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They argue that civil wars end more durably when there is a decisive military victory.
They argue that civil wars end more durably when there is a decisive military victory.
Fighting must consequently continue until a resolution is reached.
Fighting must consequently continue until a resolution is reached.
International peace efforts will only prolong the suffering for civilians, it is argued.
International peace efforts will only prolong the suffering for civilians, it is argued.
· A new American administration is taking active steps away from the concept of “war on terror” and putting dialogue and diplomacy more in the front seat.
A new American administration is taking active steps away from the concept of “war on terror” and putting dialogue and diplomacy more in the front seat.
· Let me make it clear: I believe that there are some cases where military force could and should be employed.
Let me make it clear: I believe that there are some cases where military force could and should be employed.
· A naive advocacy of dialogue as the one and only tool in the toolbox will be counterproductive for mediators.
A naive advocacy of dialogue as the one and only tool in the toolbox will be counterproductive for mediators.
Successful diplomacy needs to be backed up by strong military and intelligence services.
Successful diplomacy needs to be backed up by strong military and intelligence services.
· Every country has the sovereign right to use military force within its own borders to ensure its integrity and security.
Every country has the sovereign right to use military force within its own borders to ensure its integrity and security.
Such action is, however, subject to universal humanitarian and human rights norms.
Such action is, however, subject to universal humanitarian and human rights norms.
The UN Charter does also clearly recognise the need for military tools in certain circumstances.
The UN Charter does also clearly recognise the need for military tools in certain circumstances.
· Dialogue and negotiations are our preferred way of handling conflicts, but it doesn’t always work.
Dialogue and negotiations are our preferred way of handling conflicts, but it doesn’t always work.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari has said that every conflict can be resolved.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari has said that every conflict can be resolved.
That is hopefully true, but I believe that there are cases where dialogue alone will be insufficient.
That is hopefully true, but I believe that there are cases where dialogue alone will be insufficient.
· A number of intractable conflicts have proved resistant to mediation efforts (example, discuss: Middle East).
A number of intractable conflicts have proved resistant to mediation efforts (example, discuss: Middle East).
There are probably cases where dialogue will be futile; where political peace efforts will fail.
There are probably cases where dialogue will be futile; where political peace efforts will fail.
· Example: In Northern Uganda the parties succeeded in negotiating a peace agreement in April 2008, but when LRA leader Joseph Kony failed to sign, the government of Uganda started a military campaign against the organisation’s camps in DR Congo, in collaboration with the Congolese and Southern Sudanese authorities.
Example: In Northern Uganda the parties succeeded in negotiating a peace agreement in April 2008, but when LRA leader Joseph Kony failed to sign, the government of Uganda started a military campaign against the organisation’s camps in DR Congo, in collaboration with the Congolese and Southern Sudanese authorities.
· Example: In Somalia, political dialogue and reconciliation are being pursued in parallel with military action against the groups that have so far refused the invitation to take part in the reconciliation process, and instead are attempting a violent overthrow of the internationally recognised, transitional government.
Example: In Somalia, political dialogue and reconciliation are being pursued in parallel with military action against the groups that have so far refused the invitation to take part in the reconciliation process, and instead are attempting a violent overthrow of the internationally recognised, transitional government.
· One of the most important lessons learned from our engagement in peace processes is that in the end of the day you have to find a political, negotiated solution to conflicts.
One of the most important lessons learned from our engagement in peace processes is that in the end of the day you have to find a political, negotiated solution to conflicts.
· Only by tackling the root causes for conflict will we achieve sustainable peace.
Only by tackling the root causes for conflict will we achieve sustainable peace.
· Example/discuss further: Ethiopia/Eritrea.
Example/discuss further: Ethiopia/Eritrea.
Example/discuss further: Sri Lanka.
Example/discuss further: Sri Lanka.
· Example/discuss further: Afghanistan.
Example/discuss further: Afghanistan.
Combined efforts.
Combined efforts.
Norway has troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Norway has troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Does this mean that we do only believe in the use of force in the Afghan case?
Does this mean that we do only believe in the use of force in the Afghan case?
The troops are a necessary ingredient to create a minimum of stability and space for the democratically elected government.
The troops are a necessary ingredient to create a minimum of stability and space for the democratically elected government.
However, the troops alone will not bring a lasting political solution.
However, the troops alone will not bring a lasting political solution.
For that reason I supported president Karzai’s calls for reconciliation from the outset, when the idea was still controversial.
For that reason I supported president Karzai’s calls for reconciliation from the outset, when the idea was still controversial.
· The challenge now is how do we make reconciliation work and with what tools?
The challenge now is how do we make reconciliation work and with what tools?
Who do we talk to?
Who do we talk to?
Should the government negotiate directly with the Taliban leadership?
Should the government negotiate directly with the Taliban leadership?
Who should facilitate the talking?
Who should facilitate the talking?
Engagement requires trust.
Engagement requires trust.
And: What do we talk about?
And: What do we talk about?
We need to test the political will.
We need to test the political will.
A share of power.
A share of power.
The new rules of the democratic game.
The new rules of the democratic game.
Respect the electoral process and relate to the government in Kabul.
Respect the electoral process and relate to the government in Kabul.
Can we humanise the conflict through dialogue?
Can we humanise the conflict through dialogue?
Limit the use of suicide bombings or ensure the respect for humanitarian actors?
Limit the use of suicide bombings or ensure the respect for humanitarian actors?
All these issues are difficult, but I believe it would be irresponsible not to test them out.
All these issues are difficult, but I believe it would be irresponsible not to test them out.
A fundamental prerequisite for any dialogue is Afghan ownership and leadership.
A fundamental prerequisite for any dialogue is Afghan ownership and leadership.
Any process that sidelines the Kabul government risks undermining Afghan fragile democracy.
Any process that sidelines the Kabul government risks undermining Afghan fragile democracy.
· On dialogue: Dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles.
On dialogue: Dialogue does not mean giving up fundamental values and principles.
The alternative is all too often a monologue.
The alternative is all too often a monologue.
· Dialogue means seizing the middle ground.
Dialogue means seizing the middle ground.
· We have to support and create arenas for dialogue, both locally in our communities and internationally.
We have to support and create arenas for dialogue, both locally in our communities and internationally.
· It is important to include the excluded, internationally – for example non-state actors – and at home.
It is important to include the excluded, internationally – for example non-state actors – and at home.
· Concluding remarks: Example: Africa.
Concluding remarks: Example: Africa.
I started this introduction by painting a rather grim picture of the results of our peace efforts the past year.
I started this introduction by painting a rather grim picture of the results of our peace efforts the past year.
Let me conclude on a more positive note by referring to the Human Security Report Project’s findings that there has been a marked decline in the number and deadliness of armed conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa in the new millennium.
Let me conclude on a more positive note by referring to the Human Security Report Project’s findings that there has been a marked decline in the number and deadliness of armed conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa in the new millennium.
· The Human Security Report Project suggests that the drivers of this decline are found in the post-Cold War surge of policy initiatives designed to stop wars or prevent them from starting again.
The Human Security Report Project suggests that the drivers of this decline are found in the post-Cold War surge of policy initiatives designed to stop wars or prevent them from starting again.
The report points out that international engagement in mediation efforts are important.
The report points out that international engagement in mediation efforts are important.
With not only one, but actually two, African leaders on this panel, I will refrain from commenting further on these numbers, and rather just give the floor to Foreign Minister King-Akerele.
With not only one, but actually two, African leaders on this panel, I will refrain from commenting further on these numbers, and rather just give the floor to Foreign Minister King-Akerele.
Panel debate on: “Reasserting diplomacy”
Panel debate on: “Reasserting diplomacy”
Oslo, 10 August 2009
Oslo, 10. august 2009
Everything new from abroad came into the country by sea.
Alt nytt fra utlandet kom sjøveien.
I wanted to start by talking about the sea, about ships and oceans and ports, because jazz has always been on the move – between musicians, between audiences, from one town to the next, from one country to another, and between continents.
Jeg sier alt dette om sjø, skip, hav og havner også fordi jazzen som musikkform har alltid vært på vandring; mellom musikere, blant publikum i én by til en annen, fra lyttere i et land til et annet, fra et kontinent til neste.
From its very beginnings, in the 19th century.
Helt fra starten av, på 1800-tallet.
New Orleans, Buenos Aires, Havana, San Francisco, Chicago, Barcelona, Oslo.
New Orleans, Buenos Aires, Havana, San Francisco, Chicago, Barcelona, Oslo.
The life of jazz began between 100 and 150 years ago, developing from negro spirituals and gospel via blues, and on into our modern era.
I jazzens liv, fra negro spirituals og gospel via blues og videre inn i vår tid, har det gått mellom 100 og 150 år.
It is an extraordinary story.
Utviklingen har vært formidabel.
There are few other music genres that have had, and continue to have, so many forms of expression.
Få andre musikkgenre har hatt – og har – så mange uttrykk.
I like jazz, and so do my sons, who are aged 10, 16 and 19, but it doesn’t always sound like we are listening to the same kind of music.
Jeg liker jazz – og mine sønner på 10, 16 og 19 år liker jazz, selv om det ikke høres ut som samme musikken.
Jazz encompasses so much – as the 24th Oslo Jazz Festival programme clearly shows.
Jazz rommer så mye – noe Oslo Jazzfestivals 24. program viser til fulle.
Talking of noise, I recently discovered that one of the world’s most frequently-heard melodies today – the “Nokia tune” – is by no means new.
Og à propos: Jeg fikk høre her en dag at verdens kanskje aller mest kjente og spilte melodi i dag – ”the Nokia Tune” slett ikke er ny.
The four bars of the tune are taken directly from the Spanish composer Francisco Tárregas’ composition for solo guitar, Gran Vals, from 1902.
De fire taktene i Nokias ringelyd er hentet direkte fra den spanske komponisten Francisco Tárregas verk ”Gran Vals”, skrevet for sologitar i 1902.
You can hear the whole piece on YouTube – it’s a beautiful little work.
Den kan høres på YouTube – og den er svært vakker.
Little did Tárregas know that these few bars in waltz time would chime metallically from millions of little mobile devices all over the world a hundred years later.
Lite ante vel salige Francisco at disse valsetaktene skulle kime metallisk i millioner av små vandringsstaver over hele verden et hundre år etter.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Kjære publikum,
It is a pleasure to open the Oslo Jazz Festival.
Det er en glede å få åpne Oslo Jazzfestival.
And it is with great deference that I use my voice to introduce an event in honour of a Norwegian voice that has touched and moved so many – Radka Toneff’s poignant voice, which has stayed with us and continues to affect us – many years after she passed away far too early.
Og det er med ærbødighet jeg bruker min stemme i forkant av et arrangement som skal hedre en norsk stemme som har nådd og rørt så mange – Radka Toneffs følsomme stemme, som var hos oss og preget oss og fortsatt preger oss – i år etter år etter at hun ble borte så altfor tidlig.
Anyone using words to open a jazz event should remember that jazz needs no words.
Alle som skal bruke ord til å hilse velkommen til jazz, bør være seg bevisst at jazz ikke trenger ord.
Jazz encompasses everything we can’t express with words, so ideally a jazz festival should be spared any introductory remarks.
Egentlig er vel jazz alt det vi ikke kan si med ord; så ideelt sett burde en jazzfestival være spart for innledende ord.
Jazz performers and jazz composers have sound at their fingertips and rhythm in their bones.
Jazzutøvere og jazzkomponister har lyden i deres makt og rytmen i ryggmargen.
What is this all about?
Hva skjer?
I think there are four main points:
Jeg tenker på fire fenomener:
Firstly, social contact.
For det første: Samvær.
Oslo Jazz Festival reflects the same desire for social contact, but now centred around music – music that is not listened to alone, but together with others.
Oslo Jazzfestival er det samme uttrykk for ønske om samvær, rundt musikken, ikke alene, men sammen med andre; behovet for levende, sildrende musikk, nær kilden.
A music festival, like this one in Oslo – or the ones in Molde, Kongsberg, Bergen, Notodden, Risør, Elverum, Harstad and many other towns and cities – creates a symbol for the town, gives the place a stronger identity.
En musikkfestival – som nå i Oslo – eller i Molde, Kongsberg, Bergen, Notodden, Risør, Elverum, Harstad og mange, mange andre steder – skaper et symbol for byen; identifikasjon.
It bears witness to the diversity and energy of this city, of which I am very proud.
Festivalen forteller noe om mangfoldet og kraften i min by, noe jeg er stolt av.
During these days, Oslo is united – fused together by jazz.
Ett Oslo, i dagene som kommer, smeltet sammen av jazzen.
Thirdly, accessibility.
For det tredje: Tilgjengelighet.
Festivals don’t just help people to relax, they also lower the threshold for visiting concert halls, for entering the world of music.
Festivaler senker ikke bare skuldrene, de senker også konserthustersklene, åpner dørene og portene og gjør dem videre og høyere enn ellers.
We hear things we’ve never heard before.
Det uhørte blir hørt, lyttet til.
New musical experiences are made accessible.
Altså – tilgjengelighet.
And fourthly, new stimuli.
Og for det fjerde: Betydningen av nye impulser.
Jazz has long been a diverse and multicultural genre – even before such concepts existed.
Jazzen har vært mangfoldig og multikulturell lenge, lenge før disse begrepene fantes.
Jazz would never have come into existence without a continuous mixing of people and music.
Jazzen kunne ikke bli til eller eksistere uten en kontinuerlig mix av mennesker og musikk.
That is precisely why culture – and cultural policy – is so important when we are drawing the outlines of tomorrow’s society.
Nettopp derfor blir kultur – og politikk for kultur – viktig når vi skal tegne det moderne samfunnet vi vil ha.
For me, this is a matter of principle.
I dette ligger – for meg – et verdisyn, et verdivalg.
That was tonight’s reminder that there’s an election coming up.
Dermed var kveldens påminnelse om at vi nærmer oss valg over.
Opening speech, Oslo Jazz Festival
Åpningstale til Oslo Jazzfestival
It is a great pleasure for me to open the Oslo Jazz Festival 2009.
Det er en glede for meg å kunne åpne Oslo Jazzfestival 2009!
Norway’s Stoltenberg offers his condolences to Chile's president
Statsministeren kondolerer Chiles president
Norway’s Stoltenberg offers his condolences to Chile's president.
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg har sendt kondolansebrev til Chiles president Michelle Bachelet.
Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has sent a letter of condolences to Chile's president Bachelet:
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg har sendt kondolansebrev til Chiles president:
"Dear Michelle,
"Dear Michelle,
I was deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Chile this morning.
I was deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquake that struck Chile this morning.
Many Norwegians have family and friends in Chile, and today’s disaster has tied the bonds between our two countries even more closely together.
Many Norwegians have family and friends in Chile, and today’s disaster has tied the bonds between our two countries even more closely together.
Our thoughts go to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Our thoughts go to all those affected by this terrible tragedy.
Yours sincerely Jens Stoltenberg"
Yours sincerely Jens Stoltenberg"
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International migration 2009-2010 (pdf)
International migration 2009-2010 (pdf)
Appendix A: General tables (xls)
Vedlegg A: generelle tabellar (xls)
Appendix B: OECD countries (xls)
Vedlegg B: OECD-land (xls)
International Migration 2009-2010
Internasjonal migrasjon 2009-2010
The Colombian peace process, which was formally launched in Oslo in October 2012, is now in its final phase.
Fredsprosessen i Colombia startet formelt i Oslo i oktober 2012, og er nå i sluttfasen.
Norway and Cuba are acting as facilitators of the peace talks.
Norge er tilrettelegger i fredsforhandlingene sammen med Cuba.
Sudan Donor Conference in Oslo on 5-7 May
Giverlandskonferanse for Sudan i Oslo 5.−7. mai
Norway will host the Sudan Consortium in Oslo from 5 to 7 May.
Norge er vertskap for Sudan-konsortiet, som finner sted i Oslo i tiden 5.–7. mai.
In April 2005 Norway hosted the first international donor conference on Sudan, after the signing of the CPA between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) in January 2005.
I april 2005 var Norge vertskap for den første internasjonale giverlandskonferansen for Sudan.
– We are very pleased to again be able to host an international donor conference to support peace and development in Sudan, says Norway’s Minister of the Environment and International Development, Mr Erik Solheim.
– Vi er svært glad for at vi igjen får anledning til å være vertskap for en internasjonal giverlandskonferanse til støtte for fred og utvikling i Sudan, sier miljø‑ og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
In 2005 international pledges were given for 3 years, and will now be renewed for the period 2008−2011.
I 2005 ble det gitt tilsagn om støtte fra det internasjonale samfunn for en periode på tre år, og disse løftene skal nå fornyes for perioden 2008−2011.
High-level political participation is expected at the conference from Sudan and from international donors.
Det forventes deltakelse på høyt politisk nivå fra Sudan og internasjonale givere under konferansen.
The Sudan Consortium is jointly chaired by the Sudan Government of National Unity, the Government of Southern Sudan and the organisers, the World Bank and the United Nations.
Sudan‑konsortiet ledes i fellesskap av Sudans samlingsregjering, myndighetene i Sør‑Sudan og arrangørene, som er Verdensbanken og FN.
Invited participants include a broad range of international development partners.
Blant deltakerne finner vi en lang rekke internasjonale samarbeidspartnere.
The parties, together with the UN and the World Bank, have analysed needs for the continued development of all major development sectors in Sudan for the period 2008− 2011.
Partene har i samarbeid med FN og Verdensbanken analysert behovene for en videreutvikling av de viktigste bistandssektorene i Sudan i perioden 2008−2011.
Donors will be invited to pledge assistance for these sectors.
Givere vil bli bedt om å forplikte seg til å støtte disse sektorene.
The official opening of the Sudan Consortium will be on 6 May, followed by a Pledging session on 7 May.
Den offisielle åpningen av Sudan‑konsortiet finner sted 6. mai, fremleggingen av giverløftene 7. mai.
Participants will discuss efforts towards sustainable peace in Darfur in a closed doors session on the first pre-meeting day of the Consortium.
På et lukket møte dagen før konsortiet formelt åpner, skal deltakerne drøfte tiltak for å sikre varig fred i Darfur.
Practical information
Praktiske opplysninger
The Consortium will be held at Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania in Oslo.
Konsortiet finner sted på Clarion Hotel Royal Christiania i Oslo.
Participation is by invitation.
Deltakelse skjer etter invitasjon.
Members of the press must obtain personal accreditation.
Pressefolk må ha personlig akkreditering.
Norway’s Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will open the Consortium on 6 May at 09:00.
Norges miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim vil åpne konsortiet 6. mai klokka 9.
Media enquiries to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Wera Helstrøm, tel.
Mediehenvendelser til Utenriksdepartementet: Wera Helstrøm, tlf.
+47 99 40 93 23, e-mail: weh@mfa.no, or Tor-Henrik Andersen, tel.
99 40 93 23, e-post: weh@mfa.no, eller Tor-Henrik Andersen, tlf.
+47 41 55 48 28, e-mail: than@mfa.no.
41 55 48 28, e-post: than@mfa.no.
Media enquiries to the World Bank: Jakob Kopperud, tel.
Mediehenvendelser til Verdensbanken: Jakob Kopperud, tlf.
+33 (0) 6 6758 9686 or +249 (0) 1 2901 6902, email: jkopperud@worldbank.org
+33 (0) 6 6758 9686 eller +249 (0) 1 2901 6902, e-post: jkopperud@worldbank.org.
The conference will be available on web tv.
Deler av konferansen vil bli overført på nett-tv.
Wednesday 7 May from 14.45: Pledging session.
Overføringene onsdag 7. mai begynner 12.15: Giverlandene presenterer sine bidrag.
Followed by closing remarks by The Norwegian Government and heads of delegations.
Oppsummering v/miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og delegasjonslederne.
Mr. Solheim's opening statement at the Sudan Consortium in Oslo
Solheims åpningsinnlegg under Sudan Consortium i Oslo 5.-7. mai 2008
Vice President of Sudan to attend donor conference in Norway
Vice President of Sudan to attend donor conference in Norway
OSSE report from the observation of e-elections
OSSE-rapport fra observasjonen av e-valg
An e-election trial was held during the 2011 local elections in Norway.
Ved kommunestyre- og fylkestingsvalget i 2011 ble det gjennomført et forsøk med e-valg.
Voters in ten municipalities were given the option of casting their votes early on the internet.
Velgere i 10 kommuner kunne forhåndsstemme via Internett.
The OSCE expert group monitored how the trial was carried out.
Ekspertgruppen fra OSSE fulgte gjennomføringen av forsøket.
However, the observers have contributed input on how to improve the implementation.
Samtidig har de innspill til hvordan man kan forbedre gjennomføringen.
«The input from the OSCE provides useful information.
- Innspillene fra OSSE gir oss nyttig kunnskap.
We will present a Storting report on electronic voting in the autumn of 2012, when the Ministry will issue a recommendation on whether to proceed with electronic voting,» says Sandbakken.
Vi vil legge frem en stortingsmelding om elektronisk stemmegivning høsten 2012.