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We want our young researchers to work with institutions and research communities across the Atlantic at the highest international level.
We want our young researchers to work with institutions and research communities across the Atlantic at the highest international level.
At the same time, we would like to see more researchers from the US and Canada at our own institutions.
At the same time, we would like to see more researchers from the US and Canada at our own institutions.
One important measure has been a mobility program, which gives funding for mobility in both directions.
One important measure has been a mobility program, which gives funding for mobility in both directions.
This mobility program is called the Leiv Eiriksson program; a name well chosen to remind us of the long traditions of cooperation between Norway and North America.
This mobility program is called the Leiv Eiriksson program; a name well chosen to remind us of the long traditions of cooperation between Norway and North America.
The Norwegian Leiv Eiriksson was, according to tradition, the first European to travel to North America, around the year 1000.
The Norwegian Leiv Eiriksson was, according to tradition, the first European to travel to North America, around the year 1000.
When he came to the land later identified as Newfoundland, he wanted to explore the land and learn from its inhabitants.
When he came to the land later identified as Newfoundland, he wanted to explore the land and learn from its inhabitants.
Leiv Eriksson is also an illustration of the fact that travel is and has been an integral part in learning as well as in teaching.
Leiv Eriksson is also an illustration of the fact that travel is and has been an integral part in learning as well as in teaching.
To experience foreign cultures and to seek new knowledge is personally enriching, but it is also important for the development of the global economy.
To experience foreign cultures and to seek new knowledge is personally enriching, but it is also important for the development of the global economy.
Further, it lays the basis for international cooperative action, for example against climate change and for peace and stability.
Further, it lays the basis for international cooperative action, for example against climate change and for peace and stability.
I am therefore pleased that so many Norwegian students, academic staff members and researchers are using the many existing opportunities for studying, teaching and doing research abroad.
I am therefore pleased that so many Norwegian students, academic staff members and researchers are using the many existing opportunities for studying, teaching and doing research abroad.
Two years ago the US and Norway signed a bilateral agreement on science and technology cooperation.
Two years ago the US and Norway signed a bilateral agreement on science and technology cooperation.
The signing of the agreement was on Norway’s side part of the follow up of our strategy for increased scientific and technological cooperation with North America.
The signing of the agreement was on Norway’s side part of the follow up of our strategy for increased scientific and technological cooperation with North America.
Now I have the pleasure of introducing the government’s strategy for cooperation in higher education with North America.
Now I have the pleasure of introducing the government’s strategy for cooperation in higher education with North America.
The strategy reflects our strong wish to enhance our academic cooperation with universities in the US and Canada.
The strategy reflects our strong wish to enhance our academic cooperation with universities in the US and Canada.
In addition to high quality and innovative approaches, universities in North America have global academic networks.
In addition to high quality and innovative approaches, universities in North America have global academic networks.
It is important for our higher education institutions to be part of these networks in order to develop academic excellence, and both collaborate and compete to benchmark Norwegian higher education.
It is important for our higher education institutions to be part of these networks in order to develop academic excellence, and both collaborate and compete to benchmark Norwegian higher education.
The Norwegian strategy for cooperation in higher education with North America focuses on the following four issues:
The Norwegian strategy for cooperation in higher education with North America focuses on the following four issues:
we will seek to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level
we will seek to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level
we will encourage more Norwegian students to study at universities in North America
we will encourage more Norwegian students to study at universities in North America
we will stimulate closer cooperation between higher education institutions in our countries by establishing a partnership project
we will stimulate closer cooperation between higher education institutions in our countries by establishing a partnership project
we will facilitate for better information services about study opportunities and for joint seminars in specific subject areas where contacts can be made and future partners meet.
we will facilitate for better information services about study opportunities and for joint seminars in specific subject areas where contacts can be made and future partners meet.
I am happy to say that it seems to be an easy task to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level.
I am happy to say that it seems to be an easy task to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level.
In Norway we are in the lucky position that both the US and the Canadian ambassadors are strongly involved with and interested in higher education cooperation.
In Norway we are in the lucky position that both the US and the Canadian ambassadors are strongly involved with and interested in higher education cooperation.
A joint forum is established, the Transatlantic Education Forum, where the ambassadors and my ministry meet with other stakeholders to discuss issues related to increased mobility and academic cooperation.
A joint forum is established, the Transatlantic Education Forum, where the ambassadors and my ministry meet with other stakeholders to discuss issues related to increased mobility and academic cooperation.
The common goal is to eliminate or minimize obstacles for student exchanges and partnerships between higher education institutions.
The common goal is to eliminate or minimize obstacles for student exchanges and partnerships between higher education institutions.
Student mobility is another highlighted area in the strategy.
Student mobility is another highlighted area in the strategy.
Norway’s higher education and research systems depend heavily upon impulses and partners from abroad, and outbound student mobility has been a crucial part of Norwegian higher education policy for as long as we have had higher education.
Norway’s higher education and research systems depend heavily upon impulses and partners from abroad, and outbound student mobility has been a crucial part of Norwegian higher education policy for as long as we have had higher education.
Cooperation with North America has been an important driving force in the development of modern, post-war higher education in Norway.
Cooperation with North America has been an important driving force in the development of modern, post-war higher education in Norway.
Therefore we want to increase the number of Norwegian students that take part of their higher education in North America.
Therefore we want to increase the number of Norwegian students that take part of their higher education in North America.
I now have the pleasure of announcing that as a specific measure to stimulate Norwegian students to go to the US, the funding for the Fulbright Foundation will be increased in order to give more students the possibility to study at US institutions.
I now have the pleasure of announcing that as a specific measure to stimulate Norwegian students to go to the US, the funding for the Fulbright Foundation will be increased in order to give more students the possibility to study at US institutions.
We would also like to see more North American students coming to Norway.
We would also like to see more North American students coming to Norway.
In the academic year 2005-06, Norway sends around 10 Norwegian students to North America for each North American student in Norway.
In the academic year 2005-06, Norway sends around 10 Norwegian students to North America for each North American student in Norway.
How can this be?
How can this be?
I have been told that US President Thomas Jefferson warned against the dangers of sending young Americans to Europe and said: "Of all the errors which can possibly be committed to the education of youth, that of sending them to Europe is the most fatal.
I have been told that US President Thomas Jefferson warned against the dangers of sending young Americans to Europe and said: "Of all the errors which can possibly be committed to the education of youth, that of sending them to Europe is the most fatal.
" I hope none of you here agrees with him.
" I hope none of you here agrees with him.
I do recognize that it might not be the perceived dangers of Europe, but rather the quality of higher education in North America that prevent youth from considering going abroad for studies.
I do recognize that it might not be the perceived dangers of Europe, but rather the quality of higher education in North America that prevent youth from considering going abroad for studies.
Still I think it is important to inform North American youth of the opportunities for learning that lies in Europe.
Still I think it is important to inform North American youth of the opportunities for learning that lies in Europe.
To stimulate youth from our neighbour countries in the North to come to Norway, the Norwegian government has decided to establish a granting scheme, The High North Stipend Scheme for students from the US, Canada and Russia.
To stimulate youth from our neighbour countries in the North to come to Norway, the Norwegian government has decided to establish a granting scheme, The High North Stipend Scheme for students from the US, Canada and Russia.
Today about 30 students from the US and Canada are studying in Norwegian universities and university colleges with the High North stipend.
Today about 30 students from the US and Canada are studying in Norwegian universities and university colleges with the High North stipend.
Some of them have even moved as far north as possible for university studies, to Svalbard.
Some of them have even moved as far north as possible for university studies, to Svalbard.
For those who are not set to learn Norwegian, an increasing number of Norwegian institutions are offering Masters Programmes in English.
For those who are not set to learn Norwegian, an increasing number of Norwegian institutions are offering Masters Programmes in English.
Currently there are over 170 master’s degrees available in English.
Currently there are over 170 master’s degrees available in English.
The courses span from Master in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture to Master in Coastal and Marine Civil Engineering.
The courses span from Master in Nordic Viking and Medieval Culture to Master in Coastal and Marine Civil Engineering.
To contribute to closer cooperation between higher education institutions in Norway and North America, a pilot scheme for a partnership programme will be set up.
To contribute to closer cooperation between higher education institutions in Norway and North America, a pilot scheme for a partnership programme will be set up.
In order to establish long-term and sustainable networks between institutions, the university administrations need to be involved.
In order to establish long-term and sustainable networks between institutions, the university administrations need to be involved.
This framework programme will support and stimulate activities like student and staff mobility, intensive programs, summer courses, curricula development and joint degrees.
This framework programme will support and stimulate activities like student and staff mobility, intensive programs, summer courses, curricula development and joint degrees.
When stressing the importance of partnerships between institutions, I wish to point to two good examples of partnerships between Norwegian and US universities.
When stressing the importance of partnerships between institutions, I wish to point to two good examples of partnerships between Norwegian and US universities.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the University of Minnesota has an interesting partnership which will be presented as a "dream team" during Science Week.
The Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the University of Minnesota has an interesting partnership which will be presented as a "dream team" during Science Week.
Another example of successful cooperation, between the University of Oslo and Berkley in Social Sciences, is also on the agenda.
Another example of successful cooperation, between the University of Oslo and Berkley in Social Sciences, is also on the agenda.
These partnerships involve student and faculty exchanges, joint curricula and courses and research programs.
These partnerships involve student and faculty exchanges, joint curricula and courses and research programs.
They are sustainable partnerships that are already up and running.
They are sustainable partnerships that are already up and running.
They will be used as models for the type of partnerships I want to stimulate more institutions to establish.
They will be used as models for the type of partnerships I want to stimulate more institutions to establish.
I said earlier that we aim to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level between the US and Norway on issues related to higher education as well as research.
I said earlier that we aim to strengthen the cooperation at governmental level between the US and Norway on issues related to higher education as well as research.
And now I will follow up that statement with action.
And now I will follow up that statement with action.
Today I will, together with Thomas Farrell from the State Department, sign a declaration on Higher education collaboration.
Today I will, together with Thomas Farrell from the State Department, sign a declaration on Higher education collaboration.
The declaration is meant to complement our bilateral agreement on science and technology cooperation.
The declaration is meant to complement our bilateral agreement on science and technology cooperation.
We are signing this declaration to underline the importance of higher education cooperation between our two countries, to enhance partnerships between institutions and to stimulate increased student and faculty mobility.
We are signing this declaration to underline the importance of higher education cooperation between our two countries, to enhance partnerships between institutions and to stimulate increased student and faculty mobility.
Hopefully this will inspire our universities to joint actions.
Hopefully this will inspire our universities to joint actions.
I will now take the opportunity to wish you all a good Science Week, before I give the word to deputy assistant secretary Thomas Farrel, who will join me in this important step towards increased cooperation in higher education.
I will now take the opportunity to wish you all a good Science Week, before I give the word to deputy assistant secretary Thomas Farrel, who will join me in this important step towards increased cooperation in higher education.
Opening Science Week 2007
Åpning av Science Week 2007
I am impressed by the effort Al Gore has made to raise public awareness about climate change.
I am impressed by the effort Al Gore has made to raise public awareness about climate change.
The issues related to climate change are broad and diverse, and concern all aspects of our societies.
The issues related to climate change are broad and diverse, and concern all aspects of our societies.
Over the last few years we have seen examples of extreme weather in many parts of the world, and heard reports about rising sea levels and melting ice.
Over the last few years we have seen examples of extreme weather in many parts of the world, and heard reports about rising sea levels and melting ice.
Seeking solutions to African conflicts – the role of regional and global actors
Seeking solutions to African conflicts – the role of regional and global actors
Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ meeting, Finland, 16 June 2013
Nordisk-afrikansk utenriksministermøte i Finland 16. juni 2013
"African conflicts are rarely just an African concern.
"African conflicts are rarely just an African concern.
Seeking solutions to African conflicts is a joint responsibility.
Seeking solutions to African conflicts is a joint responsibility.
This may require the involvement of global as well as African and other regional organisations, such as the EU, NATO and others", state secretary Torgeir Larsen said at the Nordic-African Foreign Minister’s meeting in Finland.
This may require the involvement of global as well as African and other regional organisations, such as the EU, NATO and others", state secretary Torgeir Larsen said at the Nordic-African Foreign Minister’s meeting in Finland.
Introduction by Norway, State Secretary Torgeir Larsen
Introduction by Norway, State Secretary Torgeir Larsen
Dear colleagues,
Dear colleagues,
Africa today is more peaceful than ever.
Africa today is more peaceful than ever.
The number of violent, conflict-related deaths has been declining steadily for several decades.
The number of violent, conflict-related deaths has been declining steadily for several decades.
Africa is better prepared than ever before to respond to conflicts and crises.
Africa is better prepared than ever before to respond to conflicts and crises.
Norway sees the AU as a key partner in both regional and global affairs.
Norway sees the AU as a key partner in both regional and global affairs.
We also see a strong role for regional economic communities.
We also see a strong role for regional economic communities.
I will focus on coordination, a comprehensive approach and relevant capacities.
I will focus on coordination, a comprehensive approach and relevant capacities.
African conflicts are rarely just an African concern.
African conflicts are rarely just an African concern.
This may require the involvement of global as well as African and other regional organisations, such as the EU, NATO and others.
This may require the involvement of global as well as African and other regional organisations, such as the EU, NATO and others.
The DRC, Mali and Somalia all provide examples of conflicts where global as well as regional and sub-regional organisations are involved.
The DRC, Mali and Somalia all provide examples of conflicts where global as well as regional and sub-regional organisations are involved.
Coordination is vital.
Coordination is vital.
A mutually agreed division of tasks is equally important.
A mutually agreed division of tasks is equally important.
In the peace process between Sudan and South Sudan AU and the AUHIP has played a key role in facilitating the negotiations that resulted in the AU Roadmap, the UNSC 2046 and finally the Addis Abeba agreements.
In the peace process between Sudan and South Sudan AU and the AUHIP has played a key role in facilitating the negotiations that resulted in the AU Roadmap, the UNSC 2046 and finally the Addis Abeba agreements.
The process is now a critical stage.
The process is now a critical stage.
We fully support Thabo Mbeki and the AUHIP in the efforts of getting the parties to fully implement what they have agreed to, and to address outstanding issues.
We fully support Thabo Mbeki and the AUHIP in the efforts of getting the parties to fully implement what they have agreed to, and to address outstanding issues.
Our financial and technical support to AUHIP, especially on oil, will continue.
Our financial and technical support to AUHIP, especially on oil, will continue.
The crisis in Mali demonstrated how difficult it can be to identify the right level of involvement.
The crisis in Mali demonstrated how difficult it can be to identify the right level of involvement.
The military coup in March 2012 initially looked like a regional issue that ECOWAS could handle on its own.
The military coup in March 2012 initially looked like a regional issue that ECOWAS could handle on its own.
It soon became apparent that the crisis in Mali had wider implications and that non-ECOWAS states, such as Algeria, Mauritania and Chad, had stakes in its resolution.
It soon became apparent that the crisis in Mali had wider implications and that non-ECOWAS states, such as Algeria, Mauritania and Chad, had stakes in its resolution.
Preparing for a military stabilisation force also proved to be challenging for ECOWAS, mainly with regards to logistical capabilities.
Preparing for a military stabilisation force also proved to be challenging for ECOWAS, mainly with regards to logistical capabilities.
As it turned out, close cooperation between ECOWAS and France, along with other European allies, eventually enabled the deployment of a sizeable African contingent to the south, while neighbouring states like Niger and Chad could immediately cross the border and join in the offensive against the al-Qaida-sympathising groups.
As it turned out, close cooperation between ECOWAS and France, along with other European allies, eventually enabled the deployment of a sizeable African contingent to the south, while neighbouring states like Niger and Chad could immediately cross the border and join in the offensive against the al-Qaida-sympathising groups.
The deployment of MINUSMA, to which African forces will provide the majority of troops, has secured financing and resources that were not readily available to AFISMA.
The deployment of MINUSMA, to which African forces will provide the majority of troops, has secured financing and resources that were not readily available to AFISMA.
On the other hand, the mission in Mali will not be the African mission that was first anticipated.
On the other hand, the mission in Mali will not be the African mission that was first anticipated.
Cooperation between the AU and the UN is sometimes challenging.
Cooperation between the AU and the UN is sometimes challenging.
The recent appointment of Haile Menkerios as head of the UN’s office to the AU bodes well for strengthening AU–UN relations.
The recent appointment of Haile Menkerios as head of the UN’s office to the AU bodes well for strengthening AU–UN relations.
We also welcome the efforts of the AU and its member states to strengthen their collective voice in New York.
We also welcome the efforts of the AU and its member states to strengthen their collective voice in New York.
Regional organisations bring familiarity with local conditions and local knowledge, but may lack the impartiality that is needed to gain credibility among the parties in a conflict.
Regional organisations bring familiarity with local conditions and local knowledge, but may lack the impartiality that is needed to gain credibility among the parties in a conflict.
Bringing in the AU or the UN, or both, will often be necessary for conflict resolution.
Bringing in the AU or the UN, or both, will often be necessary for conflict resolution.
Transparency and mutual exchange of information between all the parties involved is vital.
Transparency and mutual exchange of information between all the parties involved is vital.
When seeking solutions to conflicts in Africa, the ownership of the AU, the REC(s), the neighbouring states and the host state is important.
When seeking solutions to conflicts in Africa, the ownership of the AU, the REC(s), the neighbouring states and the host state is important.
Norway welcomes the dynamic leadership of the AU chairperson, Ms Dlamini-Zuma.
Norway welcomes the dynamic leadership of the AU chairperson, Ms Dlamini-Zuma.