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Africa will be better coordinated.
Africa will be better coordinated.
Africa will be punching according to its weight in international forums in the future.
Africa will be punching according to its weight in international forums in the future.
This is excellent news.
This is excellent news.
Natural resources are being extracted in a more sustainable way, and increased economic activity leads to greater tax revenues.
Natural resources are being extracted in a more sustainable way, and increased economic activity leads to greater tax revenues.
A broad tax base is a precondition for growth in any country.
A broad tax base is a precondition for growth in any country.
Official development assistance (ODA) should not be a substitute for an adequate tax system.
Official development assistance (ODA) should not be a substitute for an adequate tax system.
ODA should be provided on the condition that the country is moving in the right direction.
ODA should be provided on the condition that the country is moving in the right direction.
We should not provide government-to-government aid to countries that do not respect human rights, promote democracy or fight corruption.
We should not provide government-to-government aid to countries that do not respect human rights, promote democracy or fight corruption.
We need to move from government-to-government aid to supporting the forces in a country that want change, that want reforms that move the country forwards.
We need to move from government-to-government aid to supporting the forces in a country that want change, that want reforms that move the country forwards.
If we see willingness in a country to address the broad complexity of challenges it faces, and a willingness to move in the right direction, we are there to provide support.
If we see willingness in a country to address the broad complexity of challenges it faces, and a willingness to move in the right direction, we are there to provide support.
If a country is moving consistently in the wrong direction, we need candid and frank discussions on those issues.
If a country is moving consistently in the wrong direction, we need candid and frank discussions on those issues.
Too much money disappears through corruption.
Too much money disappears through corruption.
According to the World Bank, 25 % of Africa’s GDP disappears through corruption.
According to the World Bank, 25 % of Africa’s GDP disappears through corruption.
What we need is a future-oriented policy that also looks at African industry and the continent’s competitiveness.
What we need is a future-oriented policy that also looks at African industry and the continent’s competitiveness.
In my former job, I was in charge of the World Economic Forum’s competitiveness work.
In my former job, I was in charge of the World Economic Forum’s competitiveness work.
We took deep dives into various African countries’ competitiveness, in cooperation with the Danish development organisation Danida.
We took deep dives into various African countries’ competitiveness, in cooperation with the Danish development organisation Danida.
This is one of the most rewarding undertakings I have been part of.
This is one of the most rewarding undertakings I have been part of.
Competitiveness is affected by a range of factors: infrastructure, education, health systems that work.
Competitiveness is affected by a range of factors: infrastructure, education, health systems that work.
Gender is a big issue in Africa, and it is important to include women in partnerships for change.
Gender is a big issue in Africa, and it is important to include women in partnerships for change.
Good governance and anti-corruption are also vital areas.
Good governance and anti-corruption are also vital areas.
So is the development of police and armed forces that work in the interests of the people.
So is the development of police and armed forces that work in the interests of the people.
There is a clear correlation between competiveness and a country’s ability to build a welfare system.
There is a clear correlation between competiveness and a country’s ability to build a welfare system.
The Nordic countries are at the top of the competitiveness league.
The Nordic countries are at the top of the competitiveness league.
We are very open economies, but also quite egalitarian societies, where people have a lot of opportunities.
We are very open economies, but also quite egalitarian societies, where people have a lot of opportunities.
This should be the vision for Africa too.
This should be the vision for Africa too.
In the area of trade and commerce, there are big opportunities to change the perspective.
In the area of trade and commerce, there are big opportunities to change the perspective.
Today, intra-African trade, which the African Union now sees as its main priority, is not where it should be.
Today, intra-African trade, which the African Union now sees as its main priority, is not where it should be.
Intra-African trade accounts for only 12 % of the continent’s total trade.
Intra-African trade accounts for only 12 % of the continent’s total trade.
In Europe the equivalent figure is 65 %, and it is 40% between the ASEAN countries, which are launching their own single market in 2015.
In Europe the equivalent figure is 65 %, and it is 40% between the ASEAN countries, which are launching their own single market in 2015.
Kofi Annan once said at a conference in his home country, Ghana, that due to high transportation costs, it is cheaper to import rice from Thailand to the capital Accra than from the nearby countryside.
Kofi Annan once said at a conference in his home country, Ghana, that due to high transportation costs, it is cheaper to import rice from Thailand to the capital Accra than from the nearby countryside.
The barriers, borders and infrastructure that were built in the time of the colonies are not being changed or developed.
The barriers, borders and infrastructure that were built in the time of the colonies are not being changed or developed.
Infrastructure is crucial.
Infrastructure is crucial.
There can be no development without energy, and there can be no real development without adequate infrastructure.
There can be no development without energy, and there can be no real development without adequate infrastructure.
How can you otherwise capitalise on the huge agricultural opportunities in Africa, if it is not possible to bring in fertilizers or machinery.
How can you otherwise capitalise on the huge agricultural opportunities in Africa, if it is not possible to bring in fertilizers or machinery.
Africa has major opportunities for a “green revolution”.
Africa has major opportunities for a “green revolution”.
60 % of the world’s non-cultivated, arable land is now in Africa.
60 % of the world’s non-cultivated, arable land is now in Africa.
With a world population that will increase from 7 billion to 9 billion in 20–30 years means that we have to increase food production.
With a world population that will increase from 7 billion to 9 billion in 20–30 years means that we have to increase food production.
Africa can undergo a green revolution with the right tools.
Africa can undergo a green revolution with the right tools.
But this will depend on a partnership with the private sector.
But this will depend on a partnership with the private sector.
This Government has stated that it will maintain a high level of ODA.
This Government has stated that it will maintain a high level of ODA.
But more important than the exact figures are the real results.
But more important than the exact figures are the real results.
If you really want big money to be invested in big projects that make big changes, you have to involve the private sector.
If you really want big money to be invested in big projects that make big changes, you have to involve the private sector.
For 15 years – after Monterrey, after Johannesburg, after Rio+10 – we have been saying that we need private–public partnerships.
For 15 years – after Monterrey, after Johannesburg, after Rio+10 – we have been saying that we need private–public partnerships.
Things are changing slowly.
Things are changing slowly.
Let us enhance that change together.
Let us enhance that change together.
If you want big money for big projects to solve big problems, you also need additional funding from the private sector.
If you want big money for big projects to solve big problems, you also need additional funding from the private sector.
The private sector is an important part of the solution.
The private sector is an important part of the solution.
If we are going increase access to energy, unlock investments in agriculture, and bring about change in the education system in Africa, we need the best business models from the private sector to be applied to the governmental sector.
If we are going increase access to energy, unlock investments in agriculture, and bring about change in the education system in Africa, we need the best business models from the private sector to be applied to the governmental sector.
This is where we need an African revolution.
This is where we need an African revolution.
This approach has not been taken before, and it is crucial if we are to move forward.
This approach has not been taken before, and it is crucial if we are to move forward.
Africa will define this century.
Africa will define this century.
We will have to try out new ways of thinking, new strategies.
We will have to try out new ways of thinking, new strategies.
We will then be able to change the patterns globally.
We will then be able to change the patterns globally.
My hope for the future is that extreme poverty will be eradicated in Africa.
My hope for the future is that extreme poverty will be eradicated in Africa.
That is not unrealistic.
That is not unrealistic.
In 10–15 years’ time we will have reduced the number of the people living in extreme poverty globally by half.
In 10–15 years’ time we will have reduced the number of the people living in extreme poverty globally by half.
Previously, no one would have thought that this was possible.
Previously, no one would have thought that this was possible.
I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway.
I believe we can eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, and make sure that all children in Africa have the same basic opportunities as children in Norway.
It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line with the perspectives of this conference.
It is possible if we implement the right policies, if we are proactive, and if we work in line with the perspectives of this conference.
That includes seeking to ensure that Norwegian companies continue to invest in Africa and grasp the opportunities to be found there.
That includes seeking to ensure that Norwegian companies continue to invest in Africa and grasp the opportunities to be found there.
Introduction at the Norwegian-African Business Summit (NABA)
Åpning av Norwegian-African Business Summit (NABA)
Oslo, 1 November 2013
Oslo, 1 November 2013
Foreign Minister congratulates Nansen Refugee Award recipient Angélique Namaika
Utenriksministeren gratulerer Nansenpris-vinner Angélique Namaika
Her example can serve as inspiration for intensified efforts to help the world’s refugees and internally displaced persons,” said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
Hennes eksempel inspirerer til økt innsats for verdens flyktninger og internt fordrevne, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
Every day sister Angélique Namaika takes a long trip by bike to visit women who need her help.
Hver eneste dag sykler nonnen Angélique Namaika flere kilometer for å besøke kvinner som trenger hennes hjelp.
(Photo: Anne Ackermann, Norwegian Refugee Council)
(Foto: Anne Ackermann, Flyktninghjelpen)
Sister Angélique Namaika lives and works in Dungu in the north-eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Angéligue Namaika bor og arbeider i Dungu i den nordøstlige delen av Den demokratiske republikken Kongo.
Since 2008 she and her organisation, the Centre for Reintegration and Development, have helped young women who have managed to flee from the notorious rebel group the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
Siden 2008 har hun og hennes organisasjon, Senter for reintegrering og utvikling, tatt seg av unge kvinner som har greid å flykte fra den beryktede opprørsgruppen Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
For many years the LRA waged guerrilla warfare in northern Uganda, but since 2006 their actions have been limited to kidnappings and ambushes in the border regions between Uganda, DR Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
LRA drev i mange år geriljakrig i Nord-Uganda, men har siden 2006 begrenset sine aksjoner til bortføringer og bakholdsangrep i grenselandet mellom Uganda, DR Kongo, Sør-Sudan og Den sentralafrikanske republikk.
I am particularly pleased that I will be able to meet her at the award ceremony in Geneva on 30 September,” said Foreign Minister Eide.
Jeg er derfor ekstra glad for at jeg får møte henne under prisutdelingen i Genève 30. september, sier utenriksministeren.
Support is provided for those who want to start their own business.
Kvinnene får også støtte til å starte egen virksomhet.
The Centre for Reintegration and Development has gradually expanded and is now able to care for other displaced women in the region as well.
Etter hvert har hjelpen fra Senter for reintegrering og utvikling blitt utvidet til å omfatte andre internt fordrevne kvinner i området.
“Lifesaving humanitarian activities are often carried out by local people outside the media spotlight.
- Livsviktig humanitær innsats drives ofte utenfor medienes søkelys av lokale krefter.
Oslo, 6 June 2011
Oslo, 6. juni 2011
We must build a robust understanding of the nature of climate change and its implications for ecological and human welfare, Foreign Minister Støre said when he spoke about the first of "the Nansen principles" at the conference.
We must build a robust understanding of the nature of climate change and its implications for ecological and human welfare, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. da han snakket om det første av "Nansen-prinsippene" under sin åpningstale på konferansen.
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Your Royal Highness, High Commissioner, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Your Royal Highness, High Commissioner, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to Oslo and to the Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century.
Welcome to Oslo and to the Nansen Conference on Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century.
The people in the photograph on the conference programme have a story to tell – as do all human beings.
The people in the photograph on the conference programme have a story to tell – as do all human beings.
The photograph, taken by the Norwegian photographer Rune Eraker in 1996, is entitled “Rue de l’Espoir” – people in transition.
The photograph, taken by the Norwegian photographer Rune Eraker in 1996, is entitled “Rue de l’Espoir” – people in transition.
Eraker stayed with a group of nomads in the Sahara Desert in Mauritania for many weeks.
Eraker stayed with a group of nomads in the Sahara Desert in Mauritania for many weeks.
He saw how they struggled and how they finally had to leave their homes and way of life and follow the road leading westwards – with all their belongings – desperately seeking work and a new place to live.
He saw how they struggled and how they finally had to leave their homes and way of life and follow the road leading westwards – with all their belongings – desperately seeking work and a new place to live.
They ended up in the slums outside the capital, Nouakchott.
They ended up in the slums outside the capital, Nouakchott.
The road is called “Rue de l’Espoir” – but none of us is sure whether or when “l’Espoir” – hope – ever materialises for these men.
The road is called “Rue de l’Espoir” – but none of us is sure whether or when “l’Espoir” – hope – ever materialises for these men.
Dear friends, we are gathered here to find the roads leading to hope – to a better future for thousands of people.
Dear friends, we are gathered here to find the roads leading to hope – to a better future for thousands of people.
Robust laws, sound frameworks and treaties are some elements for one of these roads, i.e. one answer – not all of them.
Robust laws, sound frameworks and treaties are some elements for one of these roads, i.e. one answer – not all of them.
This year we are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Refugee Convention and the 50th anniversary of the Statelessness Convention.
This year we are commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Refugee Convention and the 50th anniversary of the Statelessness Convention.
Norway joins other states and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in renewing our commitment to assisting refugees and internally displaced persons.
Norway joins other states and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in renewing our commitment to assisting refugees and internally displaced persons.
When UNHCR was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1981, for the second time (first time in 1954), the then High Commissioner, the Dane Poul Hartling, said in his Nobel Lecture here in Oslo that “throughout the history of mankind people have been uprooted against their will...
When UNHCR was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1981, for the second time (first time in 1954), the then High Commissioner, the Dane Poul Hartling, said in his Nobel Lecture here in Oslo that “throughout the history of mankind people have been uprooted against their will...
People in fear have had to make a most dramatic decision: to take the uncertain, even perilous road to exile, from home, community and homeland...
People in fear have had to make a most dramatic decision: to take the uncertain, even perilous road to exile, from home, community and homeland...
But, throughout history, mankind has also reacted to such upheavals and brought succour to the uprooted, offered help and shelter...”
But, throughout history, mankind has also reacted to such upheavals and brought succour to the uprooted, offered help and shelter...”
It is a huge task to help and protect refugees and internally displaced persons, and there are many unmet needs.
It is a huge task to help and protect refugees and internally displaced persons, and there are many unmet needs.
At the same time, emerging global trends are compelling us to look at the broad picture of migration.
At the same time, emerging global trends are compelling us to look at the broad picture of migration.
The signs of our time.
The signs of our time.
Climate change is indeed the big amplifier:
Climate change is indeed the big amplifier:
Natural disasters are becoming more disastrous.
Natural disasters are becoming more disastrous.
Livelihoods are eroding faster.
Livelihoods are eroding faster.
There are strong indications that displacement will be a major consequence of global climate change.
There are strong indications that displacement will be a major consequence of global climate change.
People are literally being “uprooted” – to borrow the word Hartling used in his Nobel Lecture.
People are literally being “uprooted” – to borrow the word Hartling used in his Nobel Lecture.
People forced to move is a powerful reminder that urgent action is needed to reduce climate change, in the same way as the ice melting year by year in the Arctic is a wake up call – a reminder of how fast the climate is changing, and of the importance of reaching global climate agreements at the negotiation tables.
People forced to move is a powerful reminder that urgent action is needed to reduce climate change, in the same way as the ice melting year by year in the Arctic is a wake up call – a reminder of how fast the climate is changing, and of the importance of reaching global climate agreements at the negotiation tables.
How should we act now to be ready for this challenge?
How should we act now to be ready for this challenge?
That is the fundamental question we are here to discuss.
That is the fundamental question we are here to discuss.
The Crown Princess has just given us a portrait of the man whose name we are borrowing for this meeting – Fridtjof Nansen – on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
The Crown Princess has just given us a portrait of the man whose name we are borrowing for this meeting – Fridtjof Nansen – on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
His legacy – as a polar explorer, scientist, nation builder, internationalist and humanitarian – is truly global, and highly relevant to the topic of this conference: climate change and displacement.
His legacy – as a polar explorer, scientist, nation builder, internationalist and humanitarian – is truly global, and highly relevant to the topic of this conference: climate change and displacement.
As a scientist, 120 years ago, Nansen was preoccupied with the ecosystems and sea currents in the Arctic, as he was amazed to discover that driftwood from Siberia was found on Greenland.
As a scientist, 120 years ago, Nansen was preoccupied with the ecosystems and sea currents in the Arctic, as he was amazed to discover that driftwood from Siberia was found on Greenland.
He studied how the polar ice changed over time and the consequences of such change.
He studied how the polar ice changed over time and the consequences of such change.
Nansen was – as we have just heard – the first High Commissioner for Refugees, under the League of Nations.
Nansen was – as we have just heard – the first High Commissioner for Refugees, under the League of Nations.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his efforts to deal with the humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of refugees, stateless people and prisoners of war stranded after World War I.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his efforts to deal with the humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of refugees, stateless people and prisoners of war stranded after World War I.
One of the ways to honour Nansen – in addition to remembering his polar achievements – is to allow ourselves to be inspired by his legacy as we respond to the challenge of climate change and displacement in the 21st century.
One of the ways to honour Nansen – in addition to remembering his polar achievements – is to allow ourselves to be inspired by his legacy as we respond to the challenge of climate change and displacement in the 21st century.
As these waters may prove turbulent – if I may use such imagery – we should look to Nansen for inspiration and courage.
As these waters may prove turbulent – if I may use such imagery – we should look to Nansen for inspiration and courage.
He was an outstanding navigator and an innovative humanitarian.
He was an outstanding navigator and an innovative humanitarian.
This is why we – in discussion with the UNHCR – have come up with the idea of establishing a common set of broad principles – the Nansen principles – that should underpin actions to prevent or manage displacement, and protect displaced people in the face of climate change.
This is why we – in discussion with the UNHCR – have come up with the idea of establishing a common set of broad principles – the Nansen principles – that should underpin actions to prevent or manage displacement, and protect displaced people in the face of climate change.
I will now say a few words about some of these principles.
I will now say a few words about some of these principles.
You will have an opportunity to read about them in detail during the conference.
You will have an opportunity to read about them in detail during the conference.
First, we need to base our response on solid knowledge and clear thinking about the complex, international issues at hand.
First, we need to base our response on solid knowledge and clear thinking about the complex, international issues at hand.
We must build a robust understanding of the nature of climate change and its implications for ecological and human welfare.
We must build a robust understanding of the nature of climate change and its implications for ecological and human welfare.