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But if the Palestinian state-to-be is to break out of its structural donor dependence and become sustainable, it needs political and economic space to do so.
But if the Palestinian state-to-be is to break out of its structural donor dependence and become sustainable, it needs political and economic space to do so.
The restricted access to resources and markets in Area C and East Jerusalem – as well as to foreign markets – is a major barrier to economic growth in the private sector, the potential of which must be tapped to fuel the drive towards independence.
The restricted access to resources and markets in Area C and East Jerusalem – as well as to foreign markets – is a major barrier to economic growth in the private sector, the potential of which must be tapped to fuel the drive towards independence.
Unless action is taken in the near future to address the remaining obstacles to private sector development, the institutions, painstakingly developed, will not be able to underpin a viable state.
Unless action is taken in the near future to address the remaining obstacles to private sector development, the institutions, painstakingly developed, will not be able to underpin a viable state.
Thus, the viability of a future Palestinian state will not only be determined by the strength of its institutions, but also its ability to sustain economic growth.
Thus, the viability of a future Palestinian state will not only be determined by the strength of its institutions, but also its ability to sustain economic growth.
This applies to all the constituent parts of the Palestinian Territory, but above all Gaza is a case in point.
This applies to all the constituent parts of the Palestinian Territory, but above all Gaza is a case in point.
The easing of import restrictions will have little impact on economic growth so long as the ban on exports is maintained.
The easing of import restrictions will have little impact on economic growth so long as the ban on exports is maintained.
And let us not forget that human imperatives have economic and political implications, too.
And let us not forget that human imperatives have economic and political implications, too.
It is just as vital to lift the restrictions on the movement of people.
It is just as vital to lift the restrictions on the movement of people.
They cannot be fenced in indefinitely.
They cannot be fenced in indefinitely.
At the end of the day, no solution is possible without the people of Gaza having the opportunity to claim their rightful place in – and make their indispensable contribution to – a Palestinian state in peace with Israel.
At the end of the day, no solution is possible without the people of Gaza having the opportunity to claim their rightful place in – and make their indispensable contribution to – a Palestinian state in peace with Israel.
Chair's summary at the meeting
Chair's summary at the meeting
'This support for Ukraine is important for helping to achieve essential restructuring and modernisation,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
- Støtten til Ukraina er viktig for å bidra til nødvendig omstilling og modernisering, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The Ukrainian authorities need to show that they are able to change the culture of poor governance and corruption that triggered the Euromaidan protests.
Ukrainske myndigheter må vise at de makter å endre den ukulturen som utløste Majdan-oppstanden.
The fact that the World Bank and the IMF are now talking in positive terms about the reform process shows that Ukraine is indeed making progress,' said Mr Brende.
At Verdensbanken og Det internasjonale pengefondet nå omtaler fremdriften i reformene i positive ordelag, viser at Ukraina gjør fremskritt, sier Brende.
During the past few weeks the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian Government forces are fighting separatists supported by Russia, has escalated once again.
Gjennom de siste ukene har kampene igjen eskalert i konflikten i Øst-Ukraina, der ukrainske regjeringsstyrker kjemper mot separatister støttet av Russland.
'Ukraine has every right to defend its territorial integrity.
- Ukraina er i sin fulle rett til å forsvare sin territorielle integritet.
It is extremely difficult to carry out reforms while parts of the country are being actively destabilised by pro-Russian separatists backed by the Russian military.
Det er svært krevende å gjennomføre reformer samtidig som deler av landet aktivt destabiliseres av pro-russiske separatister med hjelp fra det russisk militære.
These funds could otherwise have been used on economic reforms.
Dette er midler de ellers kunne brukt på økonomiske reformer, sier Brende.
'Nevertheless, it is crucial that the work to implement the reforms continues unabated.
- Det er likevel viktig at reformene gjennomføres med uforminsket styrke.
Ukraine has to make the transition from being a country with poor governance and widespread corruption to a country governed by the rule of law.
Ukraina må klare overgangen fra en stat med svakt styresett og utbredt korrupsjon til en rettsstat.
This will take time, but the important reforms that have been started must continue.
Det vil ta tid, men de viktige reformene som er startet må fortsette.
Corruption and a stagnated system were two of the key factors that provoked the Maidan protests.
Det var nettopp kampen mot korrupsjon og et stagnert system som forårsaket Majdan-opprøret.
That is why the reforms are so vital,' Mr Brende said.
Derfor er reformene så viktige, sier Brende.
NOK 200 million to support reforms in Ukraine
200 millioner kroner til reformer i Ukraina
Norway is to provide NOK 200 million in budget support to Ukraine to support the Ukrainian Government's work to carry out reforms.
Norge utbetaler nå 200 millioner kroner i budsjettstøtte til Ukraina for å støtte opp om den ukrainske regjeringens reformarbeid.
Amman, Jordan, 20 June 2013
Amman, Jordan, 20. juni 2013
Your Royal Highnesses, High Commissioner, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen
Your Royal Highnesses, High Commissioner, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen
Let me start by thanking my dear friend, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, the UNHCR staff, Humanitarian Coordinator Andrew Harper and, not least, the Jordanian Government for enabling us to mark World Refugee Day here in Jordan.
Let me start by thanking my dear friend, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, António Guterres, the UNHCR staff, Humanitarian Coordinator Andrew Harper and, not least, the Jordanian Government for enabling us to mark World Refugee Day here in Jordan.
I am impressed by your level of commitment and dedication to meeting the needs of refugees in this country.
I am impressed by your level of commitment and dedication to meeting the needs of refugees in this country.
The plight of refugees and displaced persons is of grave concern to Norway, and has been so since the 1951 Refugee Convention and the establishment of UNHCR.
The plight of refugees and displaced persons is of grave concern to Norway, and has been so since the 1951 Refugee Convention and the establishment of UNHCR.
Both are keys to the protection of refugees worldwide.
Both are keys to the protection of refugees worldwide.
Right from the start, Norway has strongly supported UNHCR, politically, financially and logistically.
Right from the start, Norway has strongly supported UNHCR, politically, financially and logistically.
The fact that I am travelling with the High Commissioner on this important visit to Jordan demonstrates the strength of our relationship.
The fact that I am travelling with the High Commissioner on this important visit to Jordan demonstrates the strength of our relationship.
World Refugee Day is being marked in all corners of the world.
World Refugee Day is being marked in all corners of the world.
But it was the High Commissioner who chose Jordan as his destination this year.
But it was the High Commissioner who chose Jordan as his destination this year.
Sad to say, there are good reasons for this.
Sad to say, there are good reasons for this.
Jordan has a long history as a generous host for Palestinian refugees.
Jordan has a long history as a generous host for Palestinian refugees.
It has also served as a safe haven for people fleeing from sectarian violence and persecution in Iraq.
It has also served as a safe haven for people fleeing from sectarian violence and persecution in Iraq.
The reason why we are here today, however, is the rapidly growing number of refugees from the conflict in Syria.
The reason why we are here today, however, is the rapidly growing number of refugees from the conflict in Syria.
Yesterday I went to the border and met people as they crossed over into Jordan.
Yesterday I went to the border and met people as they crossed over into Jordan.
Today I went with Mr Guterres to the Zatari refugee camp and met men, women and children who had left their homes and most of what goes with life at home: relatives, friends, neighbours, jobs and schools, their familiar surroundings.
Today I went with Mr Guterres to the Zatari refugee camp and met men, women and children who had left their homes and most of what goes with life at home: relatives, friends, neighbours, jobs and schools, their familiar surroundings.
In short all that makes up an ordinary daily life and that we all take for granted.
In short all that makes up an ordinary daily life and that we all take for granted.
A camp cannot compensate for these losses, but it can provide temporary relief, shelter, food, and basic health services.
A camp cannot compensate for these losses, but it can provide temporary relief, shelter, food, and basic health services.
Hearing their stories made a profound impression on me.
Hearing their stories made a profound impression on me.
I was moved to see the courage they are showing as they now embark on an uncertain future in an unfamiliar environment.
I was moved to see the courage they are showing as they now embark on an uncertain future in an unfamiliar environment.
This special day reminds us of the trauma faced by all who are victim of forced displacement, uprooted by violence, persecution or conflict, and their longing for many of the things we often take for granted – such as hope, dignity and justice.
This special day reminds us of the trauma faced by all who are victim of forced displacement, uprooted by violence, persecution or conflict, and their longing for many of the things we often take for granted – such as hope, dignity and justice.
Today, on World Refugee Day, we are encouraged to put on hold our normal lives and reaffirm a shared commitment to our fellow human beings who are fleeing persecution, oppression and fear.
Today, on World Refugee Day, we are encouraged to put on hold our normal lives and reaffirm a shared commitment to our fellow human beings who are fleeing persecution, oppression and fear.
We are here to show that we care - that they are not alone.
We are here to show that we care - that they are not alone.
In fact the crisis that is now unfolding in Syria affects us all.
In fact the crisis that is now unfolding in Syria affects us all.
It is extremely serious.
It is extremely serious.
It could destabilise the whole region.
It could destabilise the whole region.
Therefore it is the top priority of the international community today.
Therefore it is the top priority of the international community today.
We must remember that we need political solutions.
We must remember that we need political solutions.
There is an obligation of the international community and the United Nations’ Security Council.
There is an obligation of the international community and the United Nations’ Security Council.
We are not living up to expectations.
We are not living up to expectations.
We have to do much more to try to get our act together and come up with a common position on what to do.
We have to do much more to try to get our act together and come up with a common position on what to do.
There might be different solutions.
There might be different solutions.
But as long as we do not have a common solution it will produce more tragedy and more refugees.
But as long as we do not have a common solution it will produce more tragedy and more refugees.
Hence, we urge the parties to enter into a negotiation track.
Hence, we urge the parties to enter into a negotiation track.
Geneva II is an important and positive step, which we hope will be the beginning of a political process towards an end to the conflict and a Syria based on democratic principles.
Geneva II is an important and positive step, which we hope will be the beginning of a political process towards an end to the conflict and a Syria based on democratic principles.
The international community must continue to support those affected by the crisis.
The international community must continue to support those affected by the crisis.
We must all respond to the UN’s call for funding.
We must all respond to the UN’s call for funding.
Norway has committed itself to providing 100 million US dollars in humanitarian assistance since the conflict began in 2011.
Norway has committed itself to providing 100 million US dollars in humanitarian assistance since the conflict began in 2011.
A significant part of this contribution is channelled to the efforts of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to help refugees in Syria.
A significant part of this contribution is channelled to the efforts of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to help refugees in Syria.
This work is important for those who receive help.
This work is important for those who receive help.
But it is also important to ensure political stability in the region
But it is also important to ensure political stability in the region
Syria’s neighbours – host countries to more than a 1.6 million refugees – are in need of international support in the form of burden sharing.
Syria’s neighbours – host countries to more than a 1.6 million refugees – are in need of international support in the form of burden sharing.
I have been impressed by the hospitality Jordan and its people have shown to these victims of the horrific and shocking situation in Syria.
I have been impressed by the hospitality Jordan and its people have shown to these victims of the horrific and shocking situation in Syria.
As a country that provides considerable funds to help Syrian refugees in Jordan and its neighbouring countries, Norway greatly appreciates your efforts.
As a country that provides considerable funds to help Syrian refugees in Jordan and its neighbouring countries, Norway greatly appreciates your efforts.
We realise that this task places a heavy burden on all Syria’s neighbouring countries.
We realise that this task places a heavy burden on all Syria’s neighbouring countries.
But without the commitment to keep the borders open, this humanitarian crisis would be far worse.
But without the commitment to keep the borders open, this humanitarian crisis would be far worse.
We applaud the Governments of Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq for their continuous open-border policy.
We applaud the Governments of Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Iraq for their continuous open-border policy.
Today, I have seen and admired the good work and efforts of many important actors: the UNHCR and other UN agencies, NGOs, like the Norwegian Refugee Council, and of course the Government of Jordan.
Today, I have seen and admired the good work and efforts of many important actors: the UNHCR and other UN agencies, NGOs, like the Norwegian Refugee Council, and of course the Government of Jordan.
I have also seen a vast number of refugees who have received, and continue to receive, assistance, support and protection from terrible atrocities in Syria.
I have also seen a vast number of refugees who have received, and continue to receive, assistance, support and protection from terrible atrocities in Syria.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your continued dedication, compassion and commitment.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your continued dedication, compassion and commitment.
Norway will now provide NOK 60 million in humanitarian assistance and support for strengthening the refugee reception system,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Norge vil nå bidra med 60 millioner kroner til nødhjelp og styrking av mottaksapparatet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The refugee situation in Serbia, and in Europe as a whole, was at the top of the agenda when Mr Brende visited Serbia last week.
Flyktningsituasjonen i Serbia og Europa stod øverst på agendaen da utenriksministeren besøkte Serbia forrige uke.
Serbia and Macedonia have become buffer countries between the Schengen Area and Greece and Hungary.
Serbia og Makedonia er blitt bufferland mellom Schengen-landene Hellas og Ungarn.
Most of the refugees who are now travelling through Serbia along the Balkan route were hoping to pass through Hungary to Germany.
Flesteparten av flyktningene som nå reiser gjennom Serbia langs den såkalte Balkan-ruten, ønsker å reise videre gjennom Ungarn til Tyskland.
As Hungary has introduced stricter measures at the Serbian border, it is expected that the situation in Serbia will become considerably more difficult in the time ahead.
Ettersom Ungarn har innført strengere tiltak for flyktninger ved grensen mot Serbia, antas det at situasjonen i Serbia vil bli betydelig forverret i tiden fremover.
‘The refugee situation is a shared European challenge that affects us all.
- Flyktningsituasjonen er en felles europeisk utfordring som angår oss alle.
Both Norway and Serbia want to contribute to a coordinated European policy in this area,’ said Mr Brende.
Både Norge og Serbia ønsker å bidra i en samordnet europeisk politikk på dette området, sier Brende.
Red Cross of Serbia food distribution in Kanjiza reception centre.
Fra flyktningleiren Kanjiza i Serbia hvor serbisk Røde Kors deler ut mat.
Credit: Tommaso Della Longa / IFRC
Foto: Tommaso Della Longa, IFRC
’More than 125 000 refugees and asylum seekers have arrived in Serbia over the last year, and the numbers are expected to increase in the time ahead.
- Over 125 000 flyktninger og asylsøkere har kommet til Serbia det siste året, og antallet kommer trolig til å øke i tiden fremover.
Refugee Council aid workers brought to safety
Hjelpearbeidere fra Flyktninghjelpen i sikkerhet
The four aid workers are on their way back to Nairobi.
De fire hjelpearbeiderne er på vei tilbake til Nairobi.
I was in contact with the Kenyan Foreign Minister yesterday while the investigation was still going on, and expressed my appreciation for the efforts being made by the Kenyan authorities.
Jeg var i kontakt med den kenyanske utenriksministeren i går, mens etterforskningen fortsatt pågikk, og anerkjente kenyanske myndigheters innsats.
Today I will thank the Kenyans for their assistance,” said Mr Støre.
Jeg vil i dag takke alle på kenyansk side for deres bidrag, sier Støre.
“The work being done in poor countries by aid organisations like the Norwegian Refugee Council is essential.
- Arbeidet solidaritetsorganisasjoner, som Flyktninghjelpen, gjør i fattige land er livsviktig.
They help people where they are and are doing an invaluable job.
De hjelper folk der de er, og betydningen av jobben de gjør er enorm.
“Aid workers in the Horn of Africa are at risk, and there are many examples of threats and violence against people who are trying to help others.
- Hjelpearbeidere på Afrikas Horn er utsatt og det er mange eksempler på både trusler og vold mot de som jobber for å hjelpe andre.
Our thoughts go to the family of the Kenyan driver who was killed when the aid workers were abducted,” said Mr Støre.
Våre tanker går til de etterlatte til den kenyanske sjåføren som ble drept da bortføringen fant sted, sier utenriksministeren.
The four international aid workers from the Norwegian Refugee Council were abducted in the Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya on Friday 29 June.
De fire internasjonale hjelpearbeiderne fra Flyktninghjelpen ble bortført i Dadaab-leiren i Kenya fredag 29. juni.
‘These instructions represent an important tightening of Norway’s asylum practice.
– Instruksen er en viktig innstramning i asylpraksisen.
Read the instructions here (Norwegian only)
Les instruksen her
The instructions follow on from the agreement of 19 November 2015 between the Labour Party, Conservative Party, Progress Party, Christian Democratic Party, Centre Party and Liberal Party on measures to address the refugee crisis.
Instruksen følger opp avtalen mellom Ap, Høyre, Frp, KrF, Sp og Venstre av 19. november 2015 om tiltak for å møte flyktningkrisen.
This means that these instructions mark a significant change in immigration practice,’ said Ms Listhaug.
Instruksen innebærer en betydelig omlegging av praksisen på utlendingsfeltet, sier Listhaug videre.
These instructions will not apply to quota refugees or to refugees who have already been given permanent residence permits or granted residence on humanitarian grounds.
Instruksen gjelder ikke for kvoteflyktninger eller flyktninger som allerede har fått permanent oppholdstillatelse eller opphold på humanitært grunnlag.
Oslo, 19 May 2008
Oslo, 19. mai 2008
Norway must concentrate on four challenges in the years to come: Climate change and the increase in natural disasters, the new face of conflicts, the challenges facing the growing humanitarian enterprise, and the need to continue humanitarian reform, State Secretary Raymond Johansen said in his opening speech at an annual conference.
Norge må konsentrere seg om fire humanitærpolitiske hovedutfordringer framover: Klimaendringene og flere naturkatastrofer, det nye konfliktmønsteret, mer profesjonalisering av det humanitære systemet og fortsatt humanitær reform, påpekte Raymond Johansen under åpningsinnlegget på Flyktninghjelpens årskonferanse.
Dear friends.
Dear friends.
Dear Elisabeth.
Dear Elisabeth.
It is an honour for me to address you today.
It is an honour for me to address you today.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to meet old and new friends and to be together with all of you this morning.
I am pleased to have this opportunity to meet old and new friends and to be together with all of you this morning.
I will concentrate on four challenges that I believe will be essential for the humanitarian agencies in the years to come: First climate change and the increase in natural disasters, second the new face of conflicts, third the challenges facing the growing humanitarian enterprise, and finally the need to continue humanitarian reform.
I will concentrate on four challenges that I believe will be essential for the humanitarian agencies in the years to come: First climate change and the increase in natural disasters, second the new face of conflicts, third the challenges facing the growing humanitarian enterprise, and finally the need to continue humanitarian reform.
Climate change and natural disasters
Climate change and natural disasters
The first challenge relates to climate change and natural disasters.
The first challenge relates to climate change and natural disasters.
I will not talk about the causes and nature of climate change here, but will focus on what we as humanitarians need to grasp, namely the scale and nature of the change we are experiencing.
I will not talk about the causes and nature of climate change here, but will focus on what we as humanitarians need to grasp, namely the scale and nature of the change we are experiencing.
Two major disasters occurred during Pentecost: Cyclone Nargis in Burma, and the massive 7.9 earthquake in the Sichuan province in China.
Two major disasters occurred during Pentecost: Cyclone Nargis in Burma, and the massive 7.9 earthquake in the Sichuan province in China.
There are two things in particular that struck me after the disasters.
There are two things in particular that struck me after the disasters.
First, the magnitude in terms of the number of people who have lost everything.
First, the magnitude in terms of the number of people who have lost everything.
The UN estimates that, in Burma, up to 2.5 million people are severely affected.
The UN estimates that, in Burma, up to 2.5 million people are severely affected.