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Globally established goals are likely to attract more political and financial attention than the sum of the development objectives of individual countries.
Globally established goals are likely to attract more political and financial attention than the sum of the development objectives of individual countries.
The MDG and SDG processes are opportunities to establish or reinforce global norms.
The MDG and SDG processes are opportunities to establish or reinforce global norms.
One example: The first decade of the MDG era saw impressive progress in the efforts to achieve universal primary education.
One example: The first decade of the MDG era saw impressive progress in the efforts to achieve universal primary education.
This may or may not be a coincidence.
This may or may not be a coincidence.
The point is that the MDGs strengthened a global sense of responsibility to make sure every child can enjoy their right to education.
The point is that the MDGs strengthened a global sense of responsibility to make sure every child can enjoy their right to education.
Global goals that are well-known and tangible raise expectations both within countries and across borders.
Global goals that are well-known and tangible raise expectations both within countries and across borders.
They give more weight to the demands made by grassroots movements and civil society.
They give more weight to the demands made by grassroots movements and civil society.
Peer pressure from neighbouring countries can also play a role.
Peer pressure from neighbouring countries can also play a role.
However, global development goals also have their limitations.
However, global development goals also have their limitations.
It is easier to achieve development promises in times of economic growth than during a recession.
It is easier to achieve development promises in times of economic growth than during a recession.
Moreover, fragile states and populations affected by crisis and conflict lag behind on most of the MDGs.
Moreover, fragile states and populations affected by crisis and conflict lag behind on most of the MDGs.
Furthermore, unless a country’s government shows the political willand resolve to make progress on a given goal, progress will be limited or non-existent.
Furthermore, unless a country’s government shows the political will and resolve to make progress on a given goal, progress will be limited or non-existent.
Now, to the differences between MDGs and SDGs.
Now, to the differences between MDGs and SDGs.
The SDG process differs from its predecessor in several important respects
The SDG process differs from its predecessor in several important respects
The SDGs have a broader scope than the MDGs.
The SDGs have a broader scope than the MDGs.
They integrate all dimensions of sustainable development.
They integrate all dimensions of sustainable development.
Millions of people, including many of you present here today, have been involved in the largest development dialogue the world has ever experienced.
Millions of people, including many of you present here today, have been involved in the largest development dialogue the world has ever experienced.
New ground is being broken in an intergovernmental negotiation process.
New ground is being broken in an intergovernmental negotiation process.
In some ways, the SDG process is already a success:
In some ways, the SDG process is already a success:
It has enhanced democratic accountability and the active involvement of civil society.
It has enhanced democratic accountability and the active involvement of civil society.
As we shape the post-2015 development agenda, there is no doubt that education and health will continue to be crucial elements.
As we shape the post-2015 development agenda, there is no doubt that education and health will continue to be crucial elements.
This is in line with Norway’s priorities.
This is in line with Norway’s priorities.
We will continue our engagement to accelerate progress towards meeting the targets on maternal and child mortality and sexual and reproductive health.
We will continue our engagement to accelerate progress towards meeting the targets on maternal and child mortality and sexual and reproductive health.
We must also focus more - in domestic and development policies – on non-communicable diseases.
We must also focus more - in domestic and development policies – on non-communicable diseases.
We must provide access to primary education for 58 million children, and secondary education for another 60 million who still do not attend school.
We must provide access to primary education for 58 million children, and secondary education for another 60 million who still do not attend school.
We must contribute to ensuring greater progress on gender equality, including in education.
We must contribute to ensuring greater progress on gender equality, including in education.
This is not only a question of human rights, dignity and combating discrimination.
This is not only a question of human rights, dignity and combating discrimination.
The World Bank and IMF reports document the economic gains that can be made by increasing gender equality and female participation in the labour market.
The World Bank and IMF reports document the economic gains that can be made by increasing gender equality and female participation in the labour market.
The SDGs will be universal and apply to all countries.
The SDGs will be universal and apply to all countries.
In Norway, various ministries are actively involved in an ongoing effort coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider how to follow up the SDGs in Norway’s domestic and development policies.
In Norway, various ministries are actively involved in an ongoing effort coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to consider how to follow up the SDGs in Norway’s domestic and development policies.
The Addis Ababa conference is about whether donors continue their commitment to ODA targets, and whether developing countries make a commitment to mobilise domestic revenue, raise taxes and tackle illicit flows, corruption and bribery.
The Addis Ababa conference is about whether donors continue their commitment to ODA targets, and whether developing countries make a commitment to mobilise domestic revenue, raise taxes and tackle illicit flows, corruption and bribery.
In conclusion, as we are preparing for the milestone meetings this year, as we are looking beyond 2015, we must strengthen our focus on sustainability – in the areas of consumption, production, and management of the global commons: oceans, forests, fresh water and biodiversity.
In conclusion, as we are preparing for the milestone meetings this year, as we are looking beyond 2015, we must strengthen our focus on sustainability – in the areas of consumption, production, and management of the global commons: oceans, forests, fresh water and biodiversity.
We must strengthen our focus on equality, inclusive job-creating growth, business investments, economic transformation and good governance.
We must strengthen our focus on equality, inclusive job-creating growth, business investments, economic transformation and good governance.
And we must strengthen our focus on vulnerability, on fragile nations and populations, on the most marginalised people – and ensure that we leave nobody behind.
And we must strengthen our focus on vulnerability, on fragile nations and populations, on the most marginalised people – and ensure that we leave nobody behind.
As always, we will consult civil society and listen to your views.
As always, we will consult civil society and listen to your views.
I look forward to hearing your questions and comments.
I look forward to hearing your questions and comments.
Litteraturhuset, Oslo, 4 March 2015
Litteraturhuset, Oslo, 4. mars 2015
Foreign Minister Børge Brende's speech at a meeting in Oslo 4 March 2015 - "From vision to transformation - The next steps towards sustainable development".
Utenriksminister Børge Brende sitt innlegg på et arrangement på Litteraturhuset i Oslo 4. mars "From vision to transformation - The next steps towards sustainable development».
Common statement by Hübner and Navarsete
Felles uttalelse fra Hübner og Navarsete
Meeting at the The Baltic Sea States Annual Conference in Lillestrøm
Møte i forbindelse med internasjonal konferanse om Østersjøregionen
In this connection also the European Territorial Cooperation Programmes (Interreg) are of importance to create growth and jobs throughout the whole of Europe (including Norway).
I denne forbindelse er også de europeiske territorielle samarbeidsprogrammene (Interreg) av betydning for å skape vekst og arbeidsplasser i hele Europa (inkludert Norge).
An important experience has been that the most successful projects also were given high priority in regional development plans in the participating counties.
En viktig erfaring er at de mest vellykkede prosjektene også har blitt gitt høy prioritet i regionale utviklingsstrategier i de deltakende fylkene.
The EU has for a long time discussed and negotiated the Financial Framework for 2014-2020, including European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg).
EU har i lang tid diskutert og forhandlet de økonomiske rammene for 2014-2020, inkludert europeisk territorialt samarbeid (Interreg).
In the draft regulation for European Territorial Cooperation, The European Commission proposed that non-member countries like Norway, could not any longer participate in projects as Lead Partners.
I utkastet til forskrift for europeisk territorielt samarbeid, har EU-kommisjonen foreslått at ”ikke-medlemsland” som Norge, ikke lenger skal kunne delta som prosjektleder (Lead Partner) i slike internasjonale prosjekter.
I appreciate very much that the European Parliament has proposed amendments in the regulations and allows also in the future Norwegian Lead Partners in projects, says minister Navarsete.
Jeg setter stor pris på at Europaparlamentet nå har foreslått endringer i det foreliggende utkast til regelverk og åpner for fremtidige norske prosjektledere, sier statsråd Navarsete.
Currently we are having 53 partners from Norway on board – both as lead partners and partners, says Ms. Hübner.
I eksisterende Interreg Østersjøen deltar 53 partnere fra Norge - både som prosjektledere og samarbeidspartnere, sier Hübner.
Ms. Hübner also welcomes that Norwegian partners will continue their commitment and contribution in the same way for the next programming period.
Hübner ser frem til at norske partnere vil fortsette sitt engasjement og bidra på samme måte i neste programperiode.
Norway is one of the most sparsely populated and peripheral countries in Europe.
Norge er et av de mest spredtbodde og perifere landene i Europa.
The long distances and poor accessibility is a challenge for people, services and well-functioning labour-markets and local economy.
De lange avstandene og lave tilgjengeligheten er en utfordring for folk som bor i distriktene, for tjenestetilbud, lokal økonomi og et velfungerende arbeidsmarked.
In my meeting with Ms. Hübner I have underlined that these challenges demands flexibility regarding different regional policy tools, including regional state aid, says the minister.
I mitt møte med Danuta Hübner har jeg understreket at disse utfordringene krever fleksibilitet når det gjelder ulike regionale virkemidler, herunder regional statsstøtte, sier statsråden.
Danuta Hübner's webpage
Nettsiden til Danuta Hübner
Photo: Axel Rød/KRD
Foto: Axel Rød/KRD
The Baltic Sea Programme Conference
The Baltic Sea Programme Conference
It is with great pleasure that we are launching the new period of the EEA and Norway Grants here today in Brussels.
It is with great pleasure that we are launching the new period of the EEA and Norway Grants here today in Brussels.
I am pleased to be able to meet you all here at Norway House.
I am pleased to be able to meet you all here at Norway House.
The physical location of Norway House – literally on the doorstep of the EU – is a good reflection of the close and stable relations between the EU and Norway.
The physical location of Norway House – literally on the doorstep of the EU – is a good reflection of the close and stable relations between the EU and Norway.
We cooperate with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values and because we need joint solutions to shared challenges.
We cooperate with the EU and its member states because we share a common set of values and because we need joint solutions to shared challenges.
We cooperate because it is in our own national interest to do so.
We cooperate because it is in our own national interest to do so.
The Agreement on the European Economic Area is the most comprehensive – and important – economic agreement Norway has entered into.
The Agreement on the European Economic Area is the most comprehensive – and important – economic agreement Norway has entered into.
It extends the EU internal market to Norway and ensures that Norway enjoys the benefits of the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital.
It extends the EU internal market to Norway and ensures that Norway enjoys the benefits of the free movement of persons, goods, services and capital.
It gives Norwegian companies access to a 'domestic market' consisting of 31 countries with a total population of 500 million, and it ensures a level playing field where equal conditions of competition and the same rules apply.
It gives Norwegian companies access to a 'domestic market' consisting of 31 countries with a total population of 500 million, and it ensures a level playing field where equal conditions of competition and the same rules apply.
And it also gives EU companies access to a small, albeit interesting market in three EFTA states.
And it also gives EU companies access to a small, albeit interesting market in three EFTA states.
Furthermore, the EEA Agreement facilitates increased cooperation between institutions and other actors, and it ensures a common labour market and provides opportunities for young Norwegians to study all over Europe.
Furthermore, the EEA Agreement facilitates increased cooperation between institutions and other actors, and it ensures a common labour market and provides opportunities for young Norwegians to study all over Europe.
There is broad agreement both among the Norwegian people and in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) that Norway should continue to be part of the European cooperation through the EEA Agreement.
There is broad agreement both among the Norwegian people and in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) that Norway should continue to be part of the European cooperation through the EEA Agreement.
The same is true of other areas in which we have chosen to collaborate with our EU partners, such as the Schengen Agreement and foreign and security policy issues.
The same is true of other areas in which we have chosen to collaborate with our EU partners, such as the Schengen Agreement and foreign and security policy issues.
Our views frequently coincide, and by acting together, we can have more influence internationally.
Our views frequently coincide, and by acting together, we can have more influence internationally.
We will continue to pursue an open and inclusive European policy.
We will continue to pursue an open and inclusive European policy.
The EEA Agreement is, as mentioned, the mainstay of our cooperation.
The EEA Agreement is, as mentioned, the mainstay of our cooperation.
This Agreement also includes a common goal to work together to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe.
This Agreement also includes a common goal to work together to reduce social and economic disparities in Europe.
To this end, we have created the EEA and Norway Grants.
To this end, we have created the EEA and Norway Grants.
Norway has contributed 3.3 billion euros to European cohesion since the EEA Agreement entered into force in 1994, through various financial mechanisms.
Norway has contributed 3.3 billion euros to European cohesion since the EEA Agreement entered into force in 1994, through various financial mechanisms.
As the second period of the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014 draws to an end, the results of the Grants are becoming visible.
As the second period of the EEA and Norway Grants 2009-2014 draws to an end, the results of the Grants are becoming visible.
We have made important contributions in a number of sectors, including environment and climate change, justice and home affairs, research and civil society.
We have made important contributions in a number of sectors, including environment and climate change, justice and home affairs, research and civil society.
From a long list of examples of the positive impact of the EEA and Norway Grants, I would just like to mention one.
From a long list of examples of the positive impact of the EEA and Norway Grants, I would just like to mention one.
On Cyprus a "Home for Cooperation" has been constructed and its operations funded with the EEA and Norway Grants.
On Cyprus a "Home for Cooperation" has been constructed and its operations funded with the EEA and Norway Grants.
This is a vibrant centre for many activities that help bring the two communities on the island closer together.
This is a vibrant centre for many activities that help bring the two communities on the island closer together.
We are here today to mark the launch of the third EEA and Norway Grants period – 2014–2021.
We are here today to mark the launch of the third EEA and Norway Grants period – 2014–2021.
Our contribution for this seven-year period amounts to around 2.8 billion euros.
Our contribution for this seven-year period amounts to around 2.8 billion euros.
Our contribution is based on the vision of working together for a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.
Our contribution is based on the vision of working together for a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.
A Green Europe
A Green Europe
Climate change is a global problem that poses a long-term threat to our prosperity, ecosystems and food security.
Climate change is a global problem that poses a long-term threat to our prosperity, ecosystems and food security.
The newly signed Paris Agreement can be seen as recognition of this fact.
The newly signed Paris Agreement can be seen as recognition of this fact.
It is also a commitment made by all of us to take action now.
It is also a commitment made by all of us to take action now.
The Paris Agreement sets out the framework for a global course towards green growth and a low carbon future.
The Paris Agreement sets out the framework for a global course towards green growth and a low carbon future.
Norway is engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on our intention to fulfil the 2030 climate commitments jointly with the EU.
Norway is engaged in a constructive dialogue with the EU on our intention to fulfil the 2030 climate commitments jointly with the EU.
In the new period of the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway will give high priority to Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy.
In the new period of the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway will give high priority to Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy.
The relevant programme areas give us the opportunity to make important contributions to cutting climate emissions, securing cleaner energy and building a more stable and secure energy market.
The relevant programme areas give us the opportunity to make important contributions to cutting climate emissions, securing cleaner energy and building a more stable and secure energy market.
A Competitive Europe
A Competitive Europe
The EU is the largest economy in the world.
The EU is the largest economy in the world.
But it is becoming less competitive in the global economy, with high unemployment rates the most visible manifestation of this.
But it is becoming less competitive in the global economy, with high unemployment rates the most visible manifestation of this.
This is threatening our welfare and our standard of living.
This is threatening our welfare and our standard of living.
In order to change this situation, and promote economic growth and increased competitiveness, we need to invest more in people – in knowledge, research and innovation.
In order to change this situation, and promote economic growth and increased competitiveness, we need to invest more in people – in knowledge, research and innovation.
We need to cultivate what have traditionally been our competitive advantages: competence, quality and equality.
We need to cultivate what have traditionally been our competitive advantages: competence, quality and equality.
In the coming period, the Norwegian Government will continue to emphasise the importance of innovation, opportunities for businesses, and research.
In the coming period, the Norwegian Government will continue to emphasise the importance of innovation, opportunities for businesses, and research.
This will also strengthen our ties with partners in the areas of science, technology and industry.
This will also strengthen our ties with partners in the areas of science, technology and industry.
An Inclusive Europe
An Inclusive Europe
All European countries are committed to the common values of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
All European countries are committed to the common values of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
We are seeing reports of increased xenophobia, antisemitism, and discrimination of vulnerable groups.
We are seeing reports of increased xenophobia, antisemitism, and discrimination of vulnerable groups.
In many countries, we are also seeing a weak civil society that is coming under increasing pressure.
In many countries, we are also seeing a weak civil society that is coming under increasing pressure.
Only a few days ago, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (lagt frem 18 mai under ministermøte i Bulgaria) presented his third report on the state of human rights, democracy and rule of law in Europe.
Only a few days ago, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe (lagt frem 18 mai under ministermøte i Bulgaria) presented his third report on the state of human rights, democracy and rule of law in Europe.
The assessment and suggested measures make it quite clear that our efforts must continue.
The assessment and suggested measures make it quite clear that our efforts must continue.
We need to make sure that the future belongs to all of us.
We need to make sure that the future belongs to all of us.
That everyone has an equal opportunity to lead a prosperous life.
That everyone has an equal opportunity to lead a prosperous life.
We will continue to work to ensure that
We will continue to work to ensure that
- Roma children can go to normal schools and get a good education;
- Roma children can go to normal schools and get a good education;
- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people are respected for who they are; and
- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) people are respected for who they are; and
- that refugees and migrants are met with respect, in accordance with the law and our international obligations.
- that refugees and migrants are met with respect, in accordance with the law and our international obligations.
This is our common moral obligation as partners and citizens of Europe.
This is our common moral obligation as partners and citizens of Europe.
Our funding will be based on respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Our funding will be based on respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
We are continuing existing programme areas and introducing new ones in order to support efforts in the following fields: children and youth at risk, asylum and migration, Roma inclusion and empowerment and civil society.
We are continuing existing programme areas and introducing new ones in order to support efforts in the following fields: children and youth at risk, asylum and migration, Roma inclusion and empowerment and civil society.
The political, economic and social challenges Europe is facing are our common challenges.
The political, economic and social challenges Europe is facing are our common challenges.