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Now, however, when Norway’s performance has improved, I find the PISA study very relevant.
Now, however, when Norway’s performance has improved, I find the PISA study very relevant.
Now, my view is that the PISA provides very convincing evidence of my Government’s successful education policy.
Now, my view is that the PISA provides very convincing evidence of my Government’s successful education policy.
Today, five years after the crisis hit, growth in the global economy remains weak.
Today, five years after the crisis hit, growth in the global economy remains weak.
We are facing a deep and enduring economic crisis – a jobs crisis.
We are facing a deep and enduring economic crisis – a jobs crisis.
According to the ILO, 200 million people are unemployed in the world today.
According to the ILO, 200 million people are unemployed in the world today.
And long-term unemployment has reached alarming levels in several countries.
And long-term unemployment has reached alarming levels in several countries.
Yes, it is true, stock markets have improved lately.
Yes, it is true, stock markets have improved lately.
But this crisis is not over until the unemployment has come down.
But this crisis is not over until the unemployment has come down.
Labour is without doubt our most valuable economic resource.
Labour is without doubt our most valuable economic resource.
It is the most important asset of any nation.
It is the most important asset of any nation.
We simply cannot afford to waste it.
We simply cannot afford to waste it.
Youth unemployment is a particular concern to me.
Youth unemployment is a particular concern to me.
Today, 17 per cent of young people in OECD countries are unemployed.
Today, 17 per cent of young people in OECD countries are unemployed.
That is twice the general rate.
That is twice the general rate.
And those who are working are often trapped in low-quality jobs or have only temporary contracts.
And those who are working are often trapped in low-quality jobs or have only temporary contracts.
So many skills and so much young talent untapped.
So many skills and so much young talent untapped.
The long-term impact of this will be grave.
The long-term impact of this will be grave.
Once a high level of unemployment is established, it is very difficult to bring it down.
Once a high level of unemployment is established, it is very difficult to bring it down.
Unemployment erodes skills and human capital.
Unemployment erodes skills and human capital.
The longer you are unemployed, the less attractive you are in the labour market.
The longer you are unemployed, the less attractive you are in the labour market.
That is why the growing rates of long-term unemployment are of such great concern.
That is why the growing rates of long-term unemployment are of such great concern.
Also, we should keep in mind that the labour market is an important arena for social interaction.
Also, we should keep in mind that the labour market is an important arena for social interaction.
Without a job many people lose self-esteem and dignity.
Without a job many people lose self-esteem and dignity.
Long term unemployment and social exclusion may also give rise to social and political instability.
Long term unemployment and social exclusion may also give rise to social and political instability.
Therefore, I repeat, this crisis is not over until the unemployment has come down.
Therefore, I repeat, this crisis is not over until the unemployment has come down.
International co-operation is more important than ever.
International co-operation is more important than ever.
Since one country’s exports are another country’s imports, we cannot all export our way out of the crisis.
Since one country’s exports are another country’s imports, we cannot all export our way out of the crisis.
Similar(ly),
Similar(ly),
When all countries cut spending at the same time, growth is undermined everywhere.
When all countries cut spending at the same time, growth is undermined everywhere.
The result may be that it becomes even more difficult to reach fiscal targets.
The result may be that it becomes even more difficult to reach fiscal targets.
In saying this, I am well aware that some countries simply do not have a choice.
In saying this, I am well aware that some countries simply do not have a choice.
They have to consolidate their public finances, even during a time of recession.
They have to consolidate their public finances, even during a time of recession.
However, others should not tighten their belts too much, too fast, because excessive budget cuts in an economic downturn can easily reduce economic growth, deepen the job crisis and make it even more difficult to address medium and long-term fiscal challenges.
However, others should not tighten their belts too much, too fast, because excessive budget cuts in an economic downturn can easily reduce economic growth, deepen the job crisis and make it even more difficult to address medium and long-term fiscal challenges.
Let me point to three areas that I believe are essential for solving the long term fiscal challenges.
Let me point to three areas that I believe are essential for solving the long term fiscal challenges.
Tax reform
Tax reform
Pension reform and
Pension reform and
Improved labour markets
Improved labour markets
Tax policy has always been a key issue to the OECD.
Tax policy has always been a key issue to the OECD.
The aim has been to ensure a level playing field for companies based in different countries and prevent double taxation.
The aim has been to ensure a level playing field for companies based in different countries and prevent double taxation.
In recent years, however, the discussion has taken another turn.
In recent years, however, the discussion has taken another turn.
Now, the international community is increasingly concerned with preventing double non-taxation.
Now, the international community is increasingly concerned with preventing double non-taxation.
By aggressive tax planning, international corporations can avoid paying their fair share of taxes.
By aggressive tax planning, international corporations can avoid paying their fair share of taxes.
With public finances under strain in many countries, people have to endure higher taxes and poorer public services.
With public finances under strain in many countries, people have to endure higher taxes and poorer public services.
We cannot then accept that international corporations do not contribute at all.
We cannot then accept that international corporations do not contribute at all.
We should all be concerned about the erosion of national tax bases.
We should all be concerned about the erosion of national tax bases.
The OECD project Base Erosion and Profit Shifting - which you will discuss later today - is therefore very important.
The OECD project Base Erosion and Profit Shifting - which you will discuss later today - is therefore very important.
This project will help the international community address aggressive tax planning.
This project will help the international community address aggressive tax planning.
It will require broad international cooperation.
It will require broad international cooperation.
But the good news is that stopping tax evasion and limiting the use of tax havens is a win-win situation.
But the good news is that stopping tax evasion and limiting the use of tax havens is a win-win situation.
It expands the tax base, it increases tax revenues, and it allows us to reduce tax rates.
It expands the tax base, it increases tax revenues, and it allows us to reduce tax rates.
Therefore, we should all strengthen our national efforts to plug tax holes in our respective national tax codes.
Therefore, we should all strengthen our national efforts to plug tax holes in our respective national tax codes.
Also, we should strengthen our international efforts through international tax treaties.
Also, we should strengthen our international efforts through international tax treaties.
Through a Nordic project, Norway has in recent years signed bilateral information exchange agreements with 40 states on the OECDs list of 43 so called tax havens.
Through a Nordic project, Norway has in recent years signed bilateral information exchange agreements with 40 states on the OECDs list of 43 so called tax havens.
In addition, we should continue to keep the fight against tax avoidance a top priority in all relevant international fora.
In addition, we should continue to keep the fight against tax avoidance a top priority in all relevant international fora.
I am happy that EU, as well as the G8 and the G20 have made tax avoidance a top priority.
I am happy that EU, as well as the G8 and the G20 have made tax avoidance a top priority.
I also call on the OECD to keep tax reform and the fight against tax evasion on top of its agenda.
I also call on the OECD to keep tax reform and the fight against tax evasion on top of its agenda.
Of equal importance is the issue of pension reform.
Of equal importance is the issue of pension reform.
The population in most OECD countries is aging.
The population in most OECD countries is aging.
Fortunately life expectancy is increasing.
Fortunately life expectancy is increasing.
Un fortunately birth rates are decreasing.
Un fortunately birth rates are decreasing.
The result is an increased dependency ratio.
The result is an increased dependency ratio.
If not addressed, pension obligations will put public finances under further strain in the years ahead.
If not addressed, pension obligations will put public finances under further strain in the years ahead.
Pension reforms that encourage longer working lives should therefore be high on the political agenda.
Pension reforms that encourage longer working lives should therefore be high on the political agenda.
Another way of reducing unemployment is through active labour market policies.
Another way of reducing unemployment is through active labour market policies.
For instance, programmes that help people keep their skills up-to-date are important.
For instance, programmes that help people keep their skills up-to-date are important.
I therefore welcome the OECD’s Skills Strategy.
I therefore welcome the OECD’s Skills Strategy.
Norway will be the first country to develop a strategy under this initiative.
Norway will be the first country to develop a strategy under this initiative.
My experience is that close cooperation between the government and strong social partners is a great advantage for the labour market.
My experience is that close cooperation between the government and strong social partners is a great advantage for the labour market.
It reduces the risk of conflict, and it ensures a stable framework for business and workers.
It reduces the risk of conflict, and it ensures a stable framework for business and workers.
Jobs, equality and trust – are the themes of our meeting today.
Jobs, equality and trust – are the themes of our meeting today.
It used to be the standard view that countries had to choose between economic growth and income equality.
It used to be the standard view that countries had to choose between economic growth and income equality.
I think that this approach is too simplistic.
I think that this approach is too simplistic.
Actually, the Nordic experience is the opposite.
Actually, the Nordic experience is the opposite.
The Nordic countries have high growth combined with high degree of income equality.
The Nordic countries have high growth combined with high degree of income equality.
One reason for this is women’s participation in the labour market.
One reason for this is women’s participation in the labour market.
In my country the labour participation rate for women has risen from below 50 per cent in the early 1970s to almost 80 per cent today.
In my country the labour participation rate for women has risen from below 50 per cent in the early 1970s to almost 80 per cent today.
This has contributed greatly not only to economic growth, but also to gender equality and overall national wellbeing.
This has contributed greatly not only to economic growth, but also to gender equality and overall national wellbeing.
Thus, investments in day care for children and parental leave, may also be good investments that secure high employment.
Thus, investments in day care for children and parental leave, may also be good investments that secure high employment.
Gender equality, universal education and health care contribute both to equality and economic growth.
Gender equality, universal education and health care contribute both to equality and economic growth.
I also believe that an active climate policy could go hand-in-hand with economic growth.
I also believe that an active climate policy could go hand-in-hand with economic growth.
We must not put ourselves in a situation in which we have to choose between the environment and the economy.
We must not put ourselves in a situation in which we have to choose between the environment and the economy.
I’m convinced that it is possible to reconcile the two.
I’m convinced that it is possible to reconcile the two.
My view is - and I know this is also the view of the OECD – that the key is carbon pricing.
My view is - and I know this is also the view of the OECD – that the key is carbon pricing.
By putting a price on carbon, we make it profitable to reduce emissions, and to develop climate friendly technologies.
By putting a price on carbon, we make it profitable to reduce emissions, and to develop climate friendly technologies.
I hope OECD will continue to keep climate high on its agenda.
I hope OECD will continue to keep climate high on its agenda.
Because to solve this complex, long term and global problem;
Because to solve this complex, long term and global problem;
we need your insight, your sharp analysis, and your evidence based approach.
we need your insight, your sharp analysis, and your evidence based approach.
The global economy is at a critical juncture.
The global economy is at a critical juncture.
Short-term risks are somewhat lower than they were a year ago, but the long-term challenges remain largely unchanged.
Short-term risks are somewhat lower than they were a year ago, but the long-term challenges remain largely unchanged.
To steer our economies out of these troubled waters – while at the same time dealing with the threat of climate change –
To steer our economies out of these troubled waters – while at the same time dealing with the threat of climate change –
we need to cooperate,
we need to cooperate,
we need to exchange views and experiences,
we need to exchange views and experiences,
and we need sound analyses - even if we do not always like the results of the analyses we get.
and we need sound analyses - even if we do not always like the results of the analyses we get.
In short: we need a strong OECD.
In short: we need a strong OECD.
I believe that the 2013 Ministerial Council Meeting presents a great opportunity to take our cooperation forward.
I believe that the 2013 Ministerial Council Meeting presents a great opportunity to take our cooperation forward.
Call for international cooperation to plug tax holes
Oppfordrer til styrket internasjonalt samarbeid for å tette skattehull
International Planned Parenthood Federation 60th Anniversary, Pretoria, 27h November 2012
International Planned Parenthood Federation 60th Anniversary, Pretoria, 27. november 2012
Everyone should be allowed to decide over their own body, without fear of stigmatisation or prosecution.
Everyone should be allowed to decide over their own body, without fear of stigmatisation or prosecution.
Sexual and reproductive rights are human rights, said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås in his keynote speech at the International Planned Parenthood Federation 60th Anniversary in Pretoria, 27 November.
Sexual and reproductive rights are human rights, sa utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås bl.a. under sitt foredrag ved International Planned Parenthood Federation 60-årsmarkering i Pretoria, 27. november 2012.
I grew up under tables in different meeting rooms, accompanying my mother who worked in the women’s front in Norway.
I grew up under tables in different meeting rooms, accompanying my mother who worked in the women’s front in Norway.
At a very early age, I learnt to be silent when grown-up women talked.
At a very early age, I learnt to be silent when grown-up women talked.
They discussed two issues:
They discussed two issues:
A woman’s right to make her own decisions concerning her own body and pregnancy.
A woman’s right to make her own decisions concerning her own body and pregnancy.
Access to abortion.
Access to abortion.
The right of every woman to have the same opportunities as men in society, access to education and employment.
The right of every woman to have the same opportunities as men in society, access to education and employment.
The access to kindergartens free of charge.
The access to kindergartens free of charge.
The cause of women’s rights is close to my heart, obviously due to my upbringing.
The cause of women’s rights is close to my heart, obviously due to my upbringing.
Let me tell you why.
Let me tell you why.
Yesterday I arrived here from Malawi, where 635 women in 100.000 die at birth.
Yesterday I arrived here from Malawi, where 635 women in 100.000 die at birth.
That is a 100 times higher maternal death rate than in Norway, my home country.
That is a 100 times higher maternal death rate than in Norway, my home country.
In Malawi, 9 per cent of all women marry before the age of 15; 50 per cent marry before the age of 18.
In Malawi, 9 per cent of all women marry before the age of 15; 50 per cent marry before the age of 18.
I met with young mothers, including a 16-year-old mother of three.
I met with young mothers, including a 16-year-old mother of three.
These young mothers wanted their children to have the education they themselves never had because they were mothers instead of pupils and students.
These young mothers wanted their children to have the education they themselves never had because they were mothers instead of pupils and students.
This meeting strengthened my determination to support women against pressure from conservative religious forces seeking to curb their sexual and reproductive rights.
This meeting strengthened my determination to support women against pressure from conservative religious forces seeking to curb their sexual and reproductive rights.
Fortunately, many women — including President Joyce Banda— are putting this issue at the top of the political agenda.
Fortunately, many women — including President Joyce Banda— are putting this issue at the top of the political agenda.
Their message is clear:
Their message is clear:
President of Malawi Joyce Banda and Minister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås: Young women must have our support so they can exercise their right to decide.
Malawis president Joyce Banda og utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås: Unge kvinner må støttes så de kan øve sin rett til å bestemme .
(Photo: Svein Bæra, MFA)
(Foto: Svein Bæra, UD)
It is our common obligation to support young girls and women so they can exercise their right to decide.
It is our common obligation to support young girls and women so they can exercise their right to decide.
You, ladies and gentlemen, are an invaluable partner for us in this fight.
You, ladies and gentlemen, are an invaluable partner for us in this fight.
You are providing sexual and reproductive health services to millions of people, mostly among vulnerable and marginalized groups in society.
You are providing sexual and reproductive health services to millions of people, mostly among vulnerable and marginalized groups in society.
You are also providing unique insights into the situation on the ground through your member associations in 172 countries, thousands of staff and millions of volunteers.
You are also providing unique insights into the situation on the ground through your member associations in 172 countries, thousands of staff and millions of volunteers.
Your presence and your voice are crucial for creating and implementing good policies and strategies.
Your presence and your voice are crucial for creating and implementing good policies and strategies.
Through your advocacy efforts you are at the forefront of the current mobilisation of efforts to protect sexual and reproductive rights.
Through your advocacy efforts you are at the forefront of the current mobilisation of efforts to protect sexual and reproductive rights.
You are the largest sexual and reproductive health and rights organisation in the world in terms of membership.
You are the largest sexual and reproductive health and rights organisation in the world in terms of membership.
By bringing new evidence and new methods to the global table, you are shaping how we think and talk about sexual and reproductive health and rights.
By bringing new evidence and new methods to the global table, you are shaping how we think and talk about sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Vision 2020, which is currently under development, shows how you are preparing for the future and ensuring that civil society is included in the global debate on the post-2015 agenda.
Vision 2020, which is currently under development, shows how you are preparing for the future and ensuring that civil society is included in the global debate on the post-2015 agenda.
I support your aim of keeping sexual rights and reproductive rights at the core of the rapidly changing development agenda – I will support you all the way.
I support your aim of keeping sexual rights and reproductive rights at the core of the rapidly changing development agenda – I will support you all the way.
Like gender equality, young people’s rights, participation and needs are particular priorities for Norway.
Like gender equality, young people’s rights, participation and needs are particular priorities for Norway.
Like women, young people have significant unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health services.
Like women, young people have significant unmet needs for sexual and reproductive health services.
And their rights are under constant pressure in many parts of the world.
And their rights are under constant pressure in many parts of the world.
We know that pregnancy-related complications are the number one cause of death among girls between 15 and 19 in low- and middle-income countries.
We know that pregnancy-related complications are the number one cause of death among girls between 15 and 19 in low- and middle-income countries.
We know that almost half (42 per cent) of new HIV infections among young people occur in the 15–24 age group.
We know that almost half (42 per cent) of new HIV infections among young people occur in the 15–24 age group.
We also know that providing access to youth-friendly health services and sexual education and reducing early marriage and childbirth are key factors for better sexual and reproductive health.
We also know that providing access to youth-friendly health services and sexual education and reducing early marriage and childbirth are key factors for better sexual and reproductive health.
And if we are to make any progress in reaching young people, their points of view must be heard.
And if we are to make any progress in reaching young people, their points of view must be heard.
Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they have the power to change the world today.
Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they have the power to change the world today.
IPPF has played an invaluable role in bringing young people’s voices forward.
IPPF has played an invaluable role in bringing young people’s voices forward.
This September, 40 young leaders from different countries, fields and organisations gathered for an IPPF conference in Oslo to explore how they could learn from each other and work together to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights.
This September, 40 young leaders from different countries, fields and organisations gathered for an IPPF conference in Oslo to explore how they could learn from each other and work together to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights.