure that countries walk the talk.
The role of the OSCE
The role of the OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is such an organisation.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is such an organisation.
It has played a major role in this respect in our part of the world.
It has played a major role in this respect in our part of the world.
The OSCE works along three dimensions: security, the human dimension and the economic and environmental dimension.
The OSCE works along three dimensions: security, the human dimension and the economic and environmental dimension.
The reason is simple: there can be no security for a nation without security for each and every citizen.
The reason is simple: there can be no security for a nation without security for each and every citizen.
Chairmanship of the OSCE’s Human Dimension Committee
Chairmanship of the OSCE’s Human Dimension Committee
The Norwegian Government puts great emphasis on this.
The Norwegian Government puts great emphasis on this.
I am therefore pleased that Norway has been asked to head the Human Dimension Committee during the Swiss chairmanship of the OSCE in 2014.
I am therefore pleased that Norway has been asked to head the Human Dimension Committee during the Swiss chairmanship of the OSCE in 2014.
This will allow us to set the agenda for the discussions on human rights and democracy in the OSCE.
This will allow us to set the agenda for the discussions on human rights and democracy in the OSCE.
Together with Switzerland we will combat torture, protect human rights defenders, promote democratic elections, defend minorities and strengthen the involvement of civil society in the work of the OSCE – just to mention some.
Together with Switzerland we will combat torture, protect human rights defenders, promote democratic elections, defend minorities and strengthen the involvement of civil society in the work of the OSCE – just to mention some.
Nordem in the field
Nordem in the field
The OSCE is a main cooperating partner for Nordem.
The OSCE is a main cooperating partner for Nordem.
But Nordem’s expertise has also been important for the UN, the EU and other regional and smaller organisations.
But Nordem’s expertise has also been important for the UN, the EU and other regional and smaller organisations.
Nordem’s experts have shared Norwegian experience and expertise in more than 2000 assignments abroad.
Nordem’s experts have shared Norwegian experience and expertise in more than 2000 assignments abroad.
You have also brought valuable experience back to Norway.
You have also brought valuable experience back to Norway.
I’m sure you have thousands of stories to tell.
I’m sure you have thousands of stories to tell.
Let me mention just one example from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Let me mention just one example from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nordem has been crucial in building democratic institutions in the Western Balkans.
Nordem has been crucial in building democratic institutions in the Western Balkans.
During the last 20 years, Nordem completed more than 700 assignments in the Balkans.
During the last 20 years, Nordem completed more than 700 assignments in the Balkans.
That’s an impressive achievement!
That’s an impressive achievement!
In particular I would like to mention the EU’s European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo were Nordem has successfully helped key legal institutions in a difficult post conflict situation.
In particular I would like to mention the EU’s European Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo were Nordem has successfully helped key legal institutions in a difficult post conflict situation.
In conclusion I would like to thank the Nordem staff and roster members.
In conclusion I would like to thank the Nordem staff and roster members.
We value your dedication!
We value your dedication!
And the Ministry will continue to support your work.
And the Ministry will continue to support your work.
I would also like to thank the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Oslo, for hosting Nordem all these years.
I would also like to thank the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Oslo, for hosting Nordem all these years.
Nordem has benefited greatly from the Centre’s research and academic expertise.
Nordem has benefited greatly from the Centre’s research and academic expertise.
Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating.
Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating.
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest.
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest.
Nordem: 20 years of providing civilian capacity in human rights and democratisation
Nordem: 20 years of providing civilian capacity in human rights and democratisation
Litteraturhuset, Oslo, 22 November 2013
Litteraturhuset, Oslo, 22. november 2013
Strategic Nordic cooperation is essential, and benefits all the Nordic countries,' said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs and Minister for Nordic Cooperation Frank Bakke-Jensen, who launched Norway's Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers today.
Et strategisk nordisk samarbeid er helt nødvendig, og et fortrinn for alle de nordiske landene, sier nordisk samarbeidsminister, Frank Bakke-Jensen, som i dag lanserte Norges formannskap i det nordiske regjeringssamarbeidet.
The theme of the launch, which took place in Tromsø during the Arctic Frontiers conference, was how Nordic cooperation can promote sustainable growth and innovation in the Arctic.
Generalsekretæren i Nordisk ministerråd, Dagfinn Høybråten, var også med på lanseringen som fant sted i Tromsø under Arctic Frontiers.
Together, the Nordic countries form the world's 11th largest economy and have a combined population of 27 million.
Norden er verdens ellevte største økonomi, og har til sammen 27 millioner innbyggere.
Close and effective Nordic cooperation is important for Norway and a high priority for the Government.
Et tett og velfungerende nordisk samarbeid er viktig for Norge og høyt prioritert av regjeringen.
The Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers rotates between the five Nordic countries and is held for a period of one year.
Formannskapet i Nordisk ministerråd varer i ett år av gangen, og veksler mellom de fem nordiske landene.
The programme for the Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2017 focuses on three main pillars:
Norges formannskapsprogram er inndelt i tre hovedspor:
The Nordic region in transition
Norden i omstilling
We will promote competitiveness, the transition to a green, low-carbon economy, integration, and health cooperation in the Nordic region.
Vi skal fremme nordisk konkurransekraft, grønn omstilling, overgang til lavutslippssamfunnet, integrering og helsesamarbeid.
The Nordic region in Europe
Norden i Europa
We will strengthen our cooperation on European policy.
Vi skal arbeide for å styrke vårt samarbeid om europapolitikk.
The Nordic region in the world
Norden i verden
We will further develop our strategic partnership in the field of foreign policy.
Vi skal videreutvikle det nordiske, strategiske partnerskapet i utenrikspolitikken.
'The Nordic countries face a tough period of transition over the next few decades.
- Omstillingen som Norden står overfor de neste tiårene blir krevende.
Under our Presidency, we will work to ensure that Nordic cooperation produces results for people living in the Nordic region.
Under vårt formannskap vil vi sikre at det nordiske samarbeidet skaper resultater for oss som bor i Norden.
The Nordic region – the most integrated region in the world
Norden – verdens mest integrerte region
New regulations on capital requirements
Ny forskrift om kapitalkrav
Contacts: Runar Malkenes, telephone: + 47 22 24 41 09 / mobile: + 47 95 21 42 83, Per Øystein Eikrem, telephone + 47 22 24 45 72 / mobile + 47 48 17 02 24
Kontakt: Runar Malkenes, telefon 22 24 41 09 / mobil 95 21 42 83, Per Øystein Eikrem, telefon 22 24 45 72 / mobil 48 17 02 24
General notes on the new capital requirement regulations The legislation on new capital requirements that was adopted by the Storting (Parliament) in June 2006 lays down key principles for, and the structure of, the new capital adequacy requirements.
Generelt om den nye kapitalkravsforskriften De lovregler om nye kapitalkrav som Stortinget vedtok i juni i år, fastsetter sentrale prinsipper og strukturen i de nye kapitaldekningskravene.
The details of the various approaches are set out in the regulations now adopted.
Det nærmere innholdet i de ulike metodene følger av den forskriften som nå er fastsatt.
The new regulations apply to commercial banks, savings banks, finance companies, mortgage companies, holding companies in financial groups, investment firms and management companies for securities funds.
Den nye kapitalkravsforskriften gjelder for forretningsbanker, sparebanker, finansieringsforetak, holdingsselskaper i finanskonsern, verdipapirforetak og forvaltningsselskaper for verdipapirfond.
With the adoption of the new law and regulations, EEA-provisions corresponding to the new EU capital requirements (directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC) are hereby transposed into Norwegian law within the deadline of 1 January 2007.
Når forskriften og lovreglene er på plass innebærer det at vi gjennomfører EØS-regler som svarer til EUs nye direktiver om kapitaldekning (EU-direktivene 2006/48/EF og 2006/49/EF) innen tidsfristen 1. januar 2007.
Since the directives are minimum directives, national authorities cannot establish rules that result in capital requirements less strict than those prescribed by the directives.
Direktivene er såkalte minimumsdirektiv, og nasjonale myndigheter kan ikke fastsette regler som gir lempeligere kapitaldekningskrav enn det som følger av direktivene.
The directives contain a number of options that allow for national discretions, and thought was given to exercising this leeway when framing the regulations.
Direktivene inneholder en rekke valgmuligheter, som gir rom for nasjonale tilpasninger.
"Strong competition is evident in the Norwegian banking market, and foreign banks are highly active, particularly in relation to home mortgage borrowers.
- Vi ser blant annet at konkurransen i det norske bankmarkedet er sterk, og at utenlandske banker er svært aktive, ikke minst overfor boliglånskunder.
With the choices we have now made, Norwegian financial institutions have a regulatory framework which in our view comes out well in an international comparison," says state secretary Gram.
Med de valg vi nå har gjort, får norske finansinstitusjoner rammevilkår som etter vår vurdering står seg godt i en internasjonal sammenligning, sier statssekretær Gram.
The regulations comprise a detailed and wide-ranging body of rules with major implications for banks.
Forskriften utgjør et detaljert og omfattende regelverk som vil få stor betydning for bankene.
The changes made entail a significant realignment of solvency regulation of Norwegian financial institutions and investment firms.
Endringene medfører en vesentlig omlegging av soliditetsreguleringen for norske finansinstitusjoner og verdipapirforetak.
This means that financial soundness and stability can be safeguarded at somewhat lower overall capital levels in the banking industry.
Dette innebærer at soliditeten og stabiliteten kan ivaretas med noe lavere kapitaldekning i banknæringen sett under ett.
“The regulations will result in a lower requirement on regulatory own funds in Norwegian financial institutions.
- Forskriften vil gi en reduksjon av kravet til ansvarlig kapital i norske finansinstitusjoner.
The fall will be most marked in the case of financial institutions using the most advanced approaches to calculate capital charges.
Kapitalkravet falle mest for de finansinstitusjonene som bruker de mest avanserte metodene for å beregne kapitalkravet.
However, lower capital requirements are matched by stricter requirements on risk management.
Lavere kapitalkrav motsvares imidlertid av strengere krav til risikostyring.
Emphasis has been given to supporting the competitiveness of banks that opt for simpler approaches.
Det har blitt lagt vekt på å ivareta hensynet til konkurranseevnen til de banker som velger å bruke enklere metoder.
It is partly for that reason that we are continuing to limit home mortgages to 80 per cent of property valuation", says state secretary Bjørn Arild Gram.
Blant annet av den grunn har vi valgt å opprettholde grensen for forsvarlig verdigrunnlag for boliglån på 80 prosent, sier statssekretær Bjørn Arild Gram.