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Tax reforms could also promote financial stability by reducing incentives for excessive leverage in both the financial and nonfinancial corporate sectors.
Tax reforms could also promote financial stability by reducing incentives for excessive leverage in both the financial and nonfinancial corporate sectors.
In this regard, one option worth consideration is the introduction of a tax allowance for increases in equity of the non-oil corporate sector.
In this regard, one option worth consideration is the introduction of a tax allowance for increases in equity of the non-oil corporate sector.
Fiscal space for such a reform could be created by offsetting changes elsewhere in the income tax code.
Fiscal space for such a reform could be created by offsetting changes elsewhere in the income tax code.
Tax reforms could bolster financial stability, economic efficiency, and equity:
Tax reforms could bolster financial stability, economic efficiency, and equity:
Financial stability may also benefit from establishing a more formal framework for countercyclical macroprudential policy.
Financial stability may also benefit from establishing a more formal framework for countercyclical macroprudential policy.
The key objective of such policy is to mitigate the build-up of systemic risk via the use of targeted instruments, such as time-varying adjustments in capital ratios, LTV limits, LTI limits, and risk weights on assets.
The key objective of such policy is to mitigate the build-up of systemic risk via the use of targeted instruments, such as time-varying adjustments in capital ratios, LTV limits, LTI limits, and risk weights on assets.
In the wake of the global financial crisis, many countries—including Norway— are considering strengthening their institutional set-up for macroprudential policymaking.
In the wake of the global financial crisis, many countries—including Norway— are considering strengthening their institutional set-up for macroprudential policymaking.
Good guiding principles for such reforms include to promote operational independence in order to shield macroprudential policy from political cycles, as with monetary policy; to establish clear lines of accountability; to facilitate information-sharing across policymaking institutions; and to bolster the role of the central bank in order to harness its macroeconomic expertise and promote coordination with liquidity management, payment systems oversight, and monetary policy.
Good guiding principles for such reforms include to promote operational independence in order to shield macroprudential policy from political cycles, as with monetary policy; to establish clear lines of accountability; to facilitate information-sharing across policymaking institutions; and to bolster the role of the central bank in order to harness its macroeconomic expertise and promote coordination with liquidity management, payment systems oversight, and monetary policy.
A number of institutional arrangements could achieve these objectives, including the one recently proposed by Norway’s Financial Crisis Commission, especially if mechanisms are included to ensure robust collaboration between the FSA and the central bank in regard to risk identification and information sharing.
A number of institutional arrangements could achieve these objectives, including the one recently proposed by Norway’s Financial Crisis Commission, especially if mechanisms are included to ensure robust collaboration between the FSA and the central bank in regard to risk identification and information sharing.
We are grateful for the very warm welcome extended by all that we have met during our discussions.
We are grateful for the very warm welcome extended by all that we have met during our discussions.
Webcast from the press conference
Webcast from the press conference
Press release from the Ministry of Finance, Norway
Press release from the Ministry of Finance, Norway
IMF presents its views on the Norwegian economy
IMF med ny vurdering av norsk økonomi - artikkel IV konsultasjon 2011
Former Prime Minister Odvar Nordli
Tidligere statsminister Odvar Nordli
(Government period 15 January 1976 - 4 February 1981)
(Perioden 15. januar 1976 - 4. februar 1981)
Former State Secretary Kristian Dahlberg Hauge (Progress Party)
Tidligere statssekretær Kristian Dahlberg Hauge (FrP)
Born: 1977 Marital status: Married, two children
Født: 1977 Sivilstatus: Gift, to barn
Municipality Councillor, Municipality of Trondheim, 2003-2013 Fire Engineer, Trondheim Fire Service, 2001-2003 County Secretary of Sør-Trøndelag Progress Party, 2000-2001
Kommunalråd i Trondheim kommune, 2003–2013 Branningeniør i Trondheim brannvesen, 2001–2003 Fylkessekretær Sør-Trøndelag FrP, 2000–2001
Master of Science, civil and environmental engineering (sivilingeniør), NTNU, 2000
Sivilingeniør fra NTNU, Bygg- og miljøteknikk, 2000
Photo archive of Ronny Røste
Bilder
Child mortality was halved in the period from 1990 to 2013, but still 6.3 million children die every year before they reach the age of five.
Fra 1990 til 2013 er verdens barnedødelighet blitt halvert, men fortsatt dør 6,3 millioner barn hvert år før de fyller fem år.
The number of children without access to schooling has been halved since 1990, but 58 million children and 70 million young people do not attend school today.
Antallet barn uten skoletilbud er halvert siden 1990, men 58 millioner barn og 70 millioner ungdommer går i dag ikke på skole.
‘Despite the progress that has been made, the health situation in many parts of the world is precarious.
- Til tross for stor fremgang, er helsesituasjonen i mange deler av verden svært sårbar.
The quality of education is poor in many countries, and girls in particular often leave school far too early.
Kvaliteten på utdanning er svært mangelfull i mange land, og spesielt jenter slutter alt for tidlig på skolen.
Development policy in the future will entail more than just aid.
Fremtidens utviklingspolitikk er ikke bare bistand.
We must all pull together,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Her må alle krefter bidra, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Once they are adopted, the new goals will apply for all countries, including Norway.
De nye bærekraftsmålene vil gjelde for alle land i verden, inkludert Norge.
These are increasingly affecting poor countries as well.
Dette rammer også i økende grad fattige land.
For more information, see http://www.norad.no/no/aktuelt/visjon-2030 (in Norwegian only)
For mer informasjon, se www.norad.no/Visjon2030
A new set of global sustainable development goals for the period up to 2030 are to be adopted at the UN General Assembly in 2015.
FNs generalforsamling skal i 2015 vedta nye, globale bærekraftsmål for årene frem mot 2030.
State Secretary André R. Kolve (Progress Party)
Kolve (FrP)
Director General Amund Noss
Tidligere ekspedisjonssjef Amund Noss
Tax Law Department
Skattelovavdelingen
Norway has earlier decided to support the Action Plan for 2015-2017 with 25 million NOK (about 3 million euros).
Fra før har Norge besluttet å støtte handlingsplanen for 2015-2017 med 25 millioner kroner (tilsvarende tre millioner euro).
Total Norwegian support thus amounts to 35 million NOK.
Samlet utgjør norsk støtte dermed 35 millioner kroner.
This makes Norway one of the main contributors to the Council of Europe's Action Plan.
Dette gjør Norge til en av de største bidragsyterne til Europarådets handlingsplan.
For more information about the Norwegian support to Ukraine (in Norwegian), see here and here.
For mer informasjon om den norske støtten til Ukraina, se:
- Norway supports the Council of Europe's Action Plan for Ukraine
Norge støtter Europarådets handlingsplan for Ukraina
Norway's support for the Council of Europe's Action Plan for Ukraine will increase by 10 million NOK in 2016.
Norge øker støtten til Europarådets handlingsplan for Ukraina med ti millioner kroner i 2016.
State Secretary Paal Bjørnestad (Rune Kongsro)
Statssekretær Paal Bjørnestad (Rune Kongsro)
State Secretary Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg (Conservative Party)
Statssekretær Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg (H)
2013
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Born: 1936 Marital status: Married with two children
Født: 1936 Sivilstatus: Gift, to barn
Education/Professions:
Utdanning/Yrkesliv:
2003-2004
1985-1989
Photo Gallery of State Secretary Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg
Bilder av statssekretær Astrid Nøklebye Heiberg
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State Secretary Lisbeth Normann (Conservative Party)
Statssekretær Lisbeth Normann (H)
Born: 1960 Marital status: Married, four children
Født: 1960 Sivilstatus: Gift, fire barn
State Secretary at the Ministry of Health and Care Services from October 16 2013
Statssekretær i Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet fra 16. oktober 2013 til 15. oktober 2017.
Education
Utdanning:
Master of Nursing Science, University of Oslo
Kandidat i sykepleievitenskap og ledelse /master of nursing science, Universitetet i Oslo
Specialist Nurse Training, Oslo University College
Spesialsykepleier i operasjonssykepleie, Høgskolen i Oslo
1982-1985
1982-85
Certified Nurse, Aker University Hospital
Off. godkjent sykepleier, Aker sykepleierhøgskole
1979
1979
Examen philosophicum, University of Oslo
Examen philosophicum, Universitetet i Oslo
Work Experience
Yrkeserfaring:
Director of Donations, The Gjensidige Foundation
Samfunn- og gavesjef, Gjensidigestiftelsen
2012-2013
2012-2013
Health Director, KPMG
Direktør helse, KPMG
2007-2011
2007-2011
President, Norwegian Nurse Organization
Forbundsleder i Norsk sykepleierforbund (NSF)
Health Director, Aker University Hospital
Helsefaglig direktør, Aker universitetssykehus
2001-2007
2001-2007
Head of Department, Norwegian Nurse Organization
Avdelingssjef, fagpolitisk avdeling, NSF
Head Nurse, The National Hospital (Rikshospitalet)
Oversykepleier, Operasjon 3, Rikshospitalet
Head Nurse, Aker University Hospital
Oversykepleier, kirurgisk poliklinikk/dagkirurgi, Aker universitetssykehus
Other appointments
Annet:
Member, Steering Committee for Patient Safety, Norwegian Directorate of Health
Medlem i styringsgruppen for pasientsikkerhetskampanjen "I trygge hender", Helsedirektoratet
2010-2011
2010-2011
Member, Woman's Panel, Ministry of Children and Gender Equality
Medlem i Kvinnepanelet, Barne- og likestillingsdepartementet
Chair of the Board, AKRIBE Publishing House
Styreleder i AKRIBE forlag
Member of the Board, Council of Nordic Trade Unions
Styremedlem i Nordens fackliga samorganisasjon (NFS)
Deputy Chair, UNIO
Nesteleder/styremedlem i Utdanningsgruppenes hovedorganisasjon, UNIO
Member of the Board, International Council of Nurses
Styremedlem i Sykepleiernes samarbeid i Norden (SSN) og International Council of Nurses (ICN)
Member of the Board, Nursing and Midwifery Forum WHO
Styremedlem i Nursing and Midwifery Forum i WHO
Former Minister of Justice and Public Security Anders Anundsen (Progress Party)
Tidligere justis- og beredskapsminister Anders Anundsen (FrP)
(13.10.2013–20.12.2016)
(Perioden 13.10.2013–20.12.2016)
Photos of Anders Anundsen
Bilder av Anders Anundsen
Publisher Ministry of Justice and Public Security
Utgiver: Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet
Photo: Thomas Haugersveen/Statsministerens kontor
Foto: Thomas Haugersveen/Statsministerens kontor
Photo: Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
Foto: Justis- og beredskapsdepartementet.
More images
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Former State Secretary Jøran Kallmyr (Progress Party)
Tidligere statssekretær i JD Jøran Kallmyr (FrP)
(17.10.2014–19.02.2016)
Perioden 17.10.2014–19.02.2016.
Norway House, Brussels, 22 March 2012
Norway House, Brussel, 22. mars 2012
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s address at the European Policy Centre Policy Dialogue, 22 March 2012, Norway House in Brussels.
Utenriksminister Støres tale på "the European Policy Centre Policy Dialogue", Norway House, Brussel, 22. mars 2012.
Slide 1: Intro slide
Slide 1: Intro slide
Honoured to speak to you here today on Norway’s foreign policy priority number one.
Honoured to speak to you here today on Norway’s foreign policy priority number one.
I come straight from the European Parliament where I have been speaking to the Foreign Affairs’ Committee.
I come straight from the European Parliament where I have been speaking to the Foreign Affairs’ Committee.
What attract most attention these days in Europe are of course the financial crisis and the “Arab uprising”.
What attract most attention these days in Europe are of course the financial crisis and the “Arab uprising”.
The southern dimension.
The southern dimension.
The developments in the east and China are also followed closely.
The developments in the east and China are also followed closely.
The eastern dimension.
The eastern dimension.
However, there is also another important dimension that deserves attention: The Northern dimension.
However, there is also another important dimension that deserves attention: The Northern dimension.
Look to the North.
Look to the North.
Slide 2: Svalbard
Slide 2: Svalbard
Let there be no doubt: As you see people live their lives in the High North.
Let there be no doubt: As you see people live their lives in the High North.
Even on Svalbard.
Even on Svalbard.
(Must protect her child against polar bears).
(Must protect her child against polar bears).
Today I will present Norway’s vision for the High North, which is emerging as a new centre of gravity in Europe.
Today I will present Norway’s vision for the High North, which is emerging as a new centre of gravity in Europe.
Also one of many centres on the global stage.
Also one of many centres on the global stage.
Some illustrations of this:
Some illustrations of this:
Slide 3: From Nuuk Ministerial Meeting
Slide 3: From Nuuk Ministerial Meeting
Last year Hillary Clinton became the first Secretary of State to lead a US delegation to an Arctic Council meeting.
Last year Hillary Clinton became the first Secretary of State to lead a US delegation to an Arctic Council meeting.
Slide 4: From HR Ashton’s visit to Svalbard
Slide 4: From HR Ashton’s visit to Svalbard
Only a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of accompanying the EU’s High Representative, Lady Ashton, on her trip to Svalbard for discussions on the Arctic.
Only a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of accompanying the EU’s High Representative, Lady Ashton, on her trip to Svalbard for discussions on the Arctic.
Slide 5: From Ny-Ålesund – Chinese research centre
Slide 5: From Ny-Ålesund – Chinese research centre
China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India all have research stations at Svalbard.
China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and India all have research stations at Svalbard.
The first three have also applied for permanent observer status to the Arctic Council – as have the EU, Italy and Singapore.
The first three have also applied for permanent observer status to the Arctic Council – as have the EU, Italy and Singapore.
West, south, east – everyone is looking towards the north.
West, south, east – everyone is looking towards the north.
There are three key drivers for this increased attention: climate change, access to resources, Russia.
There are three key drivers for this increased attention: climate change, access to resources, Russia.
Will touch on them all in turn.
Will touch on them all in turn.
Slide 6: Circumpolar map
Slide 6: Circumpolar map
Broad agreement on the legal framework
Broad agreement on the legal framework
But first a fundamental question: What kind of legal and political framework do we have for meeting this increased interest in this vulnerable area?
But first a fundamental question: What kind of legal and political framework do we have for meeting this increased interest in this vulnerable area?
At my last meeting with the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee I spent a lot of time on the question of whether there is a legal vacuum in the Arctic.
At my last meeting with the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee I spent a lot of time on the question of whether there is a legal vacuum in the Arctic.
Today no need to dwell on this issue.
Today no need to dwell on this issue.
The reason: the development of the international debate on this issue the last four years:
The reason: the development of the international debate on this issue the last four years:
The Illulissat Declaration May 2008 – recognition by the five Arctic coastal states of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to be the applicable legal framework in the Arctic Ocean;
The Illulissat Declaration May 2008 – recognition by the five Arctic coastal states of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to be the applicable legal framework in the Arctic Ocean;
From 2008 onwards, official policy documents and statements from the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament have consistently displayed recognition of the existing legal and political framework in the Arctic.
From 2008 onwards, official policy documents and statements from the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament have consistently displayed recognition of the existing legal and political framework in the Arctic.
I am pleased that there is increasing convergence on this fundamental question.
I am pleased that there is increasing convergence on this fundamental question.
“No race for the Arctic”, if understood as a race between states.
“No race for the Arctic”, if understood as a race between states.
However, there could be competition between companies – seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North.
However, there could be competition between companies – seeking to position themselves for economic opportunities in the High North.
(This is sound and the way it should be in a market economy).
(This is sound and the way it should be in a market economy).
And there could be a sense of urgency in the search for knowledge – about climate change, best practices for responsible economic activity etc.
And there could be a sense of urgency in the search for knowledge – about climate change, best practices for responsible economic activity etc.
Political framework: The Arctic Council – only circumpolar body for discussion of issues related to the Arctic.
Political framework: The Arctic Council – only circumpolar body for discussion of issues related to the Arctic.
Permanent observers: Norway support the European Commission’s application to become a permanent observer.
Permanent observers: Norway support the European Commission’s application to become a permanent observer.
This shows that we have both the legal and the political framework in place.
This shows that we have both the legal and the political framework in place.
Three main drivers behind the formulation of Norway’s High North policy
Three main drivers behind the formulation of Norway’s High North policy
Let me move on to the three main drivers that have formed and continue to influence Norway’s High North policy, and which to a large extent also explain the increasing international interest.
Let me move on to the three main drivers that have formed and continue to influence Norway’s High North policy, and which to a large extent also explain the increasing international interest.
Slide 7: Climate change
Slide 7: Climate change
Firstly: The alarming pace of climate change.
Firstly: The alarming pace of climate change.
Extent of multi-year ice diminishing.
Extent of multi-year ice diminishing.
Less than 15% of the ice is now more than two years’ old.
Less than 15% of the ice is now more than two years’ old.
Connections between melting ice in the Arctic and drought elsewhere in the world (Chad).
Connections between melting ice in the Arctic and drought elsewhere in the world (Chad).
The Arctic Council has done pioneering work.
The Arctic Council has done pioneering work.
The EU also one of the main contributors to Arctic related research.
The EU also one of the main contributors to Arctic related research.
Important projects through the 7th Framework Programme:
Important projects through the 7th Framework Programme:
“Arctic Tipping Points” - identify the elements of the Arctic marine ecosystem likely to show abrupt changes in response to climate change
“Arctic Tipping Points” - identify the elements of the Arctic marine ecosystem likely to show abrupt changes in response to climate change
“ICE2SEA” – study of the contribution of ice to future sea level rise
“ICE2SEA” – study of the contribution of ice to future sea level rise
“Deep Sea Ecosystems” – functioning of deep sea ecosystems and their contribution to the production of goods and services.
“Deep Sea Ecosystems” – functioning of deep sea ecosystems and their contribution to the production of goods and services.
We need to further strengthen our knowledge base on climate change, both for the sake of the High North and for the world at large.
We need to further strengthen our knowledge base on climate change, both for the sake of the High North and for the world at large.
The ambition to be a leader in the field of knowledge in and about the High North is defined as the first of 15 strategic priorities in the recently published white paper on Norway’s High North policy.
The ambition to be a leader in the field of knowledge in and about the High North is defined as the first of 15 strategic priorities in the recently published white paper on Norway’s High North policy.
But this ambition can only be achieved through international cooperation.
But this ambition can only be achieved through international cooperation.
Knowledge knows no boundaries.
Knowledge knows no boundaries.
The EU’s express commitment to Arctic research is therefore very positive.
The EU’s express commitment to Arctic research is therefore very positive.
Slide 8: Energy – Estimated petroleum resources in the Arctic (USGS)
Slide 8: Energy – Estimated petroleum resources in the Arctic (USGS)
Secondly, the High North’s abundance of natural resources and the increased accessibility of many of them:
Secondly, the High North’s abundance of natural resources and the increased accessibility of many of them:
Petroleum – USGS estimate: 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources to be found in the Arctic
Petroleum – USGS estimate: 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources to be found in the Arctic
Minerals: the Barents region as a key supplier of critical minerals to the EU
Minerals: the Barents region as a key supplier of critical minerals to the EU
And: already in the region (not depending on increased accessibility): Fisheries and aquaculture - enormous potential when managed properly.
And: already in the region (not depending on increased accessibility): Fisheries and aquaculture - enormous potential when managed properly.
Also new industries like marine bio prospecting.
Also new industries like marine bio prospecting.
Often assumed that where there are resources there will be a power struggle.
Often assumed that where there are resources there will be a power struggle.
Today’s known resources are within the boundaries of the 200-mile zones and/or continental shelves of coastal states.
Today’s known resources are within the boundaries of the 200-mile zones and/or continental shelves of coastal states.
Slide 9: The Arctic
Slide 9: The Arctic
This is clearly illustrated in the map behind me.
This is clearly illustrated in the map behind me.
The intensity of the blue colour indicates the depth of the ocean.
The intensity of the blue colour indicates the depth of the ocean.
As you can see, the areas outside the boundaries of the coastal states’ continental shelves - i.e. closest to the North Pole - are also the deepest and coldest.
As you can see, the areas outside the boundaries of the coastal states’ continental shelves - i.e. closest to the North Pole - are also the deepest and coldest.
This also means that there are virtually no fish stocks in these areas, and that petroleum activity would be very difficult.
This also means that there are virtually no fish stocks in these areas, and that petroleum activity would be very difficult.
As for fisheries, we have an extensive web of global, regional and bilateral organisations and negotiations to ensure responsible regulation.
As for fisheries, we have an extensive web of global, regional and bilateral organisations and negotiations to ensure responsible regulation.