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This means that we need more ideas like Mohsen Jamei’s.
Da trenger vi flere slike ideer.
Peer support is another form of personal initiative.
Likemannsarbeid er en annen form for personlig initiativ.
For example, former convicts who help recently released prisoners to find their way back into society.
Det kan være tidligere dømte som hjelper løslatte tilbake til samfunnet.
Or people with serious or chronic illnesses who help others because they know what it feels like to be in that situation.
Eller mennesker med alvorlig sykdom som hjelper andre fordi de forstår de følelsesmessige sidene av å ha en alvorlig eller kronisk sykdom.
Kafé X provides people who have a drugs problem with activities in a drug-free setting.
De tilbyr rusfrie aktiviteter for mennesker som har rusutfordringer.
There are many similar organisations that are doing important work.
Det finnes mange slike organisasjoner som er viktige.
The knowledge acquired through direct experience is important.
Den kunnskap egen erfaring gir, er viktig.
The Government is working to reform the child welfare services.
Regjeringen arbeider med reform av barnevernet.
With a little help, many families with problems are able to give their children a good upbringing.
Mange familier med problemer klarer å gi barna sine en god oppvekst med litt hjelp.
But when a child is seriously neglected or ill-treated, society must intervene, and the child must be moved.
Men når barn blir alvorlig sviktet, må samfunnet gripe inn og barnet flyttes.
We must give these children a better start to life, give them the love and care that they didn’t get at home.
Vi må gi disse barna en bedre start på livet, og den kjærlighet og omsorg som de ikke fikk i hjemmet.
This is why we are working with the foundation Forandringsfabrikken.
Derfor samarbeider vi blant annet med stiftelsen Forandringsfabrikken.
Here we can meet children and young people who have experience of the child welfare services and can give us valuable advice.
Der møter vi barn og unge som selv har fått oppleve barnevern og psykisk helsevern, og som gir oss verdifulle råd.
We will make use of this advice as we shape the future child welfare services.
Disse barnas erfaringer skal være med når vi utformer fremtidens barnevern.
There are also Norwegians abroad who are carrying out important work for others.
En stor innsats for andre gjøres også av nordmenn i utlandet.
I would particularly like to send a greeting to the Norwegian soldiers, aid workers and volunteers who are working outside Norway at this time.
Jeg vil særlig hilse til norske soldater, bistandsarbeidere og frivillige utenfor landets grenser.
Many of you are spending Christmas and New Year far from your families.
Mange av dere tilbringer høytiden borte fra familien.
The examples I have highlighted show what can be achieved by individuals with dedication, initiative and courage.
Eksemplene jeg har trukket frem, viser hva enkeltmennesker kan oppnå gjennom engasjement, initiativ og mot.
They inspire us and give us confidence in Norway.
De inspirer og gir oss grunn til å tro på Norge.
Norway is a small country with an open economy.
Norge er et lite land, med en åpen økonomi.
We are used to competition and change.
Vi er vant til å konkurrere og til å omstille oss.
So far we have managed well.
Så langt har vi mestret dette godt.
People who lose their job are given help to find new work.
De som mister jobben, får hjelp til å finne nytt arbeid.
In the meantime, they are assured an income and have the opportunity to enhance their skills.
I mellomtiden sikres de inntekt og vi har tilbud om styrking av kompetanse.
We see new companies being established.
Vi ser at nye bedrifter skapes.
And we see Norwegian companies doing more research.
Vi ser at norske bedrifter forsker mer.
For the first time, Norwegian children are scoring above average in reading, mathematics and science.
For første gang presterer norske elever bedre enn gjennomsnittet i både lesing, matematikk og naturfag.
We are moving in the right direction, although a good deal remains to be done.
Vi er på rett kurs, selv om mye gjenstår.
In the future, we will need even more new private companies.
I fremtiden kommer vi til å trenge enda flere nye, private bedrifter.
As we enter the new year, let us cheer on all those who are creating new jobs.
La oss bruke det nye året til å heie frem de som skaper de nye jobbene.
In Norway there must be room for failure and room for success.
I Norge skal det både være lov å feile og lov å lykkes.
Let us all consider whether there is any initiative we can take.
Og la oss tenke over om vi selv kan ta et initiativ.
Through voluntary work, at our workplace, or as an entrepreneur.
Innen frivillighet, på arbeidsplassen eller som gründer.
In the future, we won’t be able to rely on our oil industry as much as we have done.
I fremtiden kan vi ikke lene oss like mye på oljeaktiviteten.
We will all have to rely more on our own initiative and ability to look ahead.
Da må vi alle lene oss litt mer fremover.
Happy New Year.
Godt nytt år.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Credit: Audun Braastad/NTBscanpix
Foto: Audun Braastad/NTBscanpix
New Year's Address 2017
Statsministerens nyttårstale 2017
National radio and television, 1 January 2017.
Framført i NRK og TV2 1. januar 2017.
This meeting is convened against a background of political upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East – as well as great frustration regarding the lack of progress in the efforts to seek a resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said in his address at the meeting.
This meeting is convened against a background of political upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East – as well as great frustration regarding the lack of progress in the efforts to seek a resolution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide bl.a i sin innledning på møtet.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this AHLC meeting in New York, which has become a tradition in the lead-up to the UN General Assembly session.
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this AHLC meeting in New York, which has become a tradition in the lead-up to the UN General Assembly session.
I would like to extend my thanks to Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman, Minister of Finance Nabil Kassis, Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Quartet Representative Tony Blair.
I would like to extend my thanks to Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman, Minister of Finance Nabil Kassis, Deputy Foreign Minister Daniel Ayalon, EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Quartet Representative Tony Blair.
This meeting is convened against a backdrop of political upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East – as well as great frustration regarding the lack of progress in the efforts to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
This meeting is convened against a backdrop of political upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East – as well as great frustration regarding the lack of progress in the efforts to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
We have said that it is in our strategic interest to resolve this conflict.
We have said that it is in our strategic interest to resolve this conflict.
Yet it remains deadlocked, with no clear horizon as to its resolution.
Yet it remains deadlocked, with no clear horizon as to its resolution.
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide (center) at the AHLC-meeting in New York 23 September.
Utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide (i midten) ledet giverlandsmøtet for palestinerne i New York 23. september.
Our goal as donors remains the same: the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian state that will live side by side with Israel, within mutually recognised borders in peace and security, and in a way that enables both Palestinians and Israelis to realise their national aspirations.
Our goal as donors remains the same: the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian state that will live side by side with Israel, within mutually recognised borders in peace and security, and in a way that enables both Palestinians and Israelis to realise their national aspirations.
Our contribution to this goal is to help develop a Palestinian institutional structure upon which an independent Palestinian state can be built.
Our contribution to this goal is to help develop a Palestinian institutional structure upon which an independent Palestinian state can be built.
This aim has been achieved.
This aim has been achieved.
The World Bank, the IMF and the UN concluded more than a year ago that the Palestinian Authority is ready for statehood, and that the Palestinian institutions compare favourably with those of several established states, in the region and elsewhere.
The World Bank, the IMF and the UN concluded more than a year ago that the Palestinian Authority is ready for statehood, and that the Palestinian institutions compare favourably with those of several established states, in the region and elsewhere.
This assessment still stands.
This assessment still stands.
Our task will not be completed, however, before the Palestinian economy can prosper and ensure fiscal independence.
Our task will not be completed, however, before the Palestinian economy can prosper and ensure fiscal independence.
The Palestinian Authority should not be allowed to become a perennial client of the international donor community.
The Palestinian Authority should not be allowed to become a perennial client of the international donor community.
The Chair said a year ago that the main obstacle to the realisation of Palestinian statehood is the occupation.
The Chair said a year ago that the main obstacle to the realisation of Palestinian statehood is the occupation.
The occupation has created structures on the ground that are severely hampering the Palestinian economy.
The occupation has created structures on the ground that are severely hampering the Palestinian economy.
As the World Bank states in its report to this meeting, and I quote: “… sustainable Palestinian economic growth will be challenging absent fundamental and significant changes that remove the impediments caused by the dissection of the Palestinian territories – impediments which constrain investments, raise costs and hinder economic cohesion.”
As the World Bank states in its report to this meeting, and I quote: “… sustainable Palestinian economic growth will be challenging absent fundamental and significant changes that remove the impediments caused by the dissection of the Palestinian territories – impediments which constrain investments, raise costs and hinder economic cohesion.”
End of quote.
End of quote.
The strong growth achieved in 2009 and 2010 has slowed down.
The strong growth achieved in 2009 and 2010 has slowed down.
The reports to this meeting show that the economic benefits from reforms alone have reached their potential.
The reports to this meeting show that the economic benefits from reforms alone have reached their potential.
However, there has been no substantial easing of restrictions since 2010.
However, there has been no substantial easing of restrictions since 2010.
Donor contributions have also been reduced.
Donor contributions have also been reduced.
According to IMF estimates, the Palestinian budget deficit this year may grow from USD 953 million to USD 1 295 billion – close to the result of 2011 – due to shortfalls in domestic revenues, tax income, and donor contributions.
According to IMF estimates, the Palestinian budget deficit this year may grow from USD 953 million to USD 1 295 billion – close to the result of 2011 – due to shortfalls in domestic revenues, tax income, and donor contributions.
In sum, like last year, the Palestinian Authority may face a financing gap of at least USD 400 million at the end of the year.
In sum, like last year, the Palestinian Authority may face a financing gap of at least USD 400 million at the end of the year.
Domestic debt and arrears have already reached a critical point.
Domestic debt and arrears have already reached a critical point.
This is alarming.
This is alarming.
Since the Paris donor conference in 2007, donors have provided direct budget support totalling USD 5.7 billion.
Since the Paris donor conference in 2007, donors have provided direct budget support totalling USD 5.7 billion.
In addition, substantial funding has been provided to UNRWA, and to a variety of development projects and humanitarian relief efforts.
In addition, substantial funding has been provided to UNRWA, and to a variety of development projects and humanitarian relief efforts.
Clearly, the high levels of external budget support are not sustainable.
Clearly, the high levels of external budget support are not sustainable.
From USD 1.8 billion in 2008, and around 1.3 billion in both 2009 and 2010, the contributions fell to USD 760 million last year.
From USD 1.8 billion in 2008, and around 1.3 billion in both 2009 and 2010, the contributions fell to USD 760 million last year.
Pledges amount to USD 926 million for 2012.
Pledges amount to USD 926 million for 2012.
So far this year only 620 million has been disbursed.
So far this year only 620 million has been disbursed.
It is clear that even more donor support than has been pledged so far is needed to stabilise the fiscal situation for the PA.
It is clear that even more donor support than has been pledged so far is needed to stabilise the fiscal situation for the PA.
If we fail to solve this short-term fiscal crisis, the economy is destined to deteriorate and undermine the overall goal of a peaceful end to the conflict.
If we fail to solve this short-term fiscal crisis, the economy is destined to deteriorate and undermine the overall goal of a peaceful end to the conflict.
We welcome the Palestinian Authority’s effort to strengthen its fiscal position, including the steps taken to raise domestic revenues and control expenditure.
We welcome the Palestinian Authority’s effort to strengthen its fiscal position, including the steps taken to raise domestic revenues and control expenditure.
We also acknowledge Israeli efforts since our last meeting to improve the situation, as outlined in their report, such as helping alleviate the acute shortage of cash by advancing transfers of clearance revenues.
We also acknowledge Israeli efforts since our last meeting to improve the situation, as outlined in their report, such as helping alleviate the acute shortage of cash by advancing transfers of clearance revenues.
We have publicly welcomed the understanding reached between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on clearance and revenue collection.
We have publicly welcomed the understanding reached between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on clearance and revenue collection.
For these efforts to be successful, however, they need to be sustained by much bolder steps to support private sector development.
For these efforts to be successful, however, they need to be sustained by much bolder steps to support private sector development.
We must encourage further entrepreneurship and job creation, in particular among women.
We must encourage further entrepreneurship and job creation, in particular among women.
The reports to this meeting provide a clear warning signal, but also demonstrate encouraging potential if the impediments of occupation are reduced significantly.
The reports to this meeting provide a clear warning signal, but also demonstrate encouraging potential if the impediments of occupation are reduced significantly.
In this context I would like to point to the information in the World Bank report on the substantial export value of goods that were partially or fully produced in settlements in Area C of the West Bank.
In this context I would like to point to the information in the World Bank report on the substantial export value of goods that were partially or fully produced in settlements in Area C of the West Bank.
This shows the potential of Area C for the Palestinian economy.
This shows the potential of Area C for the Palestinian economy.
According to the Oslo Accords, Israel would maintain full responsibility for administration of Area C during the interim period, until the area was gradually handed over to be administered by the PA.
According to the Oslo Accords, Israel would maintain full responsibility for administration of Area C during the interim period, until the area was gradually handed over to be administered by the PA.
However, responsibility for administration was not meant to give Israel an opportunity to expand Israeli settlements and value creation to cover 60 % of the West Bank at the expense of Palestinians.
However, responsibility for administration was not meant to give Israel an opportunity to expand Israeli settlements and value creation to cover 60 % of the West Bank at the expense of Palestinians.
I am aware of the argument that these are disputed territories, but our position is that according to international law they are occupied.
I am aware of the argument that these are disputed territories, but our position is that according to international law they are occupied.
Therefore, the Palestinians should be given their rightful access to the land, resources and development opportunities in this area.
Therefore, the Palestinians should be given their rightful access to the land, resources and development opportunities in this area.
The current crisis tells us that progress in strengthening the Palestinian economy depends on further removal of obstacles to trade and market access.
The current crisis tells us that progress in strengthening the Palestinian economy depends on further removal of obstacles to trade and market access.
This relates both to Palestinian products and to Palestinian business people.
This relates both to Palestinian products and to Palestinian business people.
In accordance with the Paris Protocol the removal of such obstacles will help to foster a more thriving private sector in the Palestinian Territory.
In accordance with the Paris Protocol the removal of such obstacles will help to foster a more thriving private sector in the Palestinian Territory.
In addition, it is important that all available Palestinian resources are further mobilised in a transparent, accountable and responsible way in order to overcome the crisis – and not the least to encourage additional efforts by donors.
In addition, it is important that all available Palestinian resources are further mobilised in a transparent, accountable and responsible way in order to overcome the crisis – and not the least to encourage additional efforts by donors.
We should also remind ourselves of the economic importance of Gaza for the Palestinian economy.
We should also remind ourselves of the economic importance of Gaza for the Palestinian economy.
Economic growth in Gaza is higher than in the West Bank, estimated at around 9 % for 2012 thanks to the building boom in the private sector.
Economic growth in Gaza is higher than in the West Bank, estimated at around 9 % for 2012 thanks to the building boom in the private sector.
However, this is coming to an end.
However, this is coming to an end.
The border regime with Gaza needs to be normalised, and trade between the West Bank and Gaza needs to be stimulated.
The border regime with Gaza needs to be normalised, and trade between the West Bank and Gaza needs to be stimulated.
While remaining aware of Israeli security concerns, donors no longer understand the logic of the remaining parts of the blockade.
While remaining aware of Israeli security concerns, donors no longer understand the logic of the remaining parts of the blockade.
The Gaza Marine gas resources represent a potentially huge income generator, but political obstacles must first be overcome.
The Gaza Marine gas resources represent a potentially huge income generator, but political obstacles must first be overcome.
The Palestinian institutions are up and running.
The Palestinian institutions are up and running.
Over the last few years the Palestinian Authority has taken great strides towards bringing expenditure levels closer to domestic income levels.
Over the last few years the Palestinian Authority has taken great strides towards bringing expenditure levels closer to domestic income levels.
Today, two-thirds of the Palestinian budget comes from domestic income and tax revenues, and the dependency on foreign support has been reduced to around 12 % of GDP.
Today, two-thirds of the Palestinian budget comes from domestic income and tax revenues, and the dependency on foreign support has been reduced to around 12 % of GDP.
We remain convinced that the Palestinian economy should and could provide a sustainable basis for its institutions without external assistance, if it was allowed to grow to its potential.
We remain convinced that the Palestinian economy should and could provide a sustainable basis for its institutions without external assistance, if it was allowed to grow to its potential.
In many ways we are now at a make-or-break point.
In many ways we are now at a make-or-break point.
Just continuing with business as usual is not an option.
Just continuing with business as usual is not an option.
Social unrest is spreading on the West Bank due to reduced public spending.
Social unrest is spreading on the West Bank due to reduced public spending.
This is threatening political stability.
This is threatening political stability.
In my view, we need to take several steps to address the Palestinian Authority’s current financial crisis:
In my view, we need to take several steps to address the Palestinian Authority’s current financial crisis:
The short-term liquidity crisis must be dealt with, and I urge all donors to disburse outstanding commitments.
The short-term liquidity crisis must be dealt with, and I urge all donors to disburse outstanding commitments.
In addition, some kind of extraordinary stabilisation measure will be necessary to address the short-term problem.
In addition, some kind of extraordinary stabilisation measure will be necessary to address the short-term problem.
The best option is that donors increase their contributions to match the need.
The best option is that donors increase their contributions to match the need.
I call on the Palestinian Authority to continue to reform and improve its institutions, so as to align revenues and disbursements and further enhance the business environment.
I call on the Palestinian Authority to continue to reform and improve its institutions, so as to align revenues and disbursements and further enhance the business environment.
I call on Israel to take bolder steps to relax the current restraining structures, including access to land and resources in Area C.
I call on Israel to take bolder steps to relax the current restraining structures, including access to land and resources in Area C.
I am looking forward to the implementation of the understanding on enhancing trade tax collection.
I am looking forward to the implementation of the understanding on enhancing trade tax collection.
As donors we must remain committed to our vision of a future two-state solution, and maintain our levels of contributions to help to make the transition towards economic independence for a Palestinian state.
As donors we must remain committed to our vision of a future two-state solution, and maintain our levels of contributions to help to make the transition towards economic independence for a Palestinian state.
The floor is now open for comments.
The floor is now open for comments.
Common responsibility for achieving a two-state solution
Felles ansvar for at tostatsløsningen kan bli en realitet
Address at AHLC-meeting in New York
Innlegg på AHLC-møte i New York
New York, 22 September 2008
New York, 22 September 2008
As Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee, it is my privilege to welcome you back to New York.
As Chair of the Ad-hoc Liaison Committee, it is my privilege to welcome you back to New York.
Let me thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for kindly hosting this meeting.
Let me thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for kindly hosting this meeting.