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Four out of ten European companies consider corruption to be an obstacle for doing business within the EU.
Four out of ten European companies consider corruption to be an obstacle for doing business within the EU.
This is according to the first EU Anti-Corruption Report that was adopted by the EU Commission last month.
This is according to the first EU Anti-Corruption Report that was adopted by the EU Commission last month.
Corruption is estimated to cost EU Member States no less than 120 billion Euros each year.
Corruption is estimated to cost EU Member States no less than 120 billion Euros each year.
The economic downturn has been a challenge in many countries.
The economic downturn has been a challenge in many countries.
It has shown that otherwise robust democracies may turn out to be fragile under stress.
It has shown that otherwise robust democracies may turn out to be fragile under stress.
Some countries are harder hit than others.
Some countries are harder hit than others.
At the end of the day these difficulties affect us all, as has been demonstrated both in NATO and in the EU.
At the end of the day these difficulties affect us all, as has been demonstrated both in NATO and in the EU.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
To perform effectively, the Alliance must have 28 member states with reliable and well-functioning state institutions.
To perform effectively, the Alliance must have 28 member states with reliable and well-functioning state institutions.
It requires hard work from everyone.
It requires hard work from everyone.
No one can claim to be immune to the risk of corruption.
No one can claim to be immune to the risk of corruption.
We can all improve.
We can all improve.
Norway, for example, may be known as a country that enjoys good governance and a low level of corruption.
Norway, for example, may be known as a country that enjoys good governance and a low level of corruption.
But we are not perfect.
But we are not perfect.
We all have to realize that efforts are needed, that we cannot lean back and be self-satisfied.
We all have to realize that efforts are needed, that we cannot lean back and be self-satisfied.
We have also experienced incidents in the Norwegian defence sector, at some points raising public doubt about the integrity of Norway’s Armed Forces and defence institutions.
We have also experienced incidents in the Norwegian defence sector, at some points raising public doubt about the integrity of Norway’s Armed Forces and defence institutions.
There has been a growing awareness on these issues, which have resulted in a comprehensive action plan with a focus on attitudes, ethics and leadership.
There has been a growing awareness on these issues, which have resulted in a comprehensive action plan with a focus on attitudes, ethics and leadership.
Today, all employees and especially leaders go through compulsory learning programs.
Today, all employees and especially leaders go through compulsory learning programs.
There was a need for better awareness, more appreciation of moral dilemmas, more emphasis on the core values that we want to hold high and live by.
There was a need for better awareness, more appreciation of moral dilemmas, more emphasis on the core values that we want to hold high and live by.
As part of this, for example, we put in place ethical guidelines for contact with business and industry, as well as ethical guidelines for suppliers that want to do business with the Norwegian defence.
As part of this, for example, we put in place ethical guidelines for contact with business and industry, as well as ethical guidelines for suppliers that want to do business with the Norwegian defence.
A professional work force with integrity and high ethical standards is a prerequisite in our sector.
A professional work force with integrity and high ethical standards is a prerequisite in our sector.
That applies not only to the national level but to the international level as well.
That applies not only to the national level but to the international level as well.
This is part and parcel of the political cohesion which is so vital for a society to function well, to the benefit of its people.
This is part and parcel of the political cohesion which is so vital for a society to function well, to the benefit of its people.
The same applies for the Alliance to function well collectively: it needs people with integrity and high ethical standards.
The same applies for the Alliance to function well collectively: it needs people with integrity and high ethical standards.
As a founding member of NATO, Norway takes special interest in the Building Integrity Programme exactly because it brings to the forefront the political dimension of the Alliance.
As a founding member of NATO, Norway takes special interest in the Building Integrity Programme exactly because it brings to the forefront the political dimension of the Alliance.
Especially now, in a situation with financial austerity and major shifts in our strategic environment, the political dimension is crucial.
Especially now, in a situation with financial austerity and major shifts in our strategic environment, the political dimension is crucial.
In fact, we may argue that the Building Integrity Programme highlights the very core of NATO – our fundamental values as they were put forward by the Washington Treaty in 1949: liberal democracy, the rule of law, and individual freedom.
In fact, we may argue that the Building Integrity Programme highlights the very core of NATO – our fundamental values as they were put forward by the Washington Treaty in 1949: liberal democracy, the rule of law, and individual freedom.
These values represent the very trademark of NATO and define NATO as a community of values.
These values represent the very trademark of NATO and define NATO as a community of values.
This is the NATO that I grew up with and that I still cherish deeply.
This is the NATO that I grew up with and that I still cherish deeply.
I also grew up in a Euro-Atlantic political community that a large number of countries, societies and individuals wanted to join because it offered democracy, the rule of law, and a prosperous future.
I also grew up in a Euro-Atlantic political community that a large number of countries, societies and individuals wanted to join because it offered democracy, the rule of law, and a prosperous future.
I will claim that the Euro-Atlantic community was forged around these values, as much as by the strategic and military realities of the Cold War.
I will claim that the Euro-Atlantic community was forged around these values, as much as by the strategic and military realities of the Cold War.
Today – fortunately – the Cold War is history.
Today – fortunately – the Cold War is history.
What remains is the Euro-Atlantic space as a community of values.
What remains is the Euro-Atlantic space as a community of values.
But we cannot take these values for granted.
But we cannot take these values for granted.
Democracy, good governance, high integrity in society and in the public sector, they all represent a work in progress.
Democracy, good governance, high integrity in society and in the public sector, they all represent a work in progress.
It is not something achieved once and for all.
It is not something achieved once and for all.
They need to be maintained, renewed and safeguarded.
They need to be maintained, renewed and safeguarded.
The NATO Building Integrity Programme may contribute to this purpose.
The NATO Building Integrity Programme may contribute to this purpose.
It has an approach that goes far beyond anti-corruption in the economic sense of the word.
It has an approach that goes far beyond anti-corruption in the economic sense of the word.
It reinforces the need for an impartial and professionally independent civil service.
It reinforces the need for an impartial and professionally independent civil service.
It underpins the principle of good governance as reflected in a number of international treaties and conventions that the vast majority of countries have joined.
It underpins the principle of good governance as reflected in a number of international treaties and conventions that the vast majority of countries have joined.
It addresses the issues of NATO’s credibility and legitimacy.
It addresses the issues of NATO’s credibility and legitimacy.
It supports our efforts in safeguarding our common values at the international level, beyond the narrow question of whether a country is a member of the Alliance or not
It supports our efforts in safeguarding our common values at the international level, beyond the narrow question of whether a country is a member of the Alliance or not
Towards the upcoming Summit in Cardiff we need to bear this in mind.
Towards the upcoming Summit in Cardiff we need to bear this in mind.
That protection of our common values not only implies modernizing our military tools.
That protection of our common values not only implies modernizing our military tools.
Equally important is the strengthening of our political cohesion, in Europe as a whole, in the Euro-Atlantic area as a whole.
Equally important is the strengthening of our political cohesion, in Europe as a whole, in the Euro-Atlantic area as a whole.
Through the Building Integrity Programme NATO, together with a large number of partners, highlight that beyond differences, and sometimes political disagreements, there is a common desire for good governance – for the people and by the people.
Through the Building Integrity Programme NATO, together with a large number of partners, highlight that beyond differences, and sometimes political disagreements, there is a common desire for good governance – for the people and by the people.
Allow me before my closing remarks to say a few words on the current situation in Ukraine.
Allow me before my closing remarks to say a few words on the current situation in Ukraine.
The Norwegian government is deeply concerned about the developments in Ukraine and especially the involvement of Russia.
The Norwegian government is deeply concerned about the developments in Ukraine and especially the involvement of Russia.
We are fully behind the statement that was given by NATO two days ago and we firmly support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We are fully behind the statement that was given by NATO two days ago and we firmly support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Good governance is not limited to rules and regulations at the national level.
Good governance is not limited to rules and regulations at the national level.
Good governance does also involve nations acting in accordance with international law.
Good governance does also involve nations acting in accordance with international law.
International law embodies crucial values and principles.
International law embodies crucial values and principles.
Russia’s military activities in Crimea and the threats of further use of military force are a violation of international law.
Russia’s military activities in Crimea and the threats of further use of military force are a violation of international law.
Russia has a particular responsibility to de-escalate the tense situation.
Russia has a particular responsibility to de-escalate the tense situation.
We call on Russian authorities to immediately accept Ukraine’s request for dialogue with a view to resolving the crisis without the use or threat of use of violence.
We call on Russian authorities to immediately accept Ukraine’s request for dialogue with a view to resolving the crisis without the use or threat of use of violence.
Closing remarks Ladies and gentlemen,
Closing remarks Ladies and gentlemen,
After almost 20 years characterized by out-of-area operations, we are facing a new transition in the Alliance that will bring it closer back to home.
After almost 20 years characterized by out-of-area operations, we are facing a new transition in the Alliance that will bring it closer back to home.
We don’t know what will characterize the next 20 years.
We don’t know what will characterize the next 20 years.
However, we do know that in order to face new challenges, NATO has to remain a credible community of values.
However, we do know that in order to face new challenges, NATO has to remain a credible community of values.
This will also determine the level of public trust and support that national governments, as well as international institutions, will deserve.
This will also determine the level of public trust and support that national governments, as well as international institutions, will deserve.
Ultimately, it may define how willing our populations will be to invest in the Alliance.
Ultimately, it may define how willing our populations will be to invest in the Alliance.
Let me end my speech by stressing one important thing: Good governance and high integrity in the public sector are not in themselves linked to NATO.
Let me end my speech by stressing one important thing: Good governance and high integrity in the public sector are not in themselves linked to NATO.
Whether a country is already a member of the Alliance, whether it would like to become a member, or whether it simply prefers to cooperate with the Alliance as a partner, is not the issue.
Whether a country is already a member of the Alliance, whether it would like to become a member, or whether it simply prefers to cooperate with the Alliance as a partner, is not the issue.
The point is that good governance and high integrity in the public sector are values we share, challenges that we should address together.
The point is that good governance and high integrity in the public sector are values we share, challenges that we should address together.
And if we are successful, many other issues may turn out to be easier to handle.
And if we are successful, many other issues may turn out to be easier to handle.
I see NATO’s Building Integrity Programme as an important contribution to that end.
I see NATO’s Building Integrity Programme as an important contribution to that end.
Speech at NATO Building Integrity Conference on Institution Building, 4 March
Tale på konferanse: "NATO Building Integrity Conference on Institution Building"
Speech at NATO Building Integrity Conference on Institution Building, 4 March by Minister of Defence Ine Eriksen Søreide.
Forsvarsminister Ine Eriksen Søreide innledet i dag på NATO Building Integrity Conference.
Subsea Technology – Norwegian and International Perspectives
Subsea Technology – Norwegian and International Perspectives
Underwater Technology Conference
Underwater Technology-konferansen, 22.09.2010
State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen's speech at Underwater Technology Conference 22 September 2010.
Statssekretær Per Rune Henriksens tale på Underwater Technolgy-konferansen i Bergen, 22.09.2010.
I am very happy to be here in Bergen and to talk to such a large and distinguished audience on a topic of importance to both Norway and the region.
I am very happy to be here in Bergen and to talk to such a large and distinguished audience on a topic of importance to both Norway and the region.
I’d like to start by saying a few words on the general outlook.
I’d like to start by saying a few words on the general outlook.
It is now more than two years since the financial turbulence started, and there is still great macro uncertainty.
It is now more than two years since the financial turbulence started, and there is still great macro uncertainty.
The years running up to the oil price collapse in the winter of 2008/2009 were extraordinary for the energy and service markets.
The years running up to the oil price collapse in the winter of 2008/2009 were extraordinary for the energy and service markets.
The cost increases in that period will to some extent have to be reversed if marginal projects are to be realized.
The cost increases in that period will to some extent have to be reversed if marginal projects are to be realized.
11 casualties and large economic, environmental and reputational costs were a stark reminder of the importance and value of good HSE regulation and practice to minimize risks.
11 casualties and large economic, environmental and reputational costs were a stark reminder of the importance and value of good HSE regulation and practice to minimize risks.
In Norway, I believe that HSE is key to maintaining public acceptance.
In Norway, I believe that HSE is key to maintaining public acceptance.
The authorities and the industry must now learn from the incident to ensure that we develop oil and gas resources safely and sustainably.
The authorities and the industry must now learn from the incident to ensure that we develop oil and gas resources safely and sustainably.
Work is currently being undertaken by the risk management group under the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea – Lofoten area to assess the relevance of the Macondo incident for the various programs under the plan.
Work is currently being undertaken by the risk management group under the integrated management plan for the Barents Sea – Lofoten area to assess the relevance of the Macondo incident for the various programs under the plan.
The group plans to deliver its findings by the 15th of October.
The group plans to deliver its findings by the 15th of October.
The oil and gas industry in Norway remains the backbone of our economy.
The oil and gas industry in Norway remains the backbone of our economy.
After 40 years of production, about sixty percent of the expected resources remains to be produced.
After 40 years of production, about sixty percent of the expected resources remains to be produced.
The world needs more energy to support the economic growth required to improve living conditions for people around the world.
The world needs more energy to support the economic growth required to improve living conditions for people around the world.
New policies must be introduced in order to address the climate challenge and to reach the 2 degree target.
New policies must be introduced in order to address the climate challenge and to reach the 2 degree target.
The policy of a predictable licensing policy to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf will continue.
The policy of a predictable licensing policy to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf will continue.
The 21st Licensing Round will contribute to sustain exploration activities in frontier parts of the Norwegian continental shelf, and provide basis for new petroleum activities and value creation.
The 21st Licensing Round will contribute to sustain exploration activities in frontier parts of the Norwegian continental shelf, and provide basis for new petroleum activities and value creation.
The majority of available blocks in the 21st licensing round are located in the Barents Sea.
The majority of available blocks in the 21st licensing round are located in the Barents Sea.
The Barents Sea is the least explored petroleum province on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The Barents Sea is the least explored petroleum province on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The deadline for submission of applications 3 November and we plan awards of new production licences during spring 2011.
The deadline for submission of applications 3 November and we plan awards of new production licences during spring 2011.
Last week’s signing in Murmansk of the agreement between Russia and Norway on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea and the Polar Sea will add new areas to our continental shelf.
Last week’s signing in Murmansk of the agreement between Russia and Norway on the maritime delimitation line in the Barents Sea and the Polar Sea will add new areas to our continental shelf.
The agreement is in full accordance with the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
The agreement is in full accordance with the law of the sea and international rules and principles for maritime delimitation.
We will add an area twice as large as Finnmark.
We will add an area twice as large as Finnmark.
This is very good news for future petroleum activities in Norway.
This is very good news for future petroleum activities in Norway.
New technologies for clean production will be integral to the development of new resources in this area.
New technologies for clean production will be integral to the development of new resources in this area.
Awards in Preannounced Areas In the past years we have seen a strong interest from the industry to explore for and develop petroleum in Norway.
Awards in Preannounced Areas In the past years we have seen a strong interest from the industry to explore for and develop petroleum in Norway.
The high level of activity tells me that the Norwegian Continental Shelf is still an attractive place to invest for the international oil industry.
The high level of activity tells me that the Norwegian Continental Shelf is still an attractive place to invest for the international oil industry.
Efficient and timely exploration of our acreage is a priority for the Government.
Efficient and timely exploration of our acreage is a priority for the Government.
It is important to ensure optimal resource management.
It is important to ensure optimal resource management.
It is necessary to maintain the level of activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and the demand for goods and services to this sector.
It is necessary to maintain the level of activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and the demand for goods and services to this sector.
It was therefore very positive that by the recent deadline for applications in the Awards in Predefined Areas 2010, we received applications from 41 companies.
It was therefore very positive that by the recent deadline for applications in the Awards in Predefined Areas 2010, we received applications from 41 companies.
This shows that mature areas on the Norwegian shelf still attract interest.
This shows that mature areas on the Norwegian shelf still attract interest.
Access to prospective acreage together with interest from companies is key to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Access to prospective acreage together with interest from companies is key to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf.
A new report on IOR commissioned by the Minister was presented today.
A new report on IOR commissioned by the Minister was presented today.
Subsea technology Now, to the topic of today.
Subsea technology Now, to the topic of today.
I believe that subsea technology is an important part of the solution to many of the questions I have touched on so far.
I believe that subsea technology is an important part of the solution to many of the questions I have touched on so far.
Subsea technology will be important as standardized technology in mature areas in order to cut costs and for time critical projects.
Subsea technology will be important as standardized technology in mature areas in order to cut costs and for time critical projects.
In frontier areas such as in the Barents Sea cutting edge subsea technology will be important for tomorrow’s development soultions.
In frontier areas such as in the Barents Sea cutting edge subsea technology will be important for tomorrow’s development soultions.
Already we have seen the importance of such technology in Norway in the “subsea to beach” projects Ormen Lange and Snøhvit.
Already we have seen the importance of such technology in Norway in the “subsea to beach” projects Ormen Lange and Snøhvit.
The commission for increased oil recovery which presented its report today also emphasized the importance that increasing the productivity from subsea wells can have for future IOR.
The commission for increased oil recovery which presented its report today also emphasized the importance that increasing the productivity from subsea wells can have for future IOR.
Norwegian subsea competence is an important competitive advantage internationally and should be so also in the future.
Norwegian subsea competence is an important competitive advantage internationally and should be so also in the future.