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The white paper focuses particularly on the following three priority areas: individual freedom and public participation, the rule of law and legal safeguards, and equality and equal rights.
The white paper focuses particularly on the following three priority areas: individual freedom and public participation, the rule of law and legal safeguards, and equality and equal rights.
In the area of human rights, Norway cooperates with multilateral organisations, other countries and civil society.
In the area of human rights, Norway cooperates with multilateral organisations, other countries and civil society.
Norway is a longstanding supporter of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and efforts to strengthen the integration of human rights across the work of the UN, both politically and financially.
Norway is a longstanding supporter of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and efforts to strengthen the integration of human rights across the work of the UN, both politically and financially.
Norway's contribution to promoting international security and stability also includes participation in military activities, such as international operations and capacity building.
Norway's contribution to promoting international security and stability also includes participation in military activities, such as international operations and capacity building.
Norway is continuing its contributions in Iraq, Mali and Afghanistan, in addition to other contributions to UN peace operations and other international operations.
Norway is continuing its contributions in Iraq, Mali and Afghanistan, in addition to other contributions to UN peace operations and other international operations.
Norway supports the reform of UN peace operations, including increased cooperation with regional organisations, with special emphasis on the AU.
Norway supports the reform of UN peace operations, including increased cooperation with regional organisations, with special emphasis on the AU.
Norway is also involved in international efforts in the area of disarmament, including to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Norway is also involved in international efforts in the area of disarmament, including to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Norway supports the UN's efforts to promote inclusive peace processes, peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
Norway supports the UN's efforts to promote inclusive peace processes, peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
Inclusive processes in general, and the influence of women in particular, are decisive for achieving sustainable development and lasting peace.
Inclusive processes in general, and the influence of women in particular, are decisive for achieving sustainable development and lasting peace.
This is a matter of human rights and the legitimacy of the process, but it is also a matter of understanding the complexity of a conflict and accessing the full spectrum of insights and experiences.
This is a matter of human rights and the legitimacy of the process, but it is also a matter of understanding the complexity of a conflict and accessing the full spectrum of insights and experiences.
In 2015, Norway launched a white paper on global security challenges, focusing on terrorism, violent extremism, organised crime, maritime security and security challenges in the digital domain.
In 2015, Norway launched a white paper on global security challenges, focusing on terrorism, violent extremism, organised crime, maritime security and security challenges in the digital domain.
The white paper describes the challenges, how they are connected and their transnational nature.
The white paper describes the challenges, how they are connected and their transnational nature.
The white paper emphasises the need for more knowledge, international cooperation and capacity building.
The white paper emphasises the need for more knowledge, international cooperation and capacity building.
Development programmes against terrorism/violent extremism and against organised crime and illegal trade have been established.
Development programmes against terrorism/violent extremism and against organised crime and illegal trade have been established.
The Government takes a whole-of-government approach to preventing and countering violent extremism.
The Government takes a whole-of-government approach to preventing and countering violent extremism.
An Action Plan was launched in 2014, with the involvement of nine ministries and the Prime Minister's office.
An Action Plan was launched in 2014, with the involvement of nine ministries and the Prime Minister's office.
Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is central to the Government's efforts, and Norway strongly supports the UN Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.
Implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is central to the Government's efforts, and Norway strongly supports the UN Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism.
The 2030 Agenda, with its preamble, goals, targets and indicators, provides a unique opportunity and platform for boosting human rights implementation at country level and for contributing to building inclusive states and reducing conflicts.
The 2030 Agenda, with its preamble, goals, targets and indicators, provides a unique opportunity and platform for boosting human rights implementation at country level and for contributing to building inclusive states and reducing conflicts.
Peace and reconciliation are essential for sustainable social, economic and political development.
Peace and reconciliation are essential for sustainable social, economic and political development.
Norway remains committed to supporting conflict prevention and promoting peace and reconciliation through UN, multilateral and bilateral efforts.
Norway remains committed to supporting conflict prevention and promoting peace and reconciliation through UN, multilateral and bilateral efforts.
In this area, Norway is able to build on its longstanding engagement, including in the Middle East; on its experience as chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinian people; and on its role as facilitator, together with Cuba, in the Colombian peace process.
In this area, Norway is able to build on its longstanding engagement, including in the Middle East; on its experience as chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for assistance to the Palestinian people; and on its role as facilitator, together with Cuba, in the Colombian peace process.
The Government also gives high priority to supporting capacity-building measures for security sector reform in developing countries, in UN peace operations and other international operations, and in regional organisations.
The Government also gives high priority to supporting capacity-building measures for security sector reform in developing countries, in UN peace operations and other international operations, and in regional organisations.
Norway has an MOU with the African Union (AU) on capacity-building through the programme Training for Peace in Africa (TfP).
Norway has an MOU with the African Union (AU) on capacity-building through the programme Training for Peace in Africa (TfP).
Norway supports efforts to broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
Norway supports efforts to broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.
Norway supports a reform of the UN Security Council to make it more representative of current global political and economic realities, including with permanent and non-permanent seats for Africa.
Norway supports a reform of the UN Security Council to make it more representative of current global political and economic realities, including with permanent and non-permanent seats for Africa.
Norway is participating through international channels such as Interpol, UNOCD, FATF and other relevant international bodies and initiatives to prevent and fight terrorism and international organised crime, such as human trafficking.
Norway is participating through international channels such as Interpol, UNOCD, FATF and other relevant international bodies and initiatives to prevent and fight terrorism and international organised crime, such as human trafficking.
Norway supports the IMF's work on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.
Norway supports the IMF's work on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.
Norway participates actively in the international efforts to reduce illicit financial flows, including through its membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other relevant international bodies.
Norway participates actively in the international efforts to reduce illicit financial flows, including through its membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other relevant international bodies.
Relevant international standards have been implemented in Norwegian law, and new anti-money laundering legislation is currently being drafted to reflect international standards.
Relevant international standards have been implemented in Norwegian law, and new anti-money laundering legislation is currently being drafted to reflect international standards.
A publicly accessible register for real beneficial ownership of assets is under consideration.
A publicly accessible register for real beneficial ownership of assets is under consideration.
Regarding the fight against corruption, Norway is actively participating in activities within the framework of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and other international bodies, such as the OECD and the Council of Europe.
Regarding the fight against corruption, Norway is actively participating in activities within the framework of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and other international bodies, such as the OECD and the Council of Europe.
Norway pursues a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and the relevant penal code provisions are effectively enforced.
Norway pursues a zero-tolerance policy on corruption and the relevant penal code provisions are effectively enforced.
The Norwegian Centre for Integrity in the Defence Sector is Department Head for NATO's Building Integrity programme.
The Norwegian Centre for Integrity in the Defence Sector is Department Head for NATO's Building Integrity programme.
Norway's contribution to institution-building helps build and consolidate the rule of law, based on human rights.
Norway's contribution to institution-building helps build and consolidate the rule of law, based on human rights.
Integrity issues are integrated in twinning arrangements such as the Oil for Development programme.
Integrity issues are integrated in twinning arrangements such as the Oil for Development programme.
Transparency is an intrinsic part of Norwegian institution-building efforts, which aim to counteract corruption and capital flight and to build confidence between governments and citizens.
Transparency is an intrinsic part of Norwegian institution-building efforts, which aim to counteract corruption and capital flight and to build confidence between governments and citizens.
Norway supports research on the use of biometric methods for personal identification, as citizens are dependent on proof of identity to be able to assert their rights.
Norway supports research on the use of biometric methods for personal identification, as citizens are dependent on proof of identity to be able to assert their rights.
Access to information is one of three thematic priority areas in Norway's new strategy for promoting freedom of expression and independent media in foreign and development policy (2016-2018).
Access to information is one of three thematic priority areas in Norway's new strategy for promoting freedom of expression and independent media in foreign and development policy (2016-2018).
Goal 17 – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Goal 17 – Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
SDG 17 is key to the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SDG 17 is key to the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda, which was adopted at the Financing for Development Conference in 2015, supports SDG 17 targets relating to means of implementation.
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda, which was adopted at the Financing for Development Conference in 2015, supports SDG 17 targets relating to means of implementation.
They set out the means by which we as countries and as a global community can fulfil our ambitions to eradicate poverty and build a sustainable future for all.
They set out the means by which we as countries and as a global community can fulfil our ambitions to eradicate poverty and build a sustainable future for all.
Finance
Finance
Development assistance matters.
Development assistance matters.
The Norwegian Government stands by its commitment to provide 1 % of GNI as official development assistance (ODA), and to meet the UN target of providing a minimum of 0.20 % of its GNI as ODA to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The Norwegian Government stands by its commitment to provide 1 % of GNI as official development assistance (ODA), and to meet the UN target of providing a minimum of 0.20 % of its GNI as ODA to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
The primary responsibility for implementation of the SDGs rests with national governments.
The primary responsibility for implementation of the SDGs rests with national governments.
Given the challenges involved, successful implementation of the SDGs will hinge on finding new and innovative approaches for mobilising both public and private resources.
Given the challenges involved, successful implementation of the SDGs will hinge on finding new and innovative approaches for mobilising both public and private resources.
Securing greater access to untapped domestic resources and debt relief will increase ownership and accountability, and reduce dependency on aid and on volatile international markets.
Securing greater access to untapped domestic resources and debt relief will increase ownership and accountability, and reduce dependency on aid and on volatile international markets.
Financial transparency, sound management of natural resources and increased tax revenues are key issues.
Financial transparency, sound management of natural resources and increased tax revenues are key issues.
Norway is therefore a member of the Paris Club, and supports the Addis Tax Initiative and the OECD's Task Force on Tax and Development.
Norway is therefore a member of the Paris Club, and supports the Addis Tax Initiative and the OECD's Task Force on Tax and Development.
We also support innovative financing mechanisms in the multilateral development banks, such as leveraging IDA's equity and increased mobilisation of private funds through the World Bank Group.
We also support innovative financing mechanisms in the multilateral development banks, such as leveraging IDA's equity and increased mobilisation of private funds through the World Bank Group.
In addition, Norway provides funding to private-public partnerships such as GAVI, the Global Financing Facility and the Global Partnership for Education.
In addition, Norway provides funding to private-public partnerships such as GAVI, the Global Financing Facility and the Global Partnership for Education.
Combating illicit financial flows and promoting country-by-country reporting for multilateral companies are truly demanding tasks, but according to World Bank statistics, the potential gains are immense.
Combating illicit financial flows and promoting country-by-country reporting for multilateral companies are truly demanding tasks, but according to World Bank statistics, the potential gains are immense.
Technological innovation is an important driver of change.
Technological innovation is an important driver of change.
The development of new technologies and the innovative use of existing ones in areas such as health, energy, agriculture and waste treatment will help to achieve the successful implementation of several of the SGDs.
The development of new technologies and the innovative use of existing ones in areas such as health, energy, agriculture and waste treatment will help to achieve the successful implementation of several of the SGDs.
Norway calls for fair and equitable access to technologies that can spur green growth.
Norway calls for fair and equitable access to technologies that can spur green growth.
Norway contributes by supporting the technology mechanism under the Paris Agreement and the Climate Change Convention, which facilitates the pursuit of new and innovative low-carbon and climate-resilient solutions based on the demands of developing countries.
Norway contributes by supporting the technology mechanism under the Paris Agreement and the Climate Change Convention, which facilitates the pursuit of new and innovative low-carbon and climate-resilient solutions based on the demands of developing countries.
Norwegian cutting-edge expertise in aquaculture, energy, the maritime sectors and the "blue" economy will continue to trigger partnerships important for the further realisation of the SDGs.
Norwegian cutting-edge expertise in aquaculture, energy, the maritime sectors and the "blue" economy will continue to trigger partnerships important for the further realisation of the SDGs.
Capacity building
Capacity building
Capacity development is a key aspect of change processes.
Capacity development is a key aspect of change processes.
It has been an integral part of Norwegian development cooperation for decades.
It has been an integral part of Norwegian development cooperation for decades.
Twinning programmes between Norwegian and partner countries' institutions have yielded particularly good results.
Twinning programmes between Norwegian and partner countries' institutions have yielded particularly good results.
Examples of other innovative and targeted approaches are the Oil for Development programme, the Tax for Development programme, and, more recently, the Fish for Development programme.
Examples of other innovative and targeted approaches are the Oil for Development programme, the Tax for Development programme, and, more recently, the Fish for Development programme.
We will also look into how we can make use of Norwegian experience in the area of gender equality in economic and political life.
We will also look into how we can make use of Norwegian experience in the area of gender equality in economic and political life.
Norway supports UN capacity building initiatives by providing core funding and softly earmarked support to individual organisations, as well as through inter-agency funding and support for the multilateral development banks in this area.
Norway supports UN capacity building initiatives by providing core funding and softly earmarked support to individual organisations, as well as through inter-agency funding and support for the multilateral development banks in this area.
International trade is an engine for economic growth.
International trade is an engine for economic growth.
However, the 48 least developed countries, with a total population of around 1 billion people, account for less than 3 % of world trade.
However, the 48 least developed countries, with a total population of around 1 billion people, account for less than 3 % of world trade.
Giving these countries access to global markets has high priority for Norway.
Giving these countries access to global markets has high priority for Norway.
To achieve this, Norway supports global institutions like the WTO and IMF that foster global trade and investments.
To achieve this, Norway supports global institutions like the WTO and IMF that foster global trade and investments.
Macroeconomic stability and predictability are achieved through a complex mix of policy measures.
Macroeconomic stability and predictability are achieved through a complex mix of policy measures.
Determining which measures is primarily the responsibility of individual countries.
Determining which measures is primarily the responsibility of individual countries.
However, in today's increasingly interconnected world, there is a greater risk of economic shocks spilling over, and this may negatively affect macroeconomic resilience, for example through the depletion of foreign reserve buffers and underfunding of important social sectors.
However, in today's increasingly interconnected world, there is a greater risk of economic shocks spilling over, and this may negatively affect macroeconomic resilience, for example through the depletion of foreign reserve buffers and underfunding of important social sectors.
Promoting greater policy coherence within and between countries is a priority for Norway.
Promoting greater policy coherence within and between countries is a priority for Norway.
Greater policy coherence can serve as a push factor for better coordination between national development policies and other policies.
Greater policy coherence can serve as a push factor for better coordination between national development policies and other policies.
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
The scope of the SDGs is so comprehensive that no state, organisation or institution can pursue the 2030 Agenda in isolation.
The scope of the SDGs is so comprehensive that no state, organisation or institution can pursue the 2030 Agenda in isolation.
Norway supports funding modalities that foster stronger collaboration among UN agencies and, especially in fragile situations, between the UN and the multilateral finance institutions.
Norway supports funding modalities that foster stronger collaboration among UN agencies and, especially in fragile situations, between the UN and the multilateral finance institutions.
New and strategic partnerships – involving public and private sectors, multilateral institutions, civil society with academia and non-governmental organisations – must address this challenge together.
New and strategic partnerships – involving public and private sectors, multilateral institutions, civil society with academia and non-governmental organisations – must address this challenge together.
Norway has a long history of collaboration based on strategic partnerships.
Norway has a long history of collaboration based on strategic partnerships.
Data, monitoring and accountability
Data, monitoring and accountability
Reliable data is vital for monitoring successes and setbacks in the implementation of the SDGs.
Reliable data is vital for monitoring successes and setbacks in the implementation of the SDGs.
There is a need to improve collection, analysis and dissemination of high quality, reliable and timely data disaggregated by sex, ethnicity, disability and other relevant variables.
There is a need to improve collection, analysis and dissemination of high quality, reliable and timely data disaggregated by sex, ethnicity, disability and other relevant variables.
Statistics Norway plays an active role at the national level, and participates in the process of developing indicators for the SDG targets.
Statistics Norway plays an active role at the national level, and participates in the process of developing indicators for the SDG targets.
The availability of verifiable data varies and some countries will need assistance to strengthen capacity.
The availability of verifiable data varies and some countries will need assistance to strengthen capacity.
Next step - conclusion
Next step - conclusion
This voluntary national review can be seen as the launch pad for Norway's implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
This voluntary national review can be seen as the launch pad for Norway's implementation of the 2030 Agenda.