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Municipalities in Norway and India to work together on local democracy
Kommunar i Noreg og India skal samarbeide om lokaldemokrati
Thank you for inviting me to address this conference.
Thank you for inviting me to address this conference.
The themes that you will discuss in the next two days affect the very functioning of any society.
The themes that you will discuss in the next two days affect the very functioning of any society.
No country is entirely free of corruption and mismanagement of public funds.
No country is entirely free of corruption and mismanagement of public funds.
No country scores a perfect 10 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
No country scores a perfect 10 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index.
That is why the issues at this conference are so important.
That is why the issues at this conference are so important.
Corruption and mismanagement of public funds erode the necessary trust between authorities and the people.
Corruption and mismanagement of public funds erode the necessary trust between authorities and the people.
Indeed, the very suspicion of such activities leads to diminished trust.
Indeed, the very suspicion of such activities leads to diminished trust.
In recent years, we have seen protests and uprisings in many parts of the world triggered by bad governance and corruption.
In recent years, we have seen protests and uprisings in many parts of the world triggered by bad governance and corruption.
We all remember Mohamed Bouaziz, the vegetable seller in Tunisia who set himself on fire as an act of protest.
We all remember Mohamed Bouaziz, the vegetable seller in Tunisia who set himself on fire as an act of protest.
His protest sparked similar uprisings in many parts of the world.
His protest sparked similar uprisings in many parts of the world.
Corruption also makes it difficult for a country to attract domestic and foreign investment.
Corruption also makes it difficult for a country to attract domestic and foreign investment.
Transparency and openness are essential if governments are to have the trust of their citizens.
Transparency and openness are essential if governments are to have the trust of their citizens.
For example, the way political parties are funded must be transparent.
For example, the way political parties are funded must be transparent.
The people must be sure that there is no conflict of interest when members of parliament – or members of other elected bodies at any level – make decisions.
The people must be sure that there is no conflict of interest when members of parliament – or members of other elected bodies at any level – make decisions.
Transparency is also needed so that authorities and politicians can be held accountable.
Transparency is also needed so that authorities and politicians can be held accountable.
Everyone must be involved in these efforts.
Everyone must be involved in these efforts.
Civil society must be included in the fight against corruption.
Civil society must be included in the fight against corruption.
Academia and the media are important partners; they advance knowledge, uncover information and play a key role as critical voices.
Academia and the media are important partners; they advance knowledge, uncover information and play a key role as critical voices.
An independent judiciary that will not let itself be influenced by politicians is crucial.
An independent judiciary that will not let itself be influenced by politicians is crucial.
Control institutions that deliver critical reports must not be at risk of having their budgets cut or officials dismissed.
Control institutions that deliver critical reports must not be at risk of having their budgets cut or officials dismissed.
Police and prosecutors must be allowed to investigate cases without worrying about undue influence or fearing for their own lives.
Police and prosecutors must be allowed to investigate cases without worrying about undue influence or fearing for their own lives.
Whistle-blowers and witnesses must be given proper protection.
Whistle-blowers and witnesses must be given proper protection.
Unfortunately, in many countries it is safer to report to the media than to the proper authorities.
Unfortunately, in many countries it is safer to report to the media than to the proper authorities.
Money laundering is closely linked to corruption.
Money laundering is closely linked to corruption.
Strict standards are needed to prevent people from turning their illicitly gained assets into apparently legal funds.
Strict standards are needed to prevent people from turning their illicitly gained assets into apparently legal funds.
Reporting requirements for financial institutions and limitations on cash payments are possible remedies.
Reporting requirements for financial institutions and limitations on cash payments are possible remedies.
Likewise, illicitly gained assets should be recovered and if possible used as originally intended.
Likewise, illicitly gained assets should be recovered and if possible used as originally intended.
The fight against corruption is highly complicated.
The fight against corruption is highly complicated.
We know what corruption does and how it affects individuals.
We know what corruption does and how it affects individuals.
We know what it means for the distribution of wealth, and how it impedes development across the world.
We know what it means for the distribution of wealth, and how it impedes development across the world.
If the signals from the very top are unclear, corruption will become systemic.
If the signals from the very top are unclear, corruption will become systemic.
When the judicial system fails or is corrupt, victims of corruption have nowhere to go.
When the judicial system fails or is corrupt, victims of corruption have nowhere to go.
If corrupt politicians can influence the system and feel they are above the law, the very foundation of democratic development crumbles.
If corrupt politicians can influence the system and feel they are above the law, the very foundation of democratic development crumbles.
Without clear leadership at the political level and throughout the system, the fight against corruption is bound to fail.
Without clear leadership at the political level and throughout the system, the fight against corruption is bound to fail.
Transparency about the assets held by politically exposed persons, which can be achieved through good reporting systems, demonstrates political will and vigour in the fight against corruption.
Transparency about the assets held by politically exposed persons, which can be achieved through good reporting systems, demonstrates political will and vigour in the fight against corruption.
Over the last 10 years, Norway has led a network of corruption hunters.
Over the last 10 years, Norway has led a network of corruption hunters.
They are mainly investigators and prosecutors, as well as heads of anti-corruption agencies from about 20 countries.
They are mainly investigators and prosecutors, as well as heads of anti-corruption agencies from about 20 countries.
The members of this forum are from developed and developing countries alike.
The members of this forum are from developed and developing countries alike.
Through this network, it has become evident that when politicians and other elected officials are corrupt, the people stop believing in democratic institutions and processes.
Through this network, it has become evident that when politicians and other elected officials are corrupt, the people stop believing in democratic institutions and processes.
In a few weeks, the parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) will meet for their regular conference.
In a few weeks, the parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) will meet for their regular conference.
In the 10 years since the convention entered into force, progress has been made in many countries.
In the 10 years since the convention entered into force, progress has been made in many countries.
New legislation has been passed.
New legislation has been passed.
Public awareness of these issues has grown.
Public awareness of these issues has grown.
The test of any progress, however, is whether the legislation is implemented successfully.
The test of any progress, however, is whether the legislation is implemented successfully.
Before closing, I would like to say a few words about how the challenges of corruption and mismanagement are being addressed by the EEA and Norway Grants scheme.
Before closing, I would like to say a few words about how the challenges of corruption and mismanagement are being addressed by the EEA and Norway Grants scheme.
In order to improve risk management and prevent corruption in grant programmes, the donor states have developed a risk management strategy.
In order to improve risk management and prevent corruption in grant programmes, the donor states have developed a risk management strategy.
Through this strategy, risks are continually assessed in every partner country and for each programme.
Through this strategy, risks are continually assessed in every partner country and for each programme.
We have also entered into a partnership with Transparency International.
We have also entered into a partnership with Transparency International.
This has helped to raise the profile of corruption prevention.
This has helped to raise the profile of corruption prevention.
Transparency International provides integrity assessments of the beneficiary countries, corruption risk assessments, advice on mitigating actions and support for the development of complaint mechanisms.
Transparency International provides integrity assessments of the beneficiary countries, corruption risk assessments, advice on mitigating actions and support for the development of complaint mechanisms.
While ‘good governance’ is not in itself a separate programme area, it is an integral part of all grant activities.
While ‘good governance’ is not in itself a separate programme area, it is an integral part of all grant activities.
A number of programmes and projects focus on improving public governance in the beneficiary states.
A number of programmes and projects focus on improving public governance in the beneficiary states.
Among these are programmes for judicial capacity building and the training of various groups of civil servants, judges and police.
Among these are programmes for judicial capacity building and the training of various groups of civil servants, judges and police.
A substantial number of projects funded through the NGO programmes under the EEA and Norway Grants are also addressing issues linked to good governance, transparency and anti-corruption.
A substantial number of projects funded through the NGO programmes under the EEA and Norway Grants are also addressing issues linked to good governance, transparency and anti-corruption.
This conference is addressing extremely important issues.
This conference is addressing extremely important issues.
I hope that your discussions will be stimulating and productive, and I wish you every success.
I hope that your discussions will be stimulating and productive, and I wish you every success.
Developing trends in combating corruption, money laundering and recovering criminal assets in Europe
Developing trends in combating corruption, money laundering and recovering criminal assets in Europe
Prague, 20 October 2015
Praha, 20. oktober 2015
Deeply saddened by news of President Kaczynski’s death
Mottok dødsbudskapet med sorg
“I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski.
– Det er med sorg jeg har mottatt budskapet om den tragiske bortgangen til Polens president Lech Kaczynski.
My thoughts are with the Polish people,” Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented.
Mine tanker går til det polske folk, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
“Lech Kaczynski helped Poland to consolidate its position among Europe’s democratic states, and as a key country in both political and economic terms.
– Lech Kaczynski har bidratt til at Polen har befestet sin plass blant Europas demokratiske stater, et sentralt land både politisk og økonomisk.
Norway and Poland cooperate closely today both in NATO, and in the EU through the EEA Agreement,” Mr Stoltenberg said.
Norge og Polen har i dag et nært samarbeid både i NATO og i EU, gjennom EØS, sier Stoltenberg.
Mr Kaczynski was active in the Solidarity trade union movement, and was an adviser to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa.
Lech Kaczynski var aktiv i fagbevegelsen Solidaritet og rådgiver til nobelprisvinner Lech Walesa.
He was later elected senator, and served as Minister of Justice and mayor of Warsaw.
Han var senere folkevalgt som senator, var justisminister og borgermester i Warszawa.
Mr Kaczynski was elected President in the autumn of 2005.
Kaczynski ble valgt til president høsten 2005.
Poland and Europe have lost a high-profile politician,” Mr Stoltenberg commented.
Polen og Europa har i dag mistet en markant politiker, sier Stoltenberg.
A large number of Polish citizens are resident in Norway, and participate actively in the Norwegian economy and in society in general.
Et stort antall polske borgere er bosatt i Norge og bidrar aktivt i norsk økonomi og samfunnsliv.
Currently, there are 1300 Norwegians studying in Poland, which is paving the way for greater understanding and long-term ties between our two countries.
1300 norske studenter får høyere utdannelse i Polen og legger grunnlaget for økt forståelse og langsiktige bånd mellom våre to land.
President Kaczynski was killed together with his wife, Maria Kaczynska, and prominent members of Polish society who were accompanying him on the visit to Russia.
President Kaczynski omkom sammen med sin kone Maria Kaczynska og fremtredende medlemmer av det polske samfunnet som ledsaget ham på reise til Russland.
“My thoughts today go to the Polish people and to all those who lost loved ones in this tragic accident,” Mr Stoltenberg said.
– I dag går mine tanker til det polske folk og til alle dem som har mistet sine kjære i denne tragiske ulykken, sier Stoltenberg.
‘I am deeply concerned about developments in eastern Ukraine.
- Jeg er svært bekymret over utviklingen i Øst-Ukraina.
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are using increasingly heavy military equipment, which is resulting in loss of life and destruction of infrastructure.
Pro-russiske separatister i Øst-Ukraina benytter seg av stadig tyngre militært materiell, med tap av menneskeliv og ødelagt infrastruktur som en følge.
This is unacceptable,’ said Foreign Minister Børge Brende.
Dette er uakseptabelt, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Last week, Ukrainian government forces initiated a major offensive, and have regained control of territory that had previously been under the control of pro-Russian separatists.
Den siste uken har ukrainske regjeringsstyrker iverksatt en større offensiv og gjenvunnet kontrollen over territorium som tidligere ble kontrollert av pro-russiske separatister.
At least 25 Ukrainian soldiers are reported to have been killed in a rocket attack in Ukraine today.
Minst 25 ukrainske soldater skal være drept i et rakett-angrep i Ukraina i dag.
A total of 478 civilians have been killed in the hostilities over the last two months, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health.
Totalt 478 sivile skal være drept i kamphandlingene de siste to månedene, ifølge det ukrainske helseministeriet.
‘Ukraine has the right to defend itself against acts of war by separatists.
- Ukraina har rett til å forsvare seg mot krigshandlinger fra separatistene.
The separatists must lay down their weapons immediately.
Disse må straks legge ned våpnene.
The foreign nationals among them must leave the country, and negotiations must be initiated with legitimate representatives of the people in eastern Ukraine,’ said Mr Brende.
Utenlandske borgere blant dem må forlate landet, og forhandlinger med legitime representanter for befolkningen i øst må finne sted, sier utenriksministeren.
‘I can’t see that Russia is helping to stabilise the situation as we had hoped and expected.
- Jeg kan ikke se at Russland bidrar til å stabilisere situasjonen slik vi hadde håpet og forventet.
The international community must provide assistance for the people of Donbass, but it is only the Ukrainian authorities in Kiev who have the right and duty to restore law and order in the area.
Det internasjonale samfunn må bistå befolkningen i Donbass, men det er bare ukrainske myndigheter i Kiev som har rett og plikt til å gjenopprette lov og orden i området.
We expect both parties to do their utmost to prevent further loss of life and damage to property,’ said Mr Brende.
Vi forventer at begge parter gjør sitt ytterste for å unngå ytterligere tap av liv og ødeleggelser av eiendom, understreker utenriksministeren.
Norway to implement new restrictive measures against Russia
Norge vil innføre nye restriktive tiltak mot Russland
Foreign Minister Brende: ‘Norway likely to align itself with EU’s new restrictive measures against Russia’
Brende: Norge tar sikte på å slutte seg til nye EU-tiltak
Norway regrets claims by a UN report linking Norwegian development efforts to commercial interests in Somalia
Norway regrets claims by a UN report linking Norwegian development efforts to commercial interests in Somalia
It is therefore with serious concern that we understand the Monitoring Group in its Report to the Security Council is conveying some conspiratory allegations, found on the internet, implying that Norwegian assistance to Somalia is a cover to promote the commercial interests of some Norwegian oil companies.
It is therefore with serious concern that we understand the Monitoring Group in its Report to the Security Council is conveying some conspiratory allegations, found on the internet, implying that Norwegian assistance to Somalia is a cover to promote the commercial interests of some Norwegian oil companies.
This is both unfounded and untrue.
This is both unfounded and untrue.
We have previously noted that such allegations in particular have been furthered by some groups against the legal assistance that Norway has provided to Somalia in order to help the country comply with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
We have previously noted that such allegations in particular have been furthered by some groups against the legal assistance that Norway has provided to Somalia in order to help the country comply with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
However, this is an assistance that was requested both by the then UN Special Representative for Somalia, as well as by several subsequent Somali Governments, in order for Somalia to gain proper and legal rights over its own coastal and continental shelf resources.
However, this is an assistance that was requested both by the then UN Special Representative for Somalia, as well as by several subsequent Somali Governments, in order for Somalia to gain proper and legal rights over its own coastal and continental shelf resources.
Norway also has assisted a number of other African coastal states in the same field, without ever having experienced any similar kind of allegations.
Norway also has assisted a number of other African coastal states in the same field, without ever having experienced any similar kind of allegations.
The notion that Norway in this connection somehow should have been collaborating with Kenya to gain access to an area of the continental shelf that rightly belongs to Somalia is also totally unfounded.
The notion that Norway in this connection somehow should have been collaborating with Kenya to gain access to an area of the continental shelf that rightly belongs to Somalia is also totally unfounded.
When submitting the necessary documentation to the “International Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf” in 2009, both Somalia and Kenya jointly confirmed an understanding which guaranteed that the submission would not, and could not, in any way, prejudice the future drawing of the maritime boundaries between the two countries.
When submitting the necessary documentation to the “International Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf” in 2009, both Somalia and Kenya jointly confirmed an understanding which guaranteed that the submission would not, and could not, in any way, prejudice the future drawing of the maritime boundaries between the two countries.
Not issuing such an understanding would in fact have prevented the Commission from considering any Somali data relating its continental shelf.
Not issuing such an understanding would in fact have prevented the Commission from considering any Somali data relating its continental shelf.
We are aware that the Norwegian oil company Statoil has showed some interest in possible future oil concessions in Kenya, but the Norwegian Government has always advised the company not to apply for such concessions in any areas where there may be a potential legal dispute, and when realizing that this was the case with the mentioned L26 block, Statoil decided not to get involved.
We are aware that the Norwegian oil company Statoil has showed some interest in possible future oil concessions in Kenya, but the Norwegian Government has always advised the company not to apply for such concessions in any areas where there may be a potential legal dispute, and when realizing that this was the case with the mentioned L26 block, Statoil decided not to get involved.
The case with the company DNO International ASA is slightly different.
The case with the company DNO International ASA is slightly different.
Although the company has its HQ in Norway, it is an international company with mostly foreign owners, mainly from the Middle East, and the Norwegian Government has no ownership in the company.
Although the company has its HQ in Norway, it is an international company with mostly foreign owners, mainly from the Middle East, and the Norwegian Government has no ownership in the company.
When the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs became aware of the company’s intention to get into the mentioned and disputed area of Somaliland, the Ministry even warned about the risks that this might entail.
When the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs became aware of the company’s intention to get into the mentioned and disputed area of Somaliland, the Ministry even warned about the risks that this might entail.
To imply that the Norwegian Government’s assistance to Somalia may be “a cover for commercial interests” is therefore totally unfounded.
To imply that the Norwegian Government’s assistance to Somalia may be “a cover for commercial interests” is therefore totally unfounded.
This do of course also apply to the cooperation that Norway presently is involved in with the Somali Federal Government, and with other international partners to set up a Special Financing Facility, in order to help speed up the government’s reconstruction efforts.
This do of course also apply to the cooperation that Norway presently is involved in with the Somali Federal Government, and with other international partners to set up a Special Financing Facility, in order to help speed up the government’s reconstruction efforts.
This SFF is seen as a temporary funding mechanism until the World Bank and other multilateral donors may take over this responsibility, and it is based on the so called “New Deal” principles, in which the Somalia government will have full responsibility for the use of the funds, while the donors may be monitoring that the funds are used properly and not disappear through corruption etc.
This SFF is seen as a temporary funding mechanism until the World Bank and other multilateral donors may take over this responsibility, and it is based on the so called “New Deal” principles, in which the Somalia government will have full responsibility for the use of the funds, while the donors may be monitoring that the funds are used properly and not disappear through corruption etc.
Norway concerned about violence in Xinjiang
Norge bekymret over voldsbruk i Xinjiang
The text of the EU declaration is available on the EU website.
Les EU-erklæringen på EUs nettsider (PDF).
Norway calls on all parties to refrain from further violence.
Norge henstiller alle parter til å avstå fra ytterligere bruk av vold.