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They are also vital to develop a harmonious and productive workforce that is able to ensure the welfare of all citizens.
They are also vital to develop a harmonious and productive workforce that is able to ensure the welfare of all citizens.
With this in view, the Norwegian Government launched in 2008 a seven-point strategy for promoting decent work globally.
With this in view, the Norwegian Government launched in 2008 a seven-point strategy for promoting decent work globally.
This is probably the first strategy of this kind ever to be implemented by a government, and it reflects our political dedication on this area.
This is probably the first strategy of this kind ever to be implemented by a government, and it reflects our political dedication on this area.
Our aim is to strengthen and coordinate our efforts to promote decent working conditions abroad, and to complement other efforts we make in this field.
Our aim is to strengthen and coordinate our efforts to promote decent working conditions abroad, and to complement other efforts we make in this field.
This leads me to the main topic of today’s seminar – corporate social responsibility.
This leads me to the main topic of today’s seminar – corporate social responsibility.
I believe that the main objective of this seminar should be twofold: to establish new contact points between our countries and to explore ways to coordinate our efforts to push the international corporate social responsibility agenda further ahead.
I believe that the main objective of this seminar should be twofold: to establish new contact points between our countries and to explore ways to coordinate our efforts to push the international corporate social responsibility agenda further ahead.
The basis of the Norwegian policy on corporate social responsibility is the Government’s white paper “Corporate social responsibility in a global economy”, approved by the Norwegian parliament early last year, which was the culmination of a broad process involving social partners.
The basis of the Norwegian policy on corporate social responsibility is the Government’s white paper “Corporate social responsibility in a global economy”, approved by the Norwegian parliament early last year, which was the culmination of a broad process involving social partners.
The political goal of the white paper is three-fold.
The political goal of the white paper is three-fold.
First, to raise awareness about social responsibility in both the private and the public sectors.
First, to raise awareness about social responsibility in both the private and the public sectors.
It clarifies our expectations of the private sector, and it discusses the respective roles and responsibilities of the authorities, the private sector and other actors.
It clarifies our expectations of the private sector, and it discusses the respective roles and responsibilities of the authorities, the private sector and other actors.
Second, the white paper is also designed to boost Norwegian companies’ motivation and ability to exercise social responsibility.
Second, the white paper is also designed to boost Norwegian companies’ motivation and ability to exercise social responsibility.
Our approach is to strengthen guidance and advisory measures, and increase openness, dialogue and exchange of experience between the authorities and the private sector.
Our approach is to strengthen guidance and advisory measures, and increase openness, dialogue and exchange of experience between the authorities and the private sector.
And third, the Government also intends to play an active role in international processes to further develop the global framework on corporate social responsibility.
And third, the Government also intends to play an active role in international processes to further develop the global framework on corporate social responsibility.
The ethical basis for the Norwegian policy on corporate social responsibility is the inviolability of human dignity.
The ethical basis for the Norwegian policy on corporate social responsibility is the inviolability of human dignity.
Just as politics is not an end in itself, but a means of promoting social change for the benefit of people and the environment, a company’s profits and activities are not goals that can be viewed in isolation.
Just as politics is not an end in itself, but a means of promoting social change for the benefit of people and the environment, a company’s profits and activities are not goals that can be viewed in isolation.
Economic activities require an ethical foundation that puts people, the environment and broader social considerations on centre stage.
Economic activities require an ethical foundation that puts people, the environment and broader social considerations on centre stage.
On a more practical level we see various strategic approaches to corporate social responsibility in the private sector.
On a more practical level we see various strategic approaches to corporate social responsibility in the private sector.
Some companies emphasise philanthropy and risk management, for instance through reputation management.
Some companies emphasise philanthropy and risk management, for instance through reputation management.
The aim is obviously to stay out of trouble.
The aim is obviously to stay out of trouble.
Others, however, advocate a more proactive approach, integrating corporate social responsibility into their core business concepts and strategies.
Others, however, advocate a more proactive approach, integrating corporate social responsibility into their core business concepts and strategies.
This latter approach is where we want to see our companies.
This latter approach is where we want to see our companies.
Particular focus is needed on supply chains and the choice of providers of goods and services.
Particular focus is needed on supply chains and the choice of providers of goods and services.
Social responsibility in the supply chain is a rapidly developing field, which is attracting growing attention and becoming more and more important – due to the increasing globalisation of corporate activity.
Social responsibility in the supply chain is a rapidly developing field, which is attracting growing attention and becoming more and more important – due to the increasing globalisation of corporate activity.
Outsourcing and major changes in the international division of labour happens at an accelerating pace.
Outsourcing and major changes in the international division of labour happens at an accelerating pace.
This means that more factor inputs in the public and private sectors, as well as finished goods on the market, come from countries where the authorities do not provide adequate control of working conditions and protection of workers’ rights.
This means that more factor inputs in the public and private sectors, as well as finished goods on the market, come from countries where the authorities do not provide adequate control of working conditions and protection of workers’ rights.
At present it is not realistic to expect imported goods or semi-finished products from all countries to have been produced without any risk of direct or indirect involvement in violations of internationally recognised norms and rules.
At present it is not realistic to expect imported goods or semi-finished products from all countries to have been produced without any risk of direct or indirect involvement in violations of internationally recognised norms and rules.
Thus, it seems most reasonable to set as a minimum standard that a company’s responsibility covers the sphere it can influence directly as a purchaser and seller, through contracts or in other ways.
Thus, it seems most reasonable to set as a minimum standard that a company’s responsibility covers the sphere it can influence directly as a purchaser and seller, through contracts or in other ways.
Another area that merits our attention is public procurement.
Another area that merits our attention is public procurement.
I believe that the public sector should take the lead by purchasing goods that have been manufactured in accordance with the highest ethical and environmental standards.
I believe that the public sector should take the lead by purchasing goods that have been manufactured in accordance with the highest ethical and environmental standards.
This way the public sector can build confidence in its procurement processes and use its resources efficiently.
This way the public sector can build confidence in its procurement processes and use its resources efficiently.
In Norway, an Action Plan for Environmental and Social Responsibility in Public Procurement has been implemented with this in mind, with particular emphasis on guidance, capacity-building and practical advice.
In Norway, an Action Plan for Environmental and Social Responsibility in Public Procurement has been implemented with this in mind, with particular emphasis on guidance, capacity-building and practical advice.
Corporate social responsibility does not necessarily involve a conflict of interests.
Corporate social responsibility does not necessarily involve a conflict of interests.
On the contrary, efforts in this area can create a community of interest that brings together companies, employees, the authorities and other actors.
On the contrary, efforts in this area can create a community of interest that brings together companies, employees, the authorities and other actors.
In other words, exercising corporate social responsibility can provide a win-win situation.
In other words, exercising corporate social responsibility can provide a win-win situation.
In conclusion: Pursuing a long-term, credible policy on corporate social responsibility can be far more beneficial to companies than cutting corners.
In conclusion: Pursuing a long-term, credible policy on corporate social responsibility can be far more beneficial to companies than cutting corners.
By maintaining responsible relations with employees, consumers and the local community, respecting human rights and promoting sustainable development, companies can in fact increase their long-term competitiveness and strengthen their position.
By maintaining responsible relations with employees, consumers and the local community, respecting human rights and promoting sustainable development, companies can in fact increase their long-term competitiveness and strengthen their position.
I believe that companies no longer have any excuse for not paying attention to human rights, safeguarding the environment or respecting core standards of decent work – to mention some key dimensions.
I believe that companies no longer have any excuse for not paying attention to human rights, safeguarding the environment or respecting core standards of decent work – to mention some key dimensions.
The issue at stake is not whether companies have a responsibility or not.
The issue at stake is not whether companies have a responsibility or not.
It is how they best can implement good practices, and how far the responsibility of a company should extend.
It is how they best can implement good practices, and how far the responsibility of a company should extend.
Having said this, I would like to stress that we are not talking about a one-size-fits-all approach.
Having said this, I would like to stress that we are not talking about a one-size-fits-all approach.
The Slovak Republic, Norway or any other country must find its own way.
The Slovak Republic, Norway or any other country must find its own way.
So we should acknowledge our differences, but at the same time we should agree on certain key principles regarding corporate social responsibility that should apply in all countries.
So we should acknowledge our differences, but at the same time we should agree on certain key principles regarding corporate social responsibility that should apply in all countries.
Against this backdrop, I hope you will find this seminar fruitful and stimulating.
Against this backdrop, I hope you will find this seminar fruitful and stimulating.
Modern Business in Modern Society - Corporate social responsibility/Decent work
Modern Business in Modern Society - Corporate social responsibility/Decent work
Støre to meet Brazilian foreign minister
Støre møter Brasils utenriksminister
To the editors
Priv. til red.
Following the meeting, the two ministers will open a bilateral seminar on peace and reconciliation at the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel at 09:00.
Etter møtet skal de to utenriksministerne åpne et bilateralt seminar om fred og forsoning på Radisson Sas Plaza hotell klokken 09.00.
The seminar is open to the press.
Dette seminaret er åpent for pressen.
Press contact: Communications Adviser Anders Rikter, mob.: 920 84 996.
Pressekontakt: Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Anders Rikter, mob 920 84 996.
Authorisations to borrow in 2011
Fullmakt til opptak av statslån i 2011
The Ministry of Finance today presents a proposition to the Storting (Parliament) concerning authorisation for central government borrowing in 2011.
Finansdepartementet legg i dag fram proposisjon om fullmakt til å ta opp statslån i 2011.
The government’s gross financing requirement for 2011 is NOK 59.5 billion.
Statens brutto finansieringsbehov i 2011 er berekna til 59,5 mrd. kroner.
In December 2010, the Ministry of Finance and Norges Bank will publish an auction calendar for the issuance of government bonds and Treasury bills in 2011.
I desember vil Finansdepartementet og Noregs Bank offentleggjere ein auksjonskalender for sal av statsobligasjonar og statskassevekslar i 2011.
Brazil, 22 October 2009
Brasil, 22. oktober 2009
Vice Minister Lambertucci, Senhoras e senhores, Dear all,
Vice Minister Lambertucci, Senhoras e senhores, Dear all,
First of all, I am very happy to have this opportunity to speak to you about the Norwegian Government’s policy on social dialogue.
First of all, I am very happy to have this opportunity to speak to you about the Norwegian Government’s policy on social dialogue.
I came to Brazil yesterday, and had very good and constructive meetings with Minister Dulci and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I came to Brazil yesterday, and had very good and constructive meetings with Minister Dulci and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
I am sure this day also will be fruitful.
I am sure this day also will be fruitful.
We held a general election in Norway last month, and the good news is (at least for me) that the sitting centre-left coalition Government had its mandate renewed for four more years.
We held a general election in Norway last month, and the good news is (at least for me) that the sitting centre-left coalition Government had its mandate renewed for four more years.
Two weeks ago we presented the new platform for the government, and in that platform social dialogue, corporate social responsibility and decent work are highlighted as key priorities for the Norwegian Government.
Two weeks ago we presented the new platform for the government, and in that platform social dialogue, corporate social responsibility and decent work are highlighted as key priorities for the Norwegian Government.
These interconnected topics are important both in our national policies, but also in our international policies.
These interconnected topics are important both in our national policies, but also in our international policies.
So let me be clear: Our government is fully committed to this agenda, and therefore we are also fully committed to following up the ongoing social dialogue process between our two countries.
So let me be clear: Our government is fully committed to this agenda, and therefore we are also fully committed to following up the ongoing social dialogue process between our two countries.
Yesterday I discussed this with minister Dulci, and I now that the Brazilian government is as committed as we are.
Yesterday I discussed this with minister Dulci, and I now that the Brazilian government is as committed as we are.
That is good.
That is good.
I strongly believe that the excellent and dynamic relations Norway and Brazil enjoy, both in the private sector and between our governments, has been a prerequisite for establishing the social dialogue process.
I strongly believe that the excellent and dynamic relations Norway and Brazil enjoy, both in the private sector and between our governments, has been a prerequisite for establishing the social dialogue process.
And of course: We would not have been able to start this process if it had not been for the commitment by you all.
And of course: We would not have been able to start this process if it had not been for the commitment by you all.
Therefore I would like to commend you all on the work you have done so far, including the conferences and meetings that have been held and the research papers that have been produced.
Therefore I would like to commend you all on the work you have done so far, including the conferences and meetings that have been held and the research papers that have been produced.
My task in this speech is to give you a brief description of the Norwegian experience of social dialogue and tripartite cooperation, as seen from the Government’s point of view.
My task in this speech is to give you a brief description of the Norwegian experience of social dialogue and tripartite cooperation, as seen from the Government’s point of view.
I will also use the opportunity to tell you how we work on issues concerning corporate social responsibility and decent work, as these are integrated policies.
I will also use the opportunity to tell you how we work on issues concerning corporate social responsibility and decent work, as these are integrated policies.
Let me start with social dialogue and the tripartite system.
Let me start with social dialogue and the tripartite system.
In general I would say that the tripartite system between workers, employers and the state refers to all forms of consultation, negotiation or simply exchange of information on issues of common interest relating to labour, social and economic policy.
In general I would say that the tripartite system between workers, employers and the state refers to all forms of consultation, negotiation or simply exchange of information on issues of common interest relating to labour, social and economic policy.
The organisations on both sides are representative, strong and responsible.
The organisations on both sides are representative, strong and responsible.
They are tough, with clear demands –you will meet some of them later today.
They are tough, with clear demands –you will meet some of them later today.
They have a clear understanding of their roles, but also an understanding of the rules of the game.
They have a clear understanding of their roles, but also an understanding of the rules of the game.
I believe that is important, and for us as a government it is also important to be aware of our role.
I believe that is important, and for us as a government it is also important to be aware of our role.
The tripartite system will not work unless each party is independent and has a good understanding of the functions they are to perform.
The tripartite system will not work unless each party is independent and has a good understanding of the functions they are to perform.
Let me try to be more concrete on how this works in my country.
Let me try to be more concrete on how this works in my country.
For example the employers’ associations and trade unions are closely involved in preparing new legislation and labour regulations, and work in close cooperation with the Government, public administration and Members of Parliament, both in formal and informal settings.
For example the employers’ associations and trade unions are closely involved in preparing new legislation and labour regulations, and work in close cooperation with the Government, public administration and Members of Parliament, both in formal and informal settings.
Relevant committees are also established by the Government, and the organisations participate and make suggestions regarding political decisions and changes that will affect them.
Relevant committees are also established by the Government, and the organisations participate and make suggestions regarding political decisions and changes that will affect them.
Let me give you one example of how this works.
Let me give you one example of how this works.
The Liaison Committee is an informal committee directly under the Prime Minister.
The Liaison Committee is an informal committee directly under the Prime Minister.
Here, the Government and the organisations can discuss the basis for wage formation and the organisations can present their views in advance of the wage bargaining round.
Here, the Government and the organisations can discuss the basis for wage formation and the organisations can present their views in advance of the wage bargaining round.
All the larger organisations participate in these meetings.
All the larger organisations participate in these meetings.
Several other important committees have been established, and deal with questions such as labour market issues and pension reform, key issues for most people.
Several other important committees have been established, and deal with questions such as labour market issues and pension reform, key issues for most people.
Even though the tripartite-system relates to issues and questions related to social and economic development, let me also mention that contact with the trade organizations and the employers-organization is something I believe all ministries focus on.
Even though the tripartite-system relates to issues and questions related to social and economic development, let me also mention that contact with the trade organizations and the employers-organization is something I believe all ministries focus on.
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we also have committees where the employers’ and employees’ organizations are represented.
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we also have committees where the employers’ and employees’ organizations are represented.
So, that was a quick overview of how the tripartite system works, but one thing is how it works, which is important in itself.
So, that was a quick overview of how the tripartite system works, but one thing is how it works, which is important in itself.
But it is not only a good model –it gives results!
But it is not only a good model –it gives results!
I believe that the Norwegian model for social dialogue has been a crucial factor in our economic development.
I believe that the Norwegian model for social dialogue has been a crucial factor in our economic development.
In fact, social dialogue between democratic governments and independent workers’ and employers’ organisations has been one of the most important preconditions for achieving social development and social justice in Norway.
In fact, social dialogue between democratic governments and independent workers’ and employers’ organisations has been one of the most important preconditions for achieving social development and social justice in Norway.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), of which both Brazil and Norway are members, claims that tripartite cooperation is the best way to promote better living and working conditions, as well as social justice.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), of which both Brazil and Norway are members, claims that tripartite cooperation is the best way to promote better living and working conditions, as well as social justice.
The system can make the economy perform better.
The system can make the economy perform better.
It can ensure that the economy is more competitive.
It can ensure that the economy is more competitive.
It can make society more stable and fair.
It can make society more stable and fair.
I believe this has been the case in my country.
I believe this has been the case in my country.
The model has been so successful that there is a broad political consensus of the importance of the model.
The model has been so successful that there is a broad political consensus of the importance of the model.
I think it’s safe to say that the social dialogue model has proven to be durable through shifting political regimes in Norway.
I think it’s safe to say that the social dialogue model has proven to be durable through shifting political regimes in Norway.