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University of Bergen Work Experience 2005-2009: Senior Adviser, Office of the Prime Minister 2003-2005: Adviser to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs in Tanzania.
Universitetet i Bergen Yrkeserfaring 2005-2009: Seniorrådgiver, Statsministerens kontor 2003-2005: Rådgiver for Finansdepartementet i Tanzania.
Former State Secretary Morten Søberg (Centre Party)
Tidligere statssekretær Morten Søberg (Sp)
22.12.2010-16.10.2013
(Perioden 22.12.2010-16.10.2013)
Born: 1969 Marital status: Married, three children
Født: 1969 Sivilstatus: Gift, 3 barn
Education: 2003: PhD (Economics), University of Oslo (Doctoral thesis: “Papers in experimental economics: Methodology, trading institutions and voting rules”)
Utdanning: 2003: Dr.polit.; doktorgrad i samfunnsøkonomi fra Universitetet i Oslo (Doktoravhandling: “Papers in experimental economics: Methodology, trading institutions and voting rules”)
1994: BSc Philosophy and Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
1994: BSc Philosophy and Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Miscellaneous: 2010: Chairman of the Council of The Ivar Aasen Centre 2006-2008: Board member, Noregs Mållag (The New Norwegian Language Society) 1976-1983: Soprano in The Nidaros Cathedral Boys’ Choir, Trondheim
Annet: 2010: Rådsordførar, Nynorsk kultursentrum 2006-2008: Styremedlem, Noregs Mållag 1976-1983: Sopran i Nidarosdomens Guttekor, Trondheim
The report from the peer review of Norway's policies for sustainable development is now available in English.
Rapporten fra peer review-evalueringen av Norges politikk for bærekraftig utvikling er nå oversatt til engelsk.
The summary thus also gives a brief overview of main aspects of the new strategy, which will be translated to English later.
Oppsummeringen gir dermed også en oversikt over hovedpunkter i den nye bærekraftstrategien.
(31.10.2007)
(31.10.2007)
Evaluation of the Ethical Guidelines for the Government Pension Fund - Global
Evaluering av de etiske retningslinjer for Statens Pensjonsfond
The Norwegian Parliament has decided that the Ethical Guidelines for the Pension Fund – Global shall be evaluated.
Stortinget har besluttet at de etiske retningslinjene for Statens Pensjonsfond – Utland skal evalueres.
The main goals of the evaluation are to:
Målsetning med evalueringen er å:
ensure the overall political consensus,
bevare bred politisk oppslutning
intercept new views and ideas in the area which can strengthen the ethical profile of the Fund.
fange opp innspill som kan være med på å styrke den etiske profilen
Professor Simon Chesterman, New York University School of Law Singapore Programme is appointed to assess the work of the Council on Ethics.
Simon Chesterman er tilknyttet New York University School of Law, The Singapore Programme.
The appointment of The Albright Group and Professor Chesterman was done through a public procurement procedure.
Oppdragene ble tildelt etter en anbudskonkurranse.
The Mandate is available here.
Mandatet for evalueringen kan leses her.
The Ministry is planning to arrange an information meeting in conjunction with the hearing.
Det tas sikte på å invitere høringsinstansene til et informasjonsmøte når notatet sendes ut.
The Ministry of Finance 4 April 2008 presented Report No. 16 to the Storting (2007-2008) On the Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2007.
16 (2007-2008) Om forvaltningen av Statens pensjonsfond i 2007.
Report No. 16 to the Storting (2007-2008)
16 (2007-2008)
Head of Communication Anne-Berit Herstad
Kommunikasjonssjef Anne-Berit Herstad
Press Contact
Pressekontakt
Thank you for the invitation to join you this morning.
Thank you for the invitation to join you this morning.
I welcome this opportunity to exchange views with you.
I welcome this opportunity to exchange views with you.
I have been asked to share my reflections and views on the current challenges regarding migration to Europe and the Schengen cooperation, their impact on the maritime sector, and what needs to be done to deal with these challenges.
I have been asked to share my reflections and views on the current challenges regarding migration to Europe and the Schengen cooperation, their impact on the maritime sector, and what needs to be done to deal with these challenges.
However, before I begin I would like to thank the Norwegian ship-owners and those on board Norwegian vessels for their role in rescuing thousands of people in the Mediterranean.
However, before I begin I would like to thank the Norwegian ship-owners and those on board Norwegian vessels for their role in rescuing thousands of people in the Mediterranean.
You were also among the first here in Europe to alert us of the challenges we now are facing.
You were also among the first here in Europe to alert us of the challenges we now are facing.
[The migration situation in Europe]
[The migration situation in Europe]
Over the past few years, Europe has faced a number of serious challenges: from the financial crisis to the conflict in Ukraine, not to mention the current situation with the arrival of large numbers of asylum seekers.
Over the past few years, Europe has faced a number of serious challenges: from the financial crisis to the conflict in Ukraine, not to mention the current situation with the arrival of large numbers of asylum seekers.
Europe has managed to stay united in its response to the first two challenges.
Europe has managed to stay united in its response to the first two challenges.
The question is now whether it will manage to continue to do so in responding to the third.
The question is now whether it will manage to continue to do so in responding to the third.
Many countries are finding it difficult to deal with the high influx of migrants and asylum seekers.
Many countries are finding it difficult to deal with the high influx of migrants and asylum seekers.
So far, according to official statistics, more than one million people have crossed Europe’s external borders.
So far, according to official statistics, more than one million people have crossed Europe’s external borders.
Many of them are fleeing from persecution and war.
Many of them are fleeing from persecution and war.
Others are simply seeking a better life.
Others are simply seeking a better life.
The international community has a duty to provide protection under the UN Refugee Convention and international human rights instruments.
The international community has a duty to provide protection under the UN Refugee Convention and international human rights instruments.
At the same time, it is important to ensure the speedy return of those who are not in need of international protection.
At the same time, it is important to ensure the speedy return of those who are not in need of international protection.
No country can deal with this situation alone.
No country can deal with this situation alone.
Norway will play an active role in finding effective European solutions, not least through our participation in the Dublin system and our membership of Schengen.
Norway will play an active role in finding effective European solutions, not least through our participation in the Dublin system and our membership of Schengen.
[Cooperation and joint efforts at the European level]
[Cooperation and joint efforts at the European level]
On 15 December, the European Commission presented a new package of measures to address the refugee crisis, and to strengthen the rules governing the Schengen cooperation.
On 15 December, the European Commission presented a new package of measures to address the refugee crisis, and to strengthen the rules governing the Schengen cooperation.
I will leave it to Ambassador Campbell to go into more detail on the measures already taken and those currently being planned in the EU.
I will leave it to Ambassador Campbell to go into more detail on the measures already taken and those currently being planned in the EU.
Let me just make a few general comments.
Let me just make a few general comments.
First of all, I agree with the conclusions adopted by the European Council.
First of all, I agree with the conclusions adopted by the European Council.
These measures address the need for better control, identification and registration of those crossing the external borders, and the need for better burden sharing among European countries.
These measures address the need for better control, identification and registration of those crossing the external borders, and the need for better burden sharing among European countries.
It has been important for the Government to ensure that people are returned to their country of origin as quickly as possible if their application for asylum has been rejected.
It has been important for the Government to ensure that people are returned to their country of origin as quickly as possible if their application for asylum has been rejected.
We therefore welcome the strengthening of the return system in the EU.
We therefore welcome the strengthening of the return system in the EU.
Without joint mechanisms in place, we are likely to see individual countries trying to pass the problems over to others.
Without joint mechanisms in place, we are likely to see individual countries trying to pass the problems over to others.
That will not benefit anyone.
That will not benefit anyone.
[On the proposal for a European border control and coast guard agency]
[On the proposal for a European border control and coast guard agency]
The current Schengen external border controls are not functioning as intended in all countries.
The current Schengen external border controls are not functioning as intended in all countries.
It is necessary to remedy this situation, and to me, it is clear that any workable solution will require a greater degree of European cooperation.
It is necessary to remedy this situation, and to me, it is clear that any workable solution will require a greater degree of European cooperation.
The Commission’s proposal for a European border control and coast guard agency should be seen in this context.
The Commission’s proposal for a European border control and coast guard agency should be seen in this context.
The proposal introduces a shared responsibility for border control, but it is quite clear that the primary responsibility for the control of their external borders rests with the member states.
The proposal introduces a shared responsibility for border control, but it is quite clear that the primary responsibility for the control of their external borders rests with the member states.
Only in extraordinary circumstances will the proposed European border guard be called on to intervene.
Only in extraordinary circumstances will the proposed European border guard be called on to intervene.
External border control is a national responsibility – however the new agency will allow us to strengthen border management if a Schengen country does not fulfil its obligations.
External border control is a national responsibility – however the new agency will allow us to strengthen border management if a Schengen country does not fulfil its obligations.
Some Norwegian politicians have suggested that the proposed legislation implies that our border with Russia may soon be patrolled by foreign border guards.
Some Norwegian politicians have suggested that the proposed legislation implies that our border with Russia may soon be patrolled by foreign border guards.
Let us be clear on this.
Let us be clear on this.
With regard to the border with Russia, Norway is able to fulfil its obligations, and will not need external assistance.
With regard to the border with Russia, Norway is able to fulfil its obligations, and will not need external assistance.
[The EEA grants and funding of asylum and migration projects]
[The EEA grants and funding of asylum and migration projects]
The Government has also taken steps to make it possible to use the EEA and Norway Grants to alleviate the migration and refugee situation.
The Government has also taken steps to make it possible to use the EEA and Norway Grants to alleviate the migration and refugee situation.
Today, Norwegian funding is provided for asylum and migration projects in Greece.
Today, Norwegian funding is provided for asylum and migration projects in Greece.
We want to extend such funding to other countries in order to strengthen the capacity of their asylum and migration authorities.
We want to extend such funding to other countries in order to strengthen the capacity of their asylum and migration authorities.
[The need for long-term solutions – and what we do]
[The need for long-term solutions – and what we do]
Our immediate priorities are to restore control of the Schengen external borders and ensuring the needs of those who have a legitimate need for asylum in Europe.
Our immediate priorities are to restore control of the Schengen external borders and ensuring the needs of those who have a legitimate need for asylum in Europe.
However, we also need to address the more fundamental questions of why people are forced to flee their home countries in order to find safety elsewhere.
However, we also need to address the more fundamental questions of why people are forced to flee their home countries in order to find safety elsewhere.
Any long-term solutions must address the need for major political and social change in vulnerable regions of the world.
Any long-term solutions must address the need for major political and social change in vulnerable regions of the world.
There is no quick fix.
There is no quick fix.
Europe should use its political and economic leverage to support and facilitate the change that is needed.
Europe should use its political and economic leverage to support and facilitate the change that is needed.
This is not only a moral responsibility; it is also in our own interest.
This is not only a moral responsibility; it is also in our own interest.
Norway has therefore taken the initiative for an international donor conference for Syria.
Norway has therefore taken the initiative for an international donor conference for Syria.
We have also increased our humanitarian assistance to Syria and its neighbouring countries.
We have also increased our humanitarian assistance to Syria and its neighbouring countries.
Norway is the sixth largest donor country to the region, and the second largest per capita donor.
Norway is the sixth largest donor country to the region, and the second largest per capita donor.
In vulnerable states in Africa, we will strengthen our efforts towards job creation and economic development.
In vulnerable states in Africa, we will strengthen our efforts towards job creation and economic development.
We need to encourage young people to stay and build a better future at home rather than risk their lives on a dangerous journey to Europe.
We need to encourage young people to stay and build a better future at home rather than risk their lives on a dangerous journey to Europe.
[On the introduction of temporary internal border control]
[On the introduction of temporary internal border control]
The strains on the Schengen system are a concern for us all.
The strains on the Schengen system are a concern for us all.
Measures to increase border control in Europe will significantly affect both passenger and cargo movements.
Measures to increase border control in Europe will significantly affect both passenger and cargo movements.
We need to find ways to deal with the current crisis without losing sight of the need for long-term, sustainable solutions.
We need to find ways to deal with the current crisis without losing sight of the need for long-term, sustainable solutions.
As a temporary measure, we have found it necessary to strengthen controls at our internal borders.
As a temporary measure, we have found it necessary to strengthen controls at our internal borders.
Sweden and Denmark have done the same.
Sweden and Denmark have done the same.
As of 26 November 2015, Norway has imposed a temporary control on passengers on ferries from Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
As of 26 November 2015, Norway has imposed a temporary control on passengers on ferries from Sweden, Denmark and Germany.
This was prolonged for another month 14 January.
This was prolonged for another month 14 January.
I am aware that such ID checks places a burden on ferry companies like Color Line and their crew.
I am aware that such ID checks places a burden on ferry companies like Color Line and their crew.
However I would like to stress that these are temporary measures within the Schengen rules.
However I would like to stress that these are temporary measures within the Schengen rules.
They have been introduced to address an extraordinary situation.
They have been introduced to address an extraordinary situation.
These measures will be lifted as soon as the situation returns to normal.
These measures will be lifted as soon as the situation returns to normal.
As I said earlier, it is my strong conviction is that there are no adequate national solutions to the present crisis.
As I said earlier, it is my strong conviction is that there are no adequate national solutions to the present crisis.
The permanent reinstatement of national border controls in Europe would have serious economic and political consequences.
The permanent reinstatement of national border controls in Europe would have serious economic and political consequences.
Imagine what would happen if Schengen was abolished and permanent national border controls reinstated.
Imagine what would happen if Schengen was abolished and permanent national border controls reinstated.
Thousands of police officers would be needed to control the hundreds of millions of people crossing the internal borders in Europe annually.
Thousands of police officers would be needed to control the hundreds of millions of people crossing the internal borders in Europe annually.
Air traffic alone accounts for nearly 560 million border crossings each year within the EU.
Air traffic alone accounts for nearly 560 million border crossings each year within the EU.
When rail and road transport are included, the total is close to 1 billion.
When rail and road transport are included, the total is close to 1 billion.
By comparison, the number of people crossing the external EU border, is about a quarter of the total number of internal border crossings.
By comparison, the number of people crossing the external EU border, is about a quarter of the total number of internal border crossings.
[Brief comments on maritime policy and cooperation with the EU]
[Brief comments on maritime policy and cooperation with the EU]
Let me also make a few comments on maritime policy cooperation with the EU.
Let me also make a few comments on maritime policy cooperation with the EU.
Norway and the European Union share the ambition of maintaining Europe’s world-leading position in the maritime sector and the competitive edge of our maritime industries.
Norway and the European Union share the ambition of maintaining Europe’s world-leading position in the maritime sector and the competitive edge of our maritime industries.
The Government’s maritime strategy, which we presented last year, clearly sets out our aim to develop strong maritime clusters through increased cooperation between sea-based industries.
The Government’s maritime strategy, which we presented last year, clearly sets out our aim to develop strong maritime clusters through increased cooperation between sea-based industries.
The overriding objective for national and European maritime transport policies and strategies should be the promotion and continued development of the maritime transport industry in Europe with the aim of maintaining its leading position.
The overriding objective for national and European maritime transport policies and strategies should be the promotion and continued development of the maritime transport industry in Europe with the aim of maintaining its leading position.
An integrated approach to ocean management and maritime affairs, as in the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, is also very much in line with Norwegian policy.
An integrated approach to ocean management and maritime affairs, as in the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, is also very much in line with Norwegian policy.
We have actively contributed to the development of the integrated maritime policy at European level since it was launched a decade ago.
We have actively contributed to the development of the integrated maritime policy at European level since it was launched a decade ago.
[Migration and the maritime sector]
[Migration and the maritime sector]
The Norwegian Ship-owners’ Association represents an industry that operates close to 2 000 vessels across the world at all times.
The Norwegian Ship-owners’ Association represents an industry that operates close to 2 000 vessels across the world at all times.
You make more than 100 000 port calls annually, and operate in most of the world’s offshore fields, with crew members from more than 50 countries, including Norway.
You make more than 100 000 port calls annually, and operate in most of the world’s offshore fields, with crew members from more than 50 countries, including Norway.
Shipping is truly the most global of all Norwegian industries.
Shipping is truly the most global of all Norwegian industries.
Shipping is also strongly affected by world events.
Shipping is also strongly affected by world events.
However the Norwegian shipping industry has carried on in the face of war, piracy, terrorism, epidemics, sanctions regimes and conflicts.
However the Norwegian shipping industry has carried on in the face of war, piracy, terrorism, epidemics, sanctions regimes and conflicts.
You handle risk extremely well.
You handle risk extremely well.
The government-industry mechanisms for maritime crisis management contributes to this.
The government-industry mechanisms for maritime crisis management contributes to this.
These mechanisms are to our mutual benefit: Firstly, they enable ships to operate safely in uncertain times.
These mechanisms are to our mutual benefit: Firstly, they enable ships to operate safely in uncertain times.
Secondly, they ensure that the Government has quick access to merchant vessels when needed in times of crisis.
Secondly, they ensure that the Government has quick access to merchant vessels when needed in times of crisis.
I understand that it took your association less than one hour to identify a suitable commercial vessel to carry Syrian chemical weapons in 2014, at the Government’s request.
I understand that it took your association less than one hour to identify a suitable commercial vessel to carry Syrian chemical weapons in 2014, at the Government’s request.
That is truly impressive.
That is truly impressive.
In 2014, as the refugee crisis unfolded, Norwegian vessels in the Mediterranean became heavily involved in saving lives in the Mediterranean.
In 2014, as the refugee crisis unfolded, Norwegian vessels in the Mediterranean became heavily involved in saving lives in the Mediterranean.
You brought attention to these issues in Norway and internationally.
You brought attention to these issues in Norway and internationally.
And last year, when the Government needed a Norwegian merchant vessel to operate for Frontex, there was no shortage of offers.
And last year, when the Government needed a Norwegian merchant vessel to operate for Frontex, there was no shortage of offers.
The crew on Siem Pilot has done a fantastic job of saving lives and ensuring effective border control.
The crew on Siem Pilot has done a fantastic job of saving lives and ensuring effective border control.
I would also like to thank you for the tremendous life-saving efforts by many other Norwegian merchant vessels in the region.
I would also like to thank you for the tremendous life-saving efforts by many other Norwegian merchant vessels in the region.
[Concluding remarks]
[Concluding remarks]
The mass influx of refugees and asylum-seekers poses serious challenges for Europe.
The mass influx of refugees and asylum-seekers poses serious challenges for Europe.
We have a duty to provide assistance and refuge for those who have a legitimate need.
We have a duty to provide assistance and refuge for those who have a legitimate need.