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I believe this legislation has been an important step towards equality between the sexes and a more equal society.
I believe this legislation has been an important step towards equality between the sexes and a more equal society.
Some surveys also indicate that diversity on corporate boards has a positive impact on the companies' bottom line.
Some surveys also indicate that diversity on corporate boards has a positive impact on the companies' bottom line.
Recruiting more women to the corporate boards will increase diversity, and thereby positively impact on the companies´ results.
Recruiting more women to the corporate boards will increase diversity, and thereby positively impact on the companies´ results.
Furthermore, since women constitute half of the population, they should accordingly claim half of the influence and power.
Furthermore, since women constitute half of the population, they should accordingly claim half of the influence and power.
Another factor which may also explain the good performance of the Nordic model is our strong dependence on trade.
Another factor which may also explain the good performance of the Nordic model is our strong dependence on trade.
Norway, as a small economy, has strong traditions for open trade.
Norway, as a small economy, has strong traditions for open trade.
We have largely no tariffs for industrial products and liberal access to foreign suppliers.
We have largely no tariffs for industrial products and liberal access to foreign suppliers.
This openness underpins our own economy, while at the same time benefiting our trade partners as well.
This openness underpins our own economy, while at the same time benefiting our trade partners as well.
Our main export goods are petroleum and petroleum products, machinery, ships and fish.
Our main export goods are petroleum and petroleum products, machinery, ships and fish.
Due to the oil and gas exports Norway in recent years has had a surplus in external trade.
Due to the oil and gas exports Norway in recent years has had a surplus in external trade.
This means that the value of goods and services that we export is greater than the import value.
This means that the value of goods and services that we export is greater than the import value.
For a large part of last century, we had to import more than we managed to sell, and we were constantly borrowing money in order to cover the deficit.
For a large part of last century, we had to import more than we managed to sell, and we were constantly borrowing money in order to cover the deficit.
Today, one of the Norwegian government’s key priorities is to ensure that the business environment remains conducive to innovation, investment and growth.
Today, one of the Norwegian government’s key priorities is to ensure that the business environment remains conducive to innovation, investment and growth.
It seems that Norway, like the other Nordic countries, has found a good balance between market economy and state regulations.
It seems that Norway, like the other Nordic countries, has found a good balance between market economy and state regulations.
However, there is no doubt that the Nordic model is currently facing some challenges.
However, there is no doubt that the Nordic model is currently facing some challenges.
First of all, the Nordic model poses some questions.
First of all, the Nordic model poses some questions.
How far should governments go in providing for the welfare of its citizens?
How far should governments go in providing for the welfare of its citizens?
What happens to individual initiative and personal responsibility when governments provide generous welfare benefits?
What happens to individual initiative and personal responsibility when governments provide generous welfare benefits?
Let me give a few examples from Norway.
Let me give a few examples from Norway.
It is definitely worrying that more than 20 per cent of the working age population in Norway is on some form of disability pension, sick leave or other health related benefits.
It is definitely worrying that more than 20 per cent of the working age population in Norway is on some form of disability pension, sick leave or other health related benefits.
And it is even more worrying that the number is rising, as shown on this figure.
And it is even more worrying that the number is rising, as shown on this figure.
The government in Norway is therefore taking several political initiatives to reverse this trend.
The government in Norway is therefore taking several political initiatives to reverse this trend.
Two months ago the government, the unions and the employers agreed on an extensive economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave among Norwegians.
Two months ago the government, the unions and the employers agreed on an extensive economic stimulus package to reduce sick leave among Norwegians.
In order to maintain our extensive welfare system in the future, it is crucial that we succeed in reducing these alarming numbers.
In order to maintain our extensive welfare system in the future, it is crucial that we succeed in reducing these alarming numbers.
The number of citizens past the official retirement age will increase rapidly after 2010.
The number of citizens past the official retirement age will increase rapidly after 2010.
In addition, the average pension compared to the average wage is expected to increase in Norway in the coming years.
In addition, the average pension compared to the average wage is expected to increase in Norway in the coming years.
Benefits per pensioner will therefore rise dramatically in the years ahead.
Benefits per pensioner will therefore rise dramatically in the years ahead.
Furthermore, the opportunity to retire before the pensionable age of 67 has been unevenly distributed in our public pension system.
Furthermore, the opportunity to retire before the pensionable age of 67 has been unevenly distributed in our public pension system.
In recent years there has been a growing consensus that our current pension system poses a challenge to the welfare state and the Nordic model.
In recent years there has been a growing consensus that our current pension system poses a challenge to the welfare state and the Nordic model.
The process of reforming this system started as early as in 2001, and in spring 2009 the Parliament passed a comprehensive reform.
The process of reforming this system started as early as in 2001, and in spring 2009 the Parliament passed a comprehensive reform.
Calculations show that the reform will lead to a strong improvement in economic incentives to postpone retirement and continue working compared to the current system.
Calculations show that the reform will lead to a strong improvement in economic incentives to postpone retirement and continue working compared to the current system.
To sum up, although we haven´t been able to eliminate all disadvantages, I am deeply convinced that the Nordic model will be sustainable also in the future.
To sum up, although we haven´t been able to eliminate all disadvantages, I am deeply convinced that the Nordic model will be sustainable also in the future.
Public opinion polls show strong support for the welfare state and the fundamental principles of the Nordic model.
Public opinion polls show strong support for the welfare state and the fundamental principles of the Nordic model.
Furthermore, experiences during recent years show that a broad majority in Parliament supports political reforms which can secure sustainability in our welfare services.
Furthermore, experiences during recent years show that a broad majority in Parliament supports political reforms which can secure sustainability in our welfare services.
This however, doesn´t mean that we don´t need a debate on how to design the system so that it is able to meet future challenges.
This however, doesn´t mean that we don´t need a debate on how to design the system so that it is able to meet future challenges.
I would certainly suggest that the Nordic model of society has something valuable to offer.
I would certainly suggest that the Nordic model of society has something valuable to offer.
It has been accused of hindering economic growth, but it seems however, that there is no demonstrable relationship between economic growth and tax levels or the size of the public sector.
It has been accused of hindering economic growth, but it seems however, that there is no demonstrable relationship between economic growth and tax levels or the size of the public sector.
The Nordic bumblebee is actually able to fly although conventional economic thought still struggles to explain how this is possible.
The Nordic bumblebee is actually able to fly although conventional economic thought still struggles to explain how this is possible.
Finally, if you allow me, I would like to draw your attention to this region.
Finally, if you allow me, I would like to draw your attention to this region.
As I have pointed out, equality is at the heart of the Norwegian model and it is among the core factors explaining its success.
As I have pointed out, equality is at the heart of the Norwegian model and it is among the core factors explaining its success.
The Latin American region has made progress towards more equality over the last few years.
The Latin American region has made progress towards more equality over the last few years.
This is very encouraging.
This is very encouraging.
However, the region still has a long way to go.
However, the region still has a long way to go.
ECLAC – The UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean recently released a report claiming that 10 of the 15 most unequal countries in the world come from Latin America.
ECLAC – The UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean recently released a report claiming that 10 of the 15 most unequal countries in the world come from Latin America.
The inequality of income in Latin America is in fact significantly greater than in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The inequality of income in Latin America is in fact significantly greater than in Sub-Saharan Africa.
ECLAC says that even though the region is making substantial progress – Paraguay expecting to grow 7 percent this year - and has fared well through the financial crisis, “persistent inequality remains the principal obstacle to sustained growth and development in the region”.
ECLAC says that even though the region is making substantial progress – Paraguay expecting to grow 7 percent this year - and has fared well through the financial crisis, “persistent inequality remains the principal obstacle to sustained growth and development in the region”.
I believe this is a very important observation and I think that the experiences from my own country show that the road to lasting growth and prosperity goes through social and economic inclusion for all.
I believe this is a very important observation and I think that the experiences from my own country show that the road to lasting growth and prosperity goes through social and economic inclusion for all.
It is my impression that the government of Paraguay is strongly dedicated to this cause and I would like to express our strong support to the endeavours taken on by the Paraguayan people in this respect.
It is my impression that the government of Paraguay is strongly dedicated to this cause and I would like to express our strong support to the endeavours taken on by the Paraguayan people in this respect.
Gracias por su attention!
Gracias por su attention!
Norwegian Social Dynamics in the 21th Century
Norwegian Social Dynamics in the 21th Century
Norway will provide more than NOK 40 million through the EEA and Norway Grants for immediate action to help the poor and homeless in Greece.
Gjennom EØS-midlene skal Norge bidra med over 40 millioner kroner til strakstiltak for fattige og hjemløse i Hellas.
“The economic crisis in Greece has hit many families very hard.
– Den økonomiske krisen i Hellas har rammet mange greske familier svært hardt.
According to new figures from Eurostat, Greece is now the country in the EU where the risk of falling into poverty is greatest.
Ifølge nye tall fra Eurostat er Hellas nå det landet i EU hvor risikoen for å havne i fattigdom er størst.
In 2012 every fourth person in Greece (23.1 % of the population) had an income that was below the country’s official poverty line.[1]
Hver fjerde greker (23,1 prosent) hadde i 2012 en inntekt som var under landets offisielle fattigdomsgrense[1].
This means that there are about 2.4 million people living below the poverty threshold, among them 500.000 children.
Det utgjør om lag 2,4 millioner mennesker, blant dem rundt 500.000 barn.
The unemployment rate has climbed above 27 %.
Arbeidsløsheten er over 27 prosent.
The need for help is most acute in and around Athens.
Behovene er mest akutte i og rundt Aten.
There has also been a sharp increase in the numbers of drug abusers and persons infected with HIV.
Der har det også vært en kraftig økning i stoffmisbrukere og hivsmittede.
Norway and Greece have agreed to give priority to the poor and the homeless in the capital city.
Norge og Hellas er derfor enige om å prioritere fattige og hjemløse i den greske hovedstaden.
A total of EUR 5.265 million will be allocated for various measures, including:
Til sammen 5,265 millioner euro er fordelt på ulike tiltak, blant annet:
1) Solidarity centre in Athens (EUR 1.96 million) A project under the auspices of the municipality of Athens.
1) Solidaritetshuset i Aten (1,96 millioner euro) Prosjekt i regi av Aten kommune.
Currently provides help to 3 500 families (about 14 000 residents) in the form of food, clothing and hygiene products.
Gir i dag hjelp til 3500 familier (om lag 14.000 innbyggere) med mat, klær og hygieneartikler.
Support from Norway will make it possible for the municipality to continue this project.
Støtten fra Norge gjør det mulig for kommunen å opprettholde dette tilbudet.
In addition, a mobile team of health personnel will be established to seek out the homeless and drug abusers and offer them shelter and medical assistance.
I tillegg opprettes et eget helseteam som skal oppsøke hjemløse og rusmisbrukere for å tilby dem legehjelp og husly.
The municipality of Athens will also receive funding for awareness-raising campaigns to encourage more people to contribute to this work of the solidarity centre, and thus make it possible for even more people to get help.
Aten kommune får også støtte til å gjennomføre holdningsskapende kampanjer for å få flere privatpersoner til å bidra til Solidaritetshusets arbeid slik at enda flere innbyggere kan få hjelp.
2) Solidarity Now (EUR 1.76 million) In connection with the solidarity house in Athens, the Open Society Foundation is establishing a centre that will offer health services, legal advice and jobseeker assistance for the poor and unemployed.
2) «Solidarity now» (1,76 millioner euro) I tilknytning til Solidaritetshuset i Aten skal stiftelsen Open Society Foundation etablere et hjelpesenter som skal tilby helsetjenester, juridisk rådgivning og arbeidssøkerhjelp til fattige og arbeidsløse.
The Norwegian funding will be used to renovate the premises, as well as to finance some of the activities at the centre.
Det norske bidraget skal brukes til å gjøre lokalene i stand i tillegg til å finansiere noen av aktivitetene ved senteret.
“I am deeply grateful that Norway has chosen to cooperate directly with the municipality of Athens, and that we together can support and help thousands of people in need.
– Jeg er svært takknemlig for at Norge har valgt å samarbeide direkte med Aten kommune og at vi i fellesskap kan støtte og hjelpe tusenvis av mennesker i nød.
Through this cooperative effort, the people of Norway are expressing their solidarity with the people in Athens who need this support the most,” said Mr Giorgos Kaminis, mayor of the Greek capital.
Gjennom dette samarbeidet viser det norske folk solidaritet med de innbyggerne i Aten som trenger denne støtten mest, sier Giorgos Kaminis, ordfører i den greske hovedstaden.
An estimated 40.000 residents of Athens will receive assistance through these projects.
Det er beregnet at om lag 40.000 innbyggere i Aten vil bli omfattet av disse prosjektene.
Moreover, funding for NGOs that help the poor and homeless throughout Greece will be increased by EUR 1 million.
I tillegg økes støtten til frivillige organisasjoners arbeid for fattige og hjemløse i hele Hellas med en million euro.
The invitation to apply for these funds will be announced in January as part of a major NGO programme in Greece financed by Norway.
Denne støtten lyses ut i januar som en del av det større norskfinansierte NGO-programmet i Hellas.
Greece will receive a total of EUR 63.4 million through the EEA and Norway Grants during the current period.
Hellas mottar til sammen 63,4 millioner euro i EØS-midler i inneværende periode.
The money now being allocated is taken from a reserve and funds carried over from the previous period.
Støtten som nå er fordelt, stammer fra en reserve og overførte midler fra forrige periode.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway contributes to reducing economic and social disparities and strengthening bilateral relations with 15 EU countries.
EØS-midlene er Norges bidrag til sosial og økonomisk utvikling i Europa, og er fordelt på 15 mottakerland.
For more information about these grants, visit www.regjeringen.no/eeagrants
Les mer om EØS-midlene.
[1]http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/People_at_risk_of_poverty_or_social_exclusion
1) http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/People_at_risk_of_poverty_or_social_exclusion
Used children’s clothing is sorted and packed at the solidarity centre in Athens, where poor families and the homeless can come for food, clothing and other necessities.
Brukte barneklær pakkes på Solidaritetshuset i Aten hvor fattige familier og hjemløse kan komme å få mat, klær og andre nødvendighetsartikler.
Photo: Christian Grotnes Halvorsen, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Foto: Christian Grotnes Halvorsen, UD
Norway provides humanitarian aid to Greece
Norge gir humanitær bistand til Hellas
Arms Trade Treaty - Opening for signature
Arms Trade Treaty - Opening for signature
New York, 3 June 2013
New York, 3. juni 2013
State Secretary Gry Larsen signed the treaty on behalf of Norway in New York 3 June 2013.
Statssekretær Gry Larsen signerer FNs våpehandelsavtale på vegne av Norge i New York 3. juni.
2nd of April was a historic day.
2nd of April was a historic day.
Today we are signing and celebrating the Treaty.
Today we are signing and celebrating the Treaty.
A Treaty that has the potential to reduce armed violence and human suffering globally.
A Treaty that has the potential to reduce armed violence and human suffering globally.
A treaty that will make a difference.
A treaty that will make a difference.
State Secretary Gry Larsen signed the treaty on behalf of Norway.
Statssekretær Gry Larsen signerer FNs våpehandelsavtale på vegne av Norge.
(Photo: Eskinder Debebe, FN)
(Foto: Eskinder Debebe, FN)
Norway has, been a strong supporter of The Arms Trade Treaty from the very start.
Norway has, been a strong supporter of The Arms Trade Treaty from the very start.
As we all know, there have been obstacles along the way.
As we all know, there have been obstacles along the way.
But we overcame them.
But we overcame them.
This is a treaty we can be proud of.
This is a treaty we can be proud of.
Yet, the treaty is not perfect.
Yet, the treaty is not perfect.
It can certainly be improved and it needs to be implemented in an efficient and comprehensive way.
It can certainly be improved and it needs to be implemented in an efficient and comprehensive way.
Norway has throughout the negotiations emphasized the humanitarian perspective of the ATT.
Norway has throughout the negotiations emphasized the humanitarian perspective of the ATT.
We are therefore pleased that the ATT we are signing today contains important humanitarian elements.
We are therefore pleased that the ATT we are signing today contains important humanitarian elements.
It is important that in general, the provisions on prohibitions of transfers pertain to serious violations of all international agreements, which clearly include human rights obligations.
It is important that in general, the provisions on prohibitions of transfers pertain to serious violations of all international agreements, which clearly include human rights obligations.
Moreover, transfers that would be used for the commission of genocide, crimes against humanity or all kinds of war crimes are also prohibited.
Moreover, transfers that would be used for the commission of genocide, crimes against humanity or all kinds of war crimes are also prohibited.
Norway also attaches importance to the provisions on assessment in Article 7.
Norway also attaches importance to the provisions on assessment in Article 7.
It is important that any export that has the potential to lead to negative consequences, such as undermining peace and security, serious violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law, shall not be authorized.
It is important that any export that has the potential to lead to negative consequences, such as undermining peace and security, serious violations of international human rights law or international humanitarian law, shall not be authorized.
The same applies to transfers in violation of treaty obligations on terrorism and transnational organized crime.
The same applies to transfers in violation of treaty obligations on terrorism and transnational organized crime.
Let me underline the importance that the risk of gender based violence and violence against women and children are among the criteria that have to be assessed before authorizing an export.
Let me underline the importance that the risk of gender based violence and violence against women and children are among the criteria that have to be assessed before authorizing an export.
Norway strongly supported this provision, and I am very happy that it has been included.
Norway strongly supported this provision, and I am very happy that it has been included.
Norway will apply the provisions of the Treaty to the broadest range of conventional arms, and also to all kinds of international transfers of such arms.
Norway will apply the provisions of the Treaty to the broadest range of conventional arms, and also to all kinds of international transfers of such arms.
We call on other countries to do the same.
We call on other countries to do the same.
Finally, let me thank the many Governments and their representatives with which Norway has cooperated during this long process.
Finally, let me thank the many Governments and their representatives with which Norway has cooperated during this long process.
Let me also extend a special and heartfelt thank you to the civil society for their relentless, efficient and professional support for The Arms Trade Treaty and for their cooperation throughout this process.
Let me also extend a special and heartfelt thank you to the civil society for their relentless, efficient and professional support for The Arms Trade Treaty and for their cooperation throughout this process.
We would not have been here today, had it not been for our joint efforts to get a strong treaty.
We would not have been here today, had it not been for our joint efforts to get a strong treaty.
Thank You.
Thank You.
Norway signs UN arms trade treaty
Norge undertegner FNs våpenhandelsavtale
Mr Pedersen submitted the document during a meeting at the UN in New York.
Overleveringen skjedde under et møte i FN i New York.
Norway’s Ambassador to the UN, Geir Otto Pedersen, deposited on 12 February Norway’s instrument of ratification, which makes Norway a State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty.
Norges FN-ambassadør, Geir Otto Pedersen, overleverte 12. februar det offisielle dokumentet som gjør Norge til medlem av Avtalen om våpenhandel.
Norwegian UN representatives with their initiative.
Geir O.
(Photo: Vegard Tjørholm, UN-delegation)
(Foto: Vegard Tjørholm, FN-delegasjonen)
“I am pleased that Norway has now formally acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty.
- Jeg er glad for at Norge nå har formelt tiltrådt avtalen om våpenhandel.