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According to UN reports, four million people have been forced to flee their homes and one million houses have been damaged or completely destroyed.
FN rapporterer at 4 millioner mennesker er fordrevet fra sine hjem og at en million er ødelagt.
“We want to help alleviate the suffering that children, women and men in the affected areas of the Philippines are now experiencing.
- Vi ønsker å bidra til å lette lidelsene som barn, kvinner og menn nå gjennomgår i de rammede områdene på Filippinene.
The Government is making a further NOK 20 million available now, and we have also decided to request the Storting to make an additional allocation of NOK 120 million to the relief effort,” said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Regjeringen stiller nå nye 20 millioner kroner til rådighet, og i tillegg har vi besluttet å be Stortinget om en tilleggsbevilgning på ytterligere 120 millioner kroner til nødhjelpsarbeidet, sier statsminister Erna Solberg.
The funds will be used to provide food, water, sanitation, health care and shelter and to meet other needs identified by the Philippine authorities and the UN.
Midlene skal gå til mat, vann, sanitær, helsehjelp, husly og andre behov i tråd med myndighetenes og FNs responsplan.
Norway is also providing personnel and equipment through the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s emergency standby roster (NORCAP) and the Norwegian Emergency Preparedness System (NOREPS).
Norge bidrar også med personell og utstyr gjennom Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap, Flyktninghjelpens beredskapsstyrker og Noreps.
“The needs are immense and a huge effort is being made by a wide range of actors.
- Behovene er enorme og det gjøres en stor innsats fra mange aktører.
However, it is a problem that the emergency relief is not reaching those who need it quickly enough.
Samtidig er det et problem at nødhjelpen ikke kommer raskt nok frem til de som trenger det.
In crisis situations, women and children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse.
Kvinner og barn er spesielt utsatt for vold og overgrep i en kaotisk krisesituasjon.
Government to provide additional NOK 140 million to the Philippines
Regjeringen vil gi ytterligere 140 millioner kroner til Filippinene
Aasland acting for Bjurstrøm
Aasrud vikar for sykmeldt Bjurstrøm
Rigmor Aasrud will be acting chief of the Ministry of Labour in addition to her responsibility as Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs.
Rigmor Aasrud skal bestyre Arbeidsdepartementet i tillegg til ansvaret hun har som sjef for Fornyings-, administrasjons- og kirkedepartementet.
The government list is now as follows:
Regjeringslisten ser fra nå slik ut:
Minister of Defence - also Minister of Justice and the Police 1 January 2011-31 March 2011 Ms. Grete Faremo (Lab.)
Statsråd og sjef for Forsvarsdepartementet (forsvarsminister) - også sjef for Justisdepartementet 1. januar 2011-31. mars 2011 Grete Faremo (Ap)
Giske challenged Lockheed Martin
Giske utfordret Lockheed Martin
Giske visited the factory in Fort Worth along with Defense Minister Grete Faremo.
Giske besøkte fabrikken i Forth Worth sammen med forsvarsminister Grete Faremo.
The Norwegian strategy towards Lockheed Martin has been designed in close collaboration between industry and the Norwegian authorities.
Den norske strategien overfor Lockheed Martin er utformet i tett samarbeid mellom industrien og norske myndigheter.
The Norwegian Storting gave approval to start negotiations with a goal to acquire the combat aircraft F-35 from Lockheed Martin in June 2009.
Stortinget ga i juni 2009 tilslutning til å starte forhandlinger med sikte på å anskaffe kampflyet F-35 fra Lockheed Martin.
The plan is to purchase 48 aircraft, with an acquisition cost of around 18 billion kroner for the planes alone.
Det legges opp til å kjøpe 48 fly, med en anskaffelseskostnad på rundt 18 milliarder kroner for flyene alene.
The combat aircraft project has an estimated economic framework of 42 billion kroner, including weapons systems and logistical support.
Kampflyprosjektet har en anslått økonomisk ramme på 42 milliarder kroner, inkludert våpensystemer og logistikkstøtte.
EEA and Norway Grants and support to civil society
EEA and Norway Grants and support to civil society
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come, political adviser Tarjei Skribekk said in his opening statement 16 June 2009 at the conference on the NGO funds under the EEA and Norway Grants.
16. og 17. juni 2009 arrangerte Utenriksdepartementet, i samarbeid med bla Helsingforskomiteen, en konferanse om NGO-fondene under EØS-midlene.
First of all, let me say how pleased I am to welcome representatives from all the intermediary bodies managing the NGO Funds.
First of all, let me say how pleased I am to welcome representatives from all the intermediary bodies managing the NGO Funds.
And welcome to representatives from Norwegian partner organisations.
And welcome to representatives from Norwegian partner organisations.
It is with pleasure I have learned that you all –with energy and determination – have contributed to ensure that the NGO activities under the EEA and Norway Grants deliver valuable, needed and creative projects in the beneficiary countries.
It is with pleasure I have learned that you all –with energy and determination – have contributed to ensure that the NGO activities under the EEA and Norway Grants deliver valuable, needed and creative projects in the beneficiary countries.
Last year’s conference was a chance for you to get together and discuss common challenges and share experiences of establishing the NGO funds.
Last year’s conference was a chance for you to get together and discuss common challenges and share experiences of establishing the NGO funds.
At the mid-term of the implementation of the NGO funds, I am pleased that we are meeting again.
At the mid-term of the implementation of the NGO funds, I am pleased that we are meeting again.
Let us grasp this opportunity to take stock of the learning gained and the most crucial impact obtained.
Let us grasp this opportunity to take stock of the learning gained and the most crucial impact obtained.
Have you ever asked yourselves why a Norwegian politician would care about civil society?
Have you ever asked yourselves why a Norwegian politician would care about civil society?
Not least about the civil society in Central and Southern Europe?
Not least about the civil society in Central and Southern Europe?
Let us start in Norway.
Let us start in Norway.
In Norway, the state and our government are strong supporters of the civil society.
In Norway, the state and our government are strong supporters of the civil society.
Civil society activists and NGOs are crucial actors in nation building and democratic processes by being arenas for broad public participation and critical corrections to the state.
Civil society activists and NGOs are crucial actors in nation building and democratic processes by being arenas for broad public participation and critical corrections to the state.
One of the many excellent speakers present at this conference, Mr Wygnanski, has wisely stated that “building democracy is a continuous task”.
One of the many excellent speakers present at this conference, Mr Wygnanski, has wisely stated that “building democracy is a continuous task”.
Hence, continuous support to the civil society is of vital importance to our democratic nations.
Hence, continuous support to the civil society is of vital importance to our democratic nations.
Our government aims to develop close co-operation with voluntary and non-profit organisations.
Our government aims to develop close co-operation with voluntary and non-profit organisations.
Although Norway has an extensive welfare state, we believe that we will increase our ability to ensure the wellbeing and security of our people by encouraging a thriving civil society and voluntary engagement.
Although Norway has an extensive welfare state, we believe that we will increase our ability to ensure the wellbeing and security of our people by encouraging a thriving civil society and voluntary engagement.
The challenges of our time can not be solved by politicians, governments and the market alone.
The challenges of our time can not be solved by politicians, governments and the market alone.
Combating domestic violence is one example where civil society activists were crucial in putting the issue on the public agenda and urging the state to take responsibility for the atrocities.
Combating domestic violence is one example where civil society activists were crucial in putting the issue on the public agenda and urging the state to take responsibility for the atrocities.
Voluntary organisations, not the state, were central in building the first refuge centres for battered wives in Norway.
Voluntary organisations, not the state, were central in building the first refuge centres for battered wives in Norway.
It is thus – indeed – interesting to note that a project in the Czech Republic is providing assistance and support to victims of domestic violence.
It is thus – indeed – interesting to note that a project in the Czech Republic is providing assistance and support to victims of domestic violence.
Often we see that civil society activists are pioneers, both when it comes to identifying the problems and providing the best solutions.
Often we see that civil society activists are pioneers, both when it comes to identifying the problems and providing the best solutions.
For the Norwegian government it is vital to create places where different people – from different backgrounds – can meet.
For the Norwegian government it is vital to create places where different people – from different backgrounds – can meet.
Norway is, like most countries in the world, a growing multicultural and multiethnic society.
Norway is, like most countries in the world, a growing multicultural and multiethnic society.
The voluntary organisations play an important role in forming common grounds for mutual understanding and respect for diversity: In civil society, diversity is of the essence.
The voluntary organisations play an important role in forming common grounds for mutual understanding and respect for diversity: In civil society, diversity is of the essence.
Having said this about internal affairs, I should stress that in a globalised world, domestic politics increasingly depend on international relations.
Having said this about internal affairs, I should stress that in a globalised world, domestic politics increasingly depend on international relations.
The safety of our citizens depends on the security of the citizens of the rest of Europe and the rest of the world.
The safety of our citizens depends on the security of the citizens of the rest of Europe and the rest of the world.
Through the EEA agreement we are all partners in a community uniting 30 countries and about 500 million citizens – all the EU member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Through the EEA agreement we are all partners in a community uniting 30 countries and about 500 million citizens – all the EU member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
This community shares a common responsibility for the future of Europe: In good times and in bad, I should add.
This community shares a common responsibility for the future of Europe: In good times and in bad, I should add.
With the financial crisis hovering over the world, it is even more important that we co-operate to find common solutions to common problems.
With the financial crisis hovering over the world, it is even more important that we co-operate to find common solutions to common problems.
Thus, it is important for Norway to contribute to the reduction of social and economic disparities in Europe through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Thus, it is important for Norway to contribute to the reduction of social and economic disparities in Europe through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The Grant programme has given us the opportunity to focus on important tasks such as sustainable development and environment, child and health care, human resources, regional development and academic research.
The Grant programme has given us the opportunity to focus on important tasks such as sustainable development and environment, child and health care, human resources, regional development and academic research.
From the very start, it was our hope and ambition that the EEA and Norway Grants should also contribute to strengthening civil society.
From the very start, it was our hope and ambition that the EEA and Norway Grants should also contribute to strengthening civil society.
Given the important role of civil society activists and voluntary organisations, we must provide space and opportunity for the civil society and NGOs so that they can play their role in reaching the long term goal of the Grants – to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe.
Given the important role of civil society activists and voluntary organisations, we must provide space and opportunity for the civil society and NGOs so that they can play their role in reaching the long term goal of the Grants – to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe.
That is why we – from the very beginning – promoted the creation of separate grant schemes earmarked for NGOs.
That is why we – from the very beginning – promoted the creation of separate grant schemes earmarked for NGOs.
I am giving away no secret when I say that there was some scepticism around when a model of earmarked NGO funds was presented.
I am giving away no secret when I say that there was some scepticism around when a model of earmarked NGO funds was presented.
We had to argue strongly for the idea, but it was agreed that such funds would be established in most of the recipient countries.
We had to argue strongly for the idea, but it was agreed that such funds would be established in most of the recipient countries.
Having said that, we – at this stage – heartily appreciate the cooperation with and the support from governments in the beneficiary states, which have also financially contributed to these funds.
Having said that, we – at this stage – heartily appreciate the cooperation with and the support from governments in the beneficiary states, which have also financially contributed to these funds.
This shows a clear commitment from the beneficiary state – in common understanding with Norway – of the fundamental importance of supporting civil society and its contribution to building an EU based on sustainable and democratic societies.
This shows a clear commitment from the beneficiary state – in common understanding with Norway – of the fundamental importance of supporting civil society and its contribution to building an EU based on sustainable and democratic societies.
Today we have 19 NGO funds totalling 85 million Euros.
Today we have 19 NGO funds totalling 85 million Euros.
In addition, other NGO projects are supported through individual projects under the Grant programme.
In addition, other NGO projects are supported through individual projects under the Grant programme.
In a mid-term evaluation of the EEA and Norway Grants, the NGO funds were highlighted as particularly successful.
In a mid-term evaluation of the EEA and Norway Grants, the NGO funds were highlighted as particularly successful.
We have seen a great interest in the funds and there has been a large number of applicants for all funds.
We have seen a great interest in the funds and there has been a large number of applicants for all funds.
Despite this good news about the NGO funds, these are not prosperous times.
Despite this good news about the NGO funds, these are not prosperous times.
Financial crisis and unemployment, social turbulence and unstable governments are key words that the media use daily to describe the current global situation.
Financial crisis and unemployment, social turbulence and unstable governments are key words that the media use daily to describe the current global situation.
Good news is rare in bad times.
Good news is rare in bad times.
Hence, I would like to stress that the Norwegian government will continue to be one of the major contributors to civil society and NGOs in Central and Southern Europe.
Hence, I would like to stress that the Norwegian government will continue to be one of the major contributors to civil society and NGOs in Central and Southern Europe.
Financial support from other international donors has been reduced during the last years.
Financial support from other international donors has been reduced during the last years.
And the financial crisis has strengthened this trend.
And the financial crisis has strengthened this trend.
Thus, it is of vital importance for the Norwegian government that the extensive contribution to support civil society in Central and Southern Europe continues.
Thus, it is of vital importance for the Norwegian government that the extensive contribution to support civil society in Central and Southern Europe continues.
Although the main goal for the EEA and Norway grants is to contribute to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe, another important goal of the Norwegian government is for the Grants to help strengthen the ties between our countries – including – of course – those between NGOs.
Although the main goal for the EEA and Norway grants is to contribute to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe, another important goal of the Norwegian government is for the Grants to help strengthen the ties between our countries – including – of course – those between NGOs.
Thus, I am pleased to see that quite a few projects have Norwegian partners.
Thus, I am pleased to see that quite a few projects have Norwegian partners.
We hope to see the EEA and Norway Grants continue to facilitate and develop strong and long-term cooperation between NGOs in Norway and in the recipient countries.
We hope to see the EEA and Norway Grants continue to facilitate and develop strong and long-term cooperation between NGOs in Norway and in the recipient countries.
It is with pleasure that we also witness an increased dialog between our governments as a result of the Grants.
It is with pleasure that we also witness an increased dialog between our governments as a result of the Grants.
I am happy to learn that some of the projects are focusing on youth and children.
I am happy to learn that some of the projects are focusing on youth and children.
The best assurance for a living and thriving democracy is to involve young people in the democratic processes.
The best assurance for a living and thriving democracy is to involve young people in the democratic processes.
Therefore, it is important that we lay the groundwork for assuring that they can participate in all parts of the political processes, also in the civil society.
Therefore, it is important that we lay the groundwork for assuring that they can participate in all parts of the political processes, also in the civil society.
I am eager to learn more about how the NGO funds can contribute to strengthening bonds within groups and build bridges not only between young people and grown ups, but also between majorities and minorities, between the haves and have nots.
I am eager to learn more about how the NGO funds can contribute to strengthening bonds within groups and build bridges not only between young people and grown ups, but also between majorities and minorities, between the haves and have nots.
How can your funds contribute to bridging the gap between different people and different groups in your countries?
How can your funds contribute to bridging the gap between different people and different groups in your countries?
How can you make sure that more people from different walks of life are included in the civil society, and thereby helping it to thrive?
How can you make sure that more people from different walks of life are included in the civil society, and thereby helping it to thrive?
Through the EEA agreement we are all united in a common community.
Through the EEA agreement we are all united in a common community.
However, we are all part of the larger and global village.
However, we are all part of the larger and global village.
In solidarity with our children, born and unborn, the Norwegian government’s environmental policy is built on the concept of sustainable development and the precautionary principle.
In solidarity with our children, born and unborn, the Norwegian government’s environmental policy is built on the concept of sustainable development and the precautionary principle.
But global warming is not something that we can combat within our borders.
But global warming is not something that we can combat within our borders.
Thus, I find it interesting that there are a total of 8 environment funds under the Grant programme.
Thus, I find it interesting that there are a total of 8 environment funds under the Grant programme.
The climate crisis is a result of political and market failure.
The climate crisis is a result of political and market failure.
This may be an area where the civil society is more important than ever.
This may be an area where the civil society is more important than ever.
In Norway, the environmental organisations have been crucial in making the people and the politicians aware of the different environmental challenges we are facing.
In Norway, the environmental organisations have been crucial in making the people and the politicians aware of the different environmental challenges we are facing.
Although this is a global challenge, local solutions are vital.
Although this is a global challenge, local solutions are vital.
Climate change is an important responsibility of the political leaders around the world.
Climate change is an important responsibility of the political leaders around the world.
However, the civil society would be important partners in this challenge.
However, the civil society would be important partners in this challenge.
As in many other cases we have seen that those who know where the shoe pinches also have the key to the solutions of the problems.
As in many other cases we have seen that those who know where the shoe pinches also have the key to the solutions of the problems.
It is important that we can show results.
It is important that we can show results.
We need to show that the funds have the impact we claim.
We need to show that the funds have the impact we claim.
It is important to share experiences and lessons learned.
It is important to share experiences and lessons learned.
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come.
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come.
So far our support has been extensive and covered a wide range of target areas.
So far our support has been extensive and covered a wide range of target areas.
But is it time we narrow our focus?
But is it time we narrow our focus?
How can we make sure that the Norwegian contribution is relevant, focused and well-targeted?
How can we make sure that the Norwegian contribution is relevant, focused and well-targeted?
How can we make a difference?
How can we make a difference?
These are questions I pose to you, ladies and gentlemen, simply because I believe you are the best to answer them.
These are questions I pose to you, ladies and gentlemen, simply because I believe you are the best to answer them.
I wish you the best of luck with the conference.
I wish you the best of luck with the conference.
EEA and Norway Grant’s Impact on Civil Society - Experiences and Results
EEA and Norway Grant’s Impact on Civil Society - Experiences and Results
Cooperation for cohesion
Cooperation for cohesion
Foreword (report by the Financial Mechanism Office, Brussels)
Foreword (report by the Financial Mechanism Office, Brussels)
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make a substantial contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make a substantial contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area.