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As a follow-up of the Governments “Action Plan on Aid for Trade” that was launched in 2007, Norway increased its Aid for Trade budget by 50% from 2007 to 2008.
As a follow-up of the Governments “Action Plan on Aid for Trade” that was launched in 2007, Norway increased its Aid for Trade budget by 50% from 2007 to 2008.
Priority is given to Africa and the least developed countries, and the funds are channelled primarily through multilateral organisations as recommended by the WTO task force on Aid for Trade.
Priority is given to Africa and the least developed countries, and the funds are channelled primarily through multilateral organisations as recommended by the WTO task force on Aid for Trade.
We will make an assessment of our Aid for Trade Action Plan in 2010.
We will make an assessment of our Aid for Trade Action Plan in 2010.
Increasing investments in the productive sectors, in particular in the least developed countries, is important in order to reduce poverty.
Increasing investments in the productive sectors, in particular in the least developed countries, is important in order to reduce poverty.
Ten years ago, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) was established for this purpose.
Ten years ago, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund) was established for this purpose.
The capital of Norfund currently stands at approximately 4,5 billion NOK.
The capital of Norfund currently stands at approximately 4,5 billion NOK.
The investments of Norfund take place directly and indirectly through funds and local financial institutions, focusing on enabling developing countries to take advantage of trade opportunities.
The investments of Norfund take place directly and indirectly through funds and local financial institutions, focusing on enabling developing countries to take advantage of trade opportunities.
AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURE
Let me turn your attention to one issue that is dealt with both by the Secretariat in its report as well as by other members in their questions to us – Agriculture.
Let me turn your attention to one issue that is dealt with both by the Secretariat in its report as well as by other members in their questions to us – Agriculture.
Arable land represents only 3% of the total area in Norway.
Arable land represents only 3% of the total area in Norway.
The arctic and sub-arctic conditions in Norway are characterised by a harsh climate, low temperatures and a short growing season.
The arctic and sub-arctic conditions in Norway are characterised by a harsh climate, low temperatures and a short growing season.
Agricultural production covers a fairly narrow product range that is protected by tariffs, while a wide range of agricultural products is imported duty free.
Agricultural production covers a fairly narrow product range that is protected by tariffs, while a wide range of agricultural products is imported duty free.
The Secretariat writes that Norwegian consumers pay particularly high prices for some agricultural products and that these prices are a result of the agricultural sector being less market-based than other sectors of the economy.
The Secretariat writes that Norwegian consumers pay particularly high prices for some agricultural products and that these prices are a result of the agricultural sector being less market-based than other sectors of the economy.
This, however, fails to take the general cost level in Norway into account.
This, however, fails to take the general cost level in Norway into account.
In fact, Norwegians spend a lower percentage of their income on food than people in most other countries, both developed and developing.
In fact, Norwegians spend a lower percentage of their income on food than people in most other countries, both developed and developing.
High costs in agricultural production in Norway are also a result of geographic, topographic and climatic conditions, as well as political priorities.
High costs in agricultural production in Norway are also a result of geographic, topographic and climatic conditions, as well as political priorities.
There is broad political support in Norway for the Government’s aim to maintain a viable agricultural sector throughout the country.
There is broad political support in Norway for the Government’s aim to maintain a viable agricultural sector throughout the country.
A number of the points raised by the Secretariat, and certain members in their questions, pertain to issues that belong in the on-going negotiations.
A number of the points raised by the Secretariat, and certain members in their questions, pertain to issues that belong in the on-going negotiations.
Our current measures are fully consistent with our WTO obligations, and I can assure all Members that we will implement fully the outcome of the Doha Round.
Our current measures are fully consistent with our WTO obligations, and I can assure all Members that we will implement fully the outcome of the Doha Round.
Our negotiating positions in agriculture are well known to others, and I will not repeat them here today.
Our negotiating positions in agriculture are well known to others, and I will not repeat them here today.
Labour market and migration
Labour market and migration
Another issue that may be worth mentioning is labour and migration.
Another issue that may be worth mentioning is labour and migration.
Since 2000 there has been a strong rise in labour immigration to Norway.
Since 2000 there has been a strong rise in labour immigration to Norway.
High demand for labour and a gradual opening up of the labour market through changes in the immigration regulations has led to a significant increase in the number of non-EEA nationals working in Norway.
High demand for labour and a gradual opening up of the labour market through changes in the immigration regulations has led to a significant increase in the number of non-EEA nationals working in Norway.
From 2004 to 2007 there was an 80% increase in the number of work related permits to citizens of countries that were not members of the EEA.
From 2004 to 2007 there was an 80% increase in the number of work related permits to citizens of countries that were not members of the EEA.
A new immigration act was adopted by the Norwegian Parliament in May this year and is scheduled to enter into force in 2010.
A new immigration act was adopted by the Norwegian Parliament in May this year and is scheduled to enter into force in 2010.
The new law is more transparent than the old law with regard to the rights and duties of service providers that are independent professionals or contractual service suppliers.
The new law is more transparent than the old law with regard to the rights and duties of service providers that are independent professionals or contractual service suppliers.
A separate act implementing the EU directive (2004/38/EC) on Free Movement of Persons, which eliminates the present requirement of resident permits for EU citizens, was presented to the Parliament on 27 June 2008.
A separate act implementing the EU directive (2004/38/EC) on Free Movement of Persons, which eliminates the present requirement of resident permits for EU citizens, was presented to the Parliament on 27 June 2008.
The Government also made its intentions known to further change the immigration regulations to make it easier and quicker to acquire a work permit.
The Government also made its intentions known to further change the immigration regulations to make it easier and quicker to acquire a work permit.
The report was approved by the Parliament in June.
The report was approved by the Parliament in June.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
To sum up I wish to reiterate that the Norwegian economy is in good shape despite the turbulence in the world economy.
To sum up I wish to reiterate that the Norwegian economy is in good shape despite the turbulence in the world economy.
Although we may be entering a period of slower growth, Norway is well equipped to weather the stormy clouds hovering over the markets.
Although we may be entering a period of slower growth, Norway is well equipped to weather the stormy clouds hovering over the markets.
As an open, market based economy, Norway is one of the benefactors of a strong and rules- based international trading system.
As an open, market based economy, Norway is one of the benefactors of a strong and rules- based international trading system.
Access to international markets is of utmost importance to achieve our goals of employment and welfare.
Access to international markets is of utmost importance to achieve our goals of employment and welfare.
Norway firmly believes that all members stand to gain significantly from strengthening the multilateral trading system and improving market access for goods and services.
Norway firmly believes that all members stand to gain significantly from strengthening the multilateral trading system and improving market access for goods and services.
Economic growth and development in all nations depends on a strong and fair multilateral trading system.
Economic growth and development in all nations depends on a strong and fair multilateral trading system.
Norway is strongly committed to the Doha round of trade negotiations, and would like to conclude the DDA as soon as possible.
Norway is strongly committed to the Doha round of trade negotiations, and would like to conclude the DDA as soon as possible.
A successful conclusion of the DDA would send a clear and strong signal that the international community is capable of finding common solutions, a signal that would bode well for negotiations in other important areas in the coming months and years.
A successful conclusion of the DDA would send a clear and strong signal that the international community is capable of finding common solutions, a signal that would bode well for negotiations in other important areas in the coming months and years.
The world is currently facing a number of serious challenges.
The world is currently facing a number of serious challenges.
I have already mentioned the financial turmoil and the food crises.
I have already mentioned the financial turmoil and the food crises.
How to limit emissions of greenhouse gases and deal with the effects of climate change is another.
How to limit emissions of greenhouse gases and deal with the effects of climate change is another.
We also need to retain popular support for increased trade in developed and developing countries alike by ensuring that the benefits of trade are shared by the population in general.
We also need to retain popular support for increased trade in developed and developing countries alike by ensuring that the benefits of trade are shared by the population in general.
While our work here at the WTO will not by itself solve these problems, a strong multilateral trading system will need to be part of the solution.
While our work here at the WTO will not by itself solve these problems, a strong multilateral trading system will need to be part of the solution.
While looking forward to exchanging information and views with other Members on issues related to our trade policy over the next couple of days, I thank you for your attention.
While looking forward to exchanging information and views with other Members on issues related to our trade policy over the next couple of days, I thank you for your attention.
Norway's Fifth Trade Policy Review - Reply Statement
Norway's Fifth Trade Policy Review - Reply Statement
Norway's Fifth Trade Policy Review
Norway's Fifth Trade Policy Review
Green Care in the Nordic countries – a research field in progress
Green Care in the Nordic countries – a research field in progress
Norway’s government presents measures to secure employment
Regjeringen legger fram tiltak for arbeid
“Employment for all is our main priority.
- Arbeid for alle er jobb nummer én.
That is why the Norwegian Government today presents measures to secure existing jobs and create new jobs.
Derfor legger regjeringen i dag fram tiltak for å trygge eksisterende arbeidsplasser og skape nye.
Strongest measures for more than 30 years
Kraftigste tiltak på over 30 år
“These are the strongest Norwegian measures against unemployment for more than 30 years, and among the most far-reaching fiscal measures taken internationally.
- Dette er de kraftigste tiltakene som er foreslått mot arbeidsløshet på over 30 år og blant de sterkeste virkemidlene i et internasjonalt perspektiv.
The Government monitors the development in Norway’s economy very closely, and we will present further measures if needed”, Mr. Stoltenberg says.
Regjeringen følger utviklingen i norsk økonomi svært nøye, og vi vil komme tilbake med ytterligere tiltak hvis behovet tilsier det, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
“The Government’s proposals amount to NOK 20 billion.
- Regjeringen foreslår nye tiltak for 20 milliarder kroner.
Of this NOK 16¾ billion covers new measures at the fiscal budget’s expenditure side, while NOK 3¼ billion is targeted tax relief for trade and industry.
Av dette er 16¾ milliarder kroner nye tiltak på budsjettets utgiftsside og 3¼ milliarder kroner målrettede skatteletter for næringslivet.
We expect to increase the use of petroleum revenues by NOK 43 billion from 2008 to 2009.
Bruken av oljeinntekter anslås nå å øke med 43 milliarder kroner fra i fjor til i år.
This will offer wide-ranging measures for employment, welfare and the environment.
Dette gir omfattende tiltak for arbeid, velferd og miljø.
In addition to this the Government will on 9 February present new measures to enhance the lending capacity of Norwegian banks”, Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen says.
I tillegg vil Regjeringen legge fram nye tiltak for å styrke bankenes utlånsevne den 9. februar, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
Emphasis on municipalities, construction and communications
Satsing på kommuner, bygg og samferdsel
“We will fight unemployment and upgrade Norway.
- Vi skal bekjempe arbeidsløshet og ruste opp landet vårt.
Municipal authorities are vital partners in this.
Kommunene er viktige samarbeidspartnere.
That is why we will increase municipal budgets by NOK 6.4 billion.
Derfor øker vi kommunenes budsjetter med 6,4 milliarder kroner.
This will make it possible to renovate and build new schools, nursing homes and churches”, Minister of Transport and Communications Liv Signe Navarsete says.
Dermed kan vi pusse opp og bygge nye skoler, sykehjem og kirker, sier samferdselsminister Liv Signe Navarsete.
“We will undertake maintainenance and invest in railways, roads and harbours nationwide, and will increase the communications budget by NOK 3.8 billion.
- Vi skal vedlikeholde og investere i jernbane, veier og havner over hele landet og øker samferdselsbudsjettet med 3,8 milliarder kroner.
We will speed up, renovate and launch new construction projects amounting to NOK 2.8 billion.
Vi skal framskynde, pusse opp og sette i gang nye byggeprosjekter for 2,8 milliarder kroner.
In this way we will better secure universities and colleges, hospitals, sports facilities and cultural centres for the future”, Ms. Navarsete says.
Da sikrer vi bedre høgskoler og universiteter, sykehus, idrettsanlegg, fengsler og kulturbygg for framtida, understreker samferdselsminister Liv Signe Navarsete.
“The measures we present today will benefit trade and industry all over the country.
- Tiltakene vi i dag legger fram, kommer næringslivet over hele landet til gode.
There is a good regional balance in our emphasis on municipalities and communications as well as in our tax measures”, the Minister of Transport and Communications says.
Det er en god distriktsprofil både i kommunesatsingen, samferdselsatsingen og i skattetiltakene, sier samferdselsministeren.
Green profile
Grønn profil
“We will upgrade Norway both by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and by concentrating on the environment.
- Vi skal ruste opp Norge ved å redusere klimagassutslipp og satse på miljø.
Our measures have a clearly green profile.
Det er en klar, grønn profil på tiltakene.
We will increase efforts to save energy and transfer to renewable energy by NOK 1.2 billion.
Vi øker innsatsen for energiøkonomisering og for ny, fornybar energi med 1,2 milliarder kroner.
“We will build recharging stations for electric cars and increase the use of bioenergy and step up research on off-shore windmills.
- Vi skal bygge ladestasjoner for el-biler og satse på bioenergi og forskning på havvindmøller.
The strengthening of railways, footpaths and bicycle roads is a very important part of our increase in the communications budget.
Styrking av jernbanen og gang- og sykkelveier er en svært viktig del av økningen på samferdselsbudsjettet.
Employment, readjustment and skills
Arbeid, omstilling og kompetanse
“We will spend more than NOK 2 billion on readjustment and innovation in trade and industry.
- Vi satser på omstilling og nyskaping i næringslivet med mer enn 2 mrd kroner.
To this we add increased borrowing limits and tax reduction for companies.
I tillegg kommer økte lånerammer og lavere skatt til bedriftene.
We will strengthen Innovation Norway, the investment company Argentum and the export credit agency GIEK.
Vi styrker Innovasjon Norge, Argentum og GIEK.
Allocations to NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) will be increased in order to care for people losing their job, and we will improve redundancy regulations and step up apprentice subsidies.
Bevilgningene til NAV økes for å følge opp de som blir arbeidsløse, vi forbedrer permitteringsregelverket og øker tilskuddet til lærlinger.
Increased efforts in various fields will secure active state measures for companies, branches and regions hit by unemployment, and where planning for the future will be vital”, Minister of Transport and Communications Liv Signe Navarsete says.
Økt innsats på ulike områder vil sikre aktive statlige tiltak overfor bedrifter, bransjer og regioner som rammes av arbeidsløshet og som må ruste seg for framtida, sier samferdselsminister Liv Signe Navarsete.
Cyclical tax relief
Konjunkturavhengig skattelette
“We introduce cyclical tax relief for 2008 and 2009 in order to help companies that are profitable in the long run through difficult times.
- Vi innfører en konjunkturavhengig skattelette for 2008 og 2009 for å hjelpe bedrifter som er lønnsomme på sikt gjennom vanskelige tider.
Our proposal will give such companies a temporary possibility to re-allocate deficits of up to NOK 5 million.
Forslaget gir bedriftene en midlertidig mulighet til å tilbakeføre underskudd på inntil 5 millioner kroner.
In total for both years this will mean at least NOK 7 billion in lower taxes and enhanced liquidity for these companies.
Samlet og for begge år gir dette minst 7 milliarder kroner i lavere skatter og styrket likviditet for bedriftene.
The recorded effect in 2009 is estimated to NOK 3¼ billion in reduced tax revenues”, Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen says.
Den bokførte virkningen i 2009 er 3¼ milliarder kroner i lavere skatteinntekter, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
Further measures needed
Behovet for ytterligere tiltak
We have had a good dialogue with the opposition, which is reflected in the Government’s proposal.
Det har vært en god dialog med opposisjonen, og dette er reflektert i Regjeringens forslag.
The Government and Norges Bank (Norway’s central bank) has already carried out measures aimed particularly at the finance sector and the money and credit markets.
Regjeringen og Norges Bank har tidligere gjennomført tiltak rettet spesielt mot finanssektoren og penge- og kredittmarkedene.
On 9 February the Government will propose new measures to increase the lending capacity of Norwegian banks, to make it easier for trade, industry and households to obtain new loans”, Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen says.
Regjeringen legger fram nye tiltak 9. februar for å styrke bankenes utlånsevne, slik at næringslivet og husholdningene lettere skal få nye lån, sier finansministeren.
He will also visit local communities in the rainforest.
Han vil også besøke lokalsamfunn i regnskogen.
DRC has among the world's largest rainforest, second only to Brazil.
DR Kongo har verdens største regnskog etter Brasil.
- Together with our international partners, Norway intensifies our efforts to protect the rainforests of Central Africa.
- Sammen med våre internasjonale partnere styrker Norge nå innsatsen for å bevare regnskogen i Sentral-Afrika.
We wish to strengthen the dialogue with DRC's authorities and other actors in the country that are relevant for the rainforest's future.
Vi ønsker med dette besøket å styrke dialogen med kongolesiske miljømyndigheter og andre aktører i landet som er relevante for regnskogens fremtid.
In global relative terms, deforestation in the Congo Basin has been low for many years.
I global sammenheng har avskogingen av regnskogen Kongo-bassenget vært relativt lav i mange år.
These forests are therefore among the most intact rainforest basins in the world.
Derfor er dette også en av verdens mest intakte regnskoger.
In partnership with the UNDP, the World Bank, Germany, UK and the EU, Norway now strengthens efforts to protect the forest in the region.
I samarbeid med blant andre FNs utviklingsprogram, Verdensbanken, Tyskland, Storbritannia og EU styrker Norge nå regnskog-innsatsen i regionen.
Norway channels its support through the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), a broad international partnership established in September 2015.
Norge kanaliserer sin økte støtte gjennom det internasjonale samarbeidet Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI).
The Congo Basin includes six countries in Central Africa.
Kongo-bassenget omfatter seks land i Sentral-Afrika.
Credit: Oillivier Girard/CIFOR
Foto: Ollivier Girard/CIFOR
Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, Vidar Helgesen, will visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) next week.
Klima- og miljøminister Vidar Helgesen besøker neste uke den Demokratiske Republikken Kongo (DR Kongo).
Norway’s oil adventure continues in Northern Norway
Det norske oljeeventyret fortsetter i nord
Statoil has today announced its development concept for oil from the Skrugard field in the Barents Sea.
Statoil har i dag offentliggjort konseptvalget for oljen fra Skrugardfeltet i Barentshavet.
The concept involves constructing an onshore terminal at Veidnes outside Honningsvåg in Finnmark.
Konseptet innebærer utbygging av et landanlegg på Veidnes utenfor Honningsvåg i Finnmark.
Read more about Statoil’s planned onshore terminal at Veidnes.
Les mer om Statoils planlagte landanlegg på Veidnes.
Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe invited Statoil and politicians from Northern Norway to celebrate the announcement of the development concept for oil from Skrugard.
Olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe inviterte Statoil og nordnorske politikere til markering av konseptvalget for oljen fra Skrugard.
From the left: Minister Karl Eirik Schjøtt-Pedersen, Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe, Ivar Aasheim, Statoil’s senior vice president for field development on the Norwegian continental shelf, and Audun Kjellsen, project director for the onshore terminal in Finnmark.
Fra venstre: Statsråd Karl Eirik Schjøtt-Pedersen, olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe, Statoils direktør for feltutvikling på norsk sokkel, Ivar Aasheim og prosjektdirektør for landanlegget i Finnmark, Audun Kjellsen.
(Lise Rist/OED)
(Lise Rist/OED)
Celebrating the continuation of Norway’s oil adventure in Northern Norway.(Lise Rist/OED)
(Lise Rist/OED)
Norway's pavilion at EXPO 2010 in Shanghai reaches one million visitors
Norges paviljong på EXPO 2010 i Shanghai når én million besøkende
On June 25th, the Norwegian Pavilion at EXPO in Shanghai welcomed visitor number one million.
Fredag 25. juni ønsket den norske paviljongen på EXPO i Shanghai besøkende nummer én million velkommen.
Photo: Joon Hetland
Foto: Joon Hetland.
Blixrud.
Blixrud.
- It was incredibly fun to be guest number one million.
- Det var utrolig moro å bli gjest nummer én million.
My wife and I chose to go to the Norwegian pavilion because it looked interesting from the outside, but I never thought I'd experience this, Zhu Xingwei said.
Jeg og kona valgte å dra til den norske paviljongen fordi den så spennende ut fra utsiden, men dette hadde jeg aldri trodd jeg skulle få oppleve, sier Zhu Xingwei.