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The AHLC welcomed the parties for their cooperative spirit, and the reports provided by the UN, the World Bank, IMF and the Office of the Quartet to the meeting.
The AHLC welcomed the parties for their cooperative spirit, and the reports provided by the UN, the World Bank, IMF and the Office of the Quartet to the meeting.
The AHLC commended the Palestinian government for its serious efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit in a very precarious financial situation that have emerged from a sharp decline in budget support by the donors, and stressed the importance of reducing the fiscal risks to safeguard the two-state solution.
The AHLC commended the Palestinian government for its serious efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit in a very precarious financial situation that have emerged from a sharp decline in budget support by the donors, and stressed the importance of reducing the fiscal risks to safeguard the two-state solution.
The AHLC congratulated the Palestinian and Israeli authorities for their leadership in reaching an agreement that rationalizes the financial relationship between the parties on electricity debts, and transfers authority to the Palestinian government for the management of energy infrastructure.
The AHLC congratulated the Palestinian and Israeli authorities for their leadership in reaching an agreement that rationalizes the financial relationship between the parties on electricity debts, and transfers authority to the Palestinian government for the management of energy infrastructure.
It welcomed too, the decision by Israel to transfer health stamps and equalization levy tax to the Palestinian government.
It welcomed too, the decision by Israel to transfer health stamps and equalization levy tax to the Palestinian government.
Once implemented, these agreements will have the potential to generate new sources of revenues, and are important achievements with respect to economic cooperation between the parties.
Once implemented, these agreements will have the potential to generate new sources of revenues, and are important achievements with respect to economic cooperation between the parties.
The AHLC expressed hope that the agreement on electricity debts will lead to even stronger cooperation between the parties.
The AHLC expressed hope that the agreement on electricity debts will lead to even stronger cooperation between the parties.
In this respect, the AHLC encouraged both sides to close other remaining fiscal files of importance, and to agree on infrastructural projects that are critical to the viability of a future Palestinian state.
In this respect, the AHLC encouraged both sides to close other remaining fiscal files of importance, and to agree on infrastructural projects that are critical to the viability of a future Palestinian state.
It noted that Israel has given its approval, in principle, for a series of such projects, including increased delivery of water, electricity, and trade facilitation.
It noted that Israel has given its approval, in principle, for a series of such projects, including increased delivery of water, electricity, and trade facilitation.
The AHLC called on the parties to make significant progress on these issues before the next AHLC-meeting, and, cognizant of the Palestinian national development priorities and budget constraints, emphasized that these projects will require swift support by the donors in order to advance implementation.
The AHLC called on the parties to make significant progress on these issues before the next AHLC-meeting, and, cognizant of the Palestinian national development priorities and budget constraints, emphasized that these projects will require swift support by the donors in order to advance implementation.
The AHLC welcomed the deepening economic dialogue between the two Finance Ministries, and encouraged both sides to continue their constructive cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues in order to increase revenues.
The AHLC welcomed the deepening economic dialogue between the two Finance Ministries, and encouraged both sides to continue their constructive cooperation to resolve outstanding fiscal issues in order to increase revenues.
To help addressing the critical fiscal situation of the Palestinian government, with the financing gap likely to reach USD 600 million for 2016, the AHLC emphasized the critical importance of increased budget support by the donors in the short term, and the need for further easing of restrictions.
To help addressing the critical fiscal situation of the Palestinian government, with the financing gap likely to reach USD 600 million for 2016, the AHLC emphasized the critical importance of increased budget support by the donors in the short term, and the need for further easing of restrictions.
In this regard, as mentioned by the Report of the Middle East Quartet of 1 July, Israel should take all necessary steps to enable the process of developing a sustainable Palestinian economy.
In this regard, as mentioned by the Report of the Middle East Quartet of 1 July, Israel should take all necessary steps to enable the process of developing a sustainable Palestinian economy.
The AHLC welcomed the progress made by the Palestinian government in developing a longer-term policy vision through its National Policy Agenda (NPA) for 2017-22, complemented the consultative nature of the process, and expressed support for its implementation.
The AHLC welcomed the progress made by the Palestinian government in developing a longer-term policy vision through its National Policy Agenda (NPA) for 2017-22, complemented the consultative nature of the process, and expressed support for its implementation.
In its efforts to strengthen the Palestinian economy and to sustain the viability of a future Palestinian state, the AHLC agreed on the following set of action points, and emphasized the importance of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels, 2017:
In its efforts to strengthen the Palestinian economy and to sustain the viability of a future Palestinian state, the AHLC agreed on the following set of action points, and emphasized the importance of implementation before the next AHLC-meeting in Brussels, 2017:
Reaffirms its support to the two-state solution, and stresses that economic development cannot be a substitute for an agreed resolution of the conflict, while reaffirming its support in developing a sustainable Palestinian economy as a crucial step for becoming a viable, independent, contiguous and sovereign state;
Reaffirms its support to the two-state solution, and stresses that economic development cannot be a substitute for an agreed resolution of the conflict, while reaffirming its support in developing a sustainable Palestinian economy as a crucial step for becoming a viable, independent, contiguous and sovereign state;
Emphasizes the strategic importance of economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues through effective implementation of the Paris Protocol and the Interim Agreement, and in this respect, calls on the parties to resolve other outstanding files, including closing fiscal leakages;
Emphasizes the strategic importance of economic cooperation between the parties to resolve outstanding issues through effective implementation of the Paris Protocol and the Interim Agreement, and in this respect, calls on the parties to resolve other outstanding files, including closing fiscal leakages;
Urges the parties to reach agreements on priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, such as major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank, and calls on the donors to provide necessary support in this regard;
Urges the parties to reach agreements on priority measures that can sustain the viability of the Palestinian economy, such as major infrastructure projects, including energy and water supply to Gaza and the West Bank, and calls on the donors to provide necessary support in this regard;
Warns that donor support, in particular budget support, is crucial to address the precarious financing gap in the short term, and to avoid a fiscal crisis leading to wider economic problems, and calls on donors to contribute as alternative options are limited;
Warns that donor support, in particular budget support, is crucial to address the precarious financing gap in the short term, and to avoid a fiscal crisis leading to wider economic problems, and calls on donors to contribute as alternative options are limited;
Fiscal sustainability
Fiscal sustainability
Encourages the Palestinian government to continue its effort to increase revenue collection and resist spending pressures, particularly on the wage bill;
Encourages the Palestinian government to continue its effort to increase revenue collection and resist spending pressures, particularly on the wage bill;
Underscores the need to work towards a more sustainable and growth-friendly fiscal position of the PA over the medium term, and the importance of supporting this goal through deeper fiscal structural reforms, including the finalization of the new Public Financial Management Strategy by the year-end, and enhanced focus on the delivery of quality services to citizens;
Underscores the need to work towards a more sustainable and growth-friendly fiscal position of the PA over the medium term, and the importance of supporting this goal through deeper fiscal structural reforms, including the finalization of the new Public Financial Management Strategy by the year-end, and enhanced focus on the delivery of quality services to citizens;
Notes the importance of integrating the National Policy Agenda with the 2017 budget to ensure that the NPA achieves its objectives;
Notes the importance of integrating the National Policy Agenda with the 2017 budget to ensure that the NPA achieves its objectives;
Economic development
Economic development
Stresses that restrictions in Area C are an obstacle to economic growth, and detrimental to the two-state solution, calls on Israel to open Area C for more Palestinian economic activity, in order to enable economic development;
Stresses that restrictions in Area C are an obstacle to economic growth, and detrimental to the two-state solution, calls on Israel to open Area C for more Palestinian economic activity, in order to enable economic development;
Calls on Israel to establish a planning regime for Area C, which will enable Palestinians to develop their industrial base;
Calls on Israel to establish a planning regime for Area C, which will enable Palestinians to develop their industrial base;
Emphasizes the need for further reforms by the Palestinian government to improve the economic conditions, with particular attention to competitiveness and business climate;
Emphasizes the need for further reforms by the Palestinian government to improve the economic conditions, with particular attention to competitiveness and business climate;
With regard to financial sector development and stability, welcomes efforts to bring the Anti Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in line with international standards, supports their continuation and emphasizes the need for effective implementation;
With regard to financial sector development and stability, welcomes efforts to bring the Anti Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime in line with international standards, supports their continuation and emphasizes the need for effective implementation;
Gaza reconstruction and recovery
Gaza reconstruction and recovery
Calls for increased efforts to accelerate reconstruction and recovery in Gaza, particularly with respect to infrastructure, energy, water and housing, while urging donors to fast-track disbursal of pledges made in Cairo 2014, and to make funding available for priority areas without further delay;
Calls for increased efforts to accelerate reconstruction and recovery in Gaza, particularly with respect to infrastructure, energy, water and housing, while urging donors to fast-track disbursal of pledges made in Cairo 2014, and to make funding available for priority areas without further delay;
Urges an increase in the transmission of construction materials to Gaza through the GRM to facilitate much needed reconstruction, recovery and development and to reinvigorate the private sector in Gaza.
Urges an increase in the transmission of construction materials to Gaza through the GRM to facilitate much needed reconstruction, recovery and development and to reinvigorate the private sector in Gaza.
Expresses concerns about the diversion and abuse of construction material and other goods entering Gaza, stressing that these actions are harmful to the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and calls on Israel to publish official guidelines for the import of dual use materials, and outlines procedures for application and approval, in order to ensure consistent, predictable access to importing these materials in a transparent way;
Expresses concerns about the diversion and abuse of construction material and other goods entering Gaza, stressing that these actions are harmful to the reconstruction efforts in Gaza, and calls on Israel to publish official guidelines for the import of dual use materials, and outlines procedures for application and approval, in order to ensure consistent, predictable access to importing these materials in a transparent way;
The 35th anniversary of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, Oslo 23 October 2012
Helsingforskomitéens 35 årsjubileum, Oslo, 23. oktober 2012
"I will use this opportunity to congratulate Golos, this year’s winner of the Sakharov Prize and to honour the Helsinki Committe for your important work for human rights and democracy", Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said at the 35th anniversary of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee.
- I will use this opportunity to congratulate Golos, this year’s winner of the Sakharov Prize and to honour the Helsinki Committe for your important work for human rights and democracy, sa utenriksminister Eide bl.a. i sin tale ved Helsingforskomitéens 35 årsjubileum 23. oktober.
Dear friends/ladies and gentlemen,
Dear friends/ladies and gentlemen,
(In his introduction, the Foreign Minister reflected on the Helsinki Declaration, which linked peace and security matters with respect for human rights.
(In his introduction, the Foreign Minister reflected on the Helsinki Declaration, which linked peace and security matters with respect for human rights.
He also honoured Lyudmila Alexeyeva (present), Russian historian, human rights activist and founding member of the Moscow Helsinki Watch Group.
He also honoured Lyudmila Alexeyeva (present), Russian historian, human rights activist and founding member of the Moscow Helsinki Watch Group.
Sometimes we lose sight of progress.
Sometimes we lose sight of progress.
In our eagerness to change for the better, adjust injustice, renounce brutality and inhumanity we sometimes forget to pause, look back and acknowledge progress.
In our eagerness to change for the better, adjust injustice, renounce brutality and inhumanity we sometimes forget to pause, look back and acknowledge progress.
That is why we need anniversaries, not to let them go by unnoticed, but like today, give ourselves a chance to remember the efforts, the sacrifices, the small steps and the giant leaps.
That is why we need anniversaries, not to let them go by unnoticed, but like today, give ourselves a chance to remember the efforts, the sacrifices, the small steps and the giant leaps.
35 years, short enough for most of us to remember, but long enough for dramatic changes to occur: End of the Cold War, fall of the Berlin wall, collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of China and Asia and the Arab Spring.
35 years, short enough for most of us to remember, but long enough for dramatic changes to occur: End of the Cold War, fall of the Berlin wall, collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of China and Asia and the Arab Spring.
And let’s not forget that all these changes, including human rights progress and spread of democracy, do not happen on a meta-level, above us.
And let’s not forget that all these changes, including human rights progress and spread of democracy, do not happen on a meta-level, above us.
No, they happen because of us, because of individuals, civil society, governments, people who want to see a better tomorrow.
No, they happen because of us, because of individuals, civil society, governments, people who want to see a better tomorrow.
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee is such an actor.
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee is such an actor.
35 years of supporting civil society, monitoring elections and reporting on human rights achievement.
35 years of supporting civil society, monitoring elections and reporting on human rights achievement.
Of campaigns and hard-fought victories against human rights violations, prejudice and ignorance, against injustice and repression.
Of campaigns and hard-fought victories against human rights violations, prejudice and ignorance, against injustice and repression.
Your work is impressive.
Your work is impressive.
Not always popular.
Not always popular.
But as important today as it was during the Cold War.
But as important today as it was during the Cold War.
One example is Golos, the worthy winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize, which is one of the organizations that has benefited from your cooperation.
One example is Golos, the worthy winner of this year’s Sakharov Prize, which is one of the organizations that has benefited from your cooperation.
I wish to use this opportunity to congratulate Golos and honour your important work.
I wish to use this opportunity to congratulate Golos and honour your important work.
You know that a state of democracy and respect for human rights is fragile and cannot be taken for granted, even in countries with solid democratic foundations.
You know that a state of democracy and respect for human rights is fragile and cannot be taken for granted, even in countries with solid democratic foundations.
We see that in Europe today.
We see that in Europe today.
And we know what serious crises can lead to.
And we know what serious crises can lead to.
This is why we need to reflect on, contextualise and act upon today’s theme: “challenges to democracy”.
This is why we need to reflect on, contextualise and act upon today’s theme: “challenges to democracy”.
What are the main challenges to promote participatory, accountable governance?
What are the main challenges to promote participatory, accountable governance?
What are the global trends?
What are the global trends?
How can we contribute to the development of free societies based on human rights, on equal protection and equal benefit of the law?
How can we contribute to the development of free societies based on human rights, on equal protection and equal benefit of the law?
The state of democratic development around the world: Important countries and regions.
The state of democratic development around the world: Important countries and regions.
I will start on a positive note.
I will start on a positive note.
We have witnessed the power of popular uprisings for democratic change.
We have witnessed the power of popular uprisings for democratic change.
In country after country, people have risked their lives to call for free elections, democratic accountability, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
In country after country, people have risked their lives to call for free elections, democratic accountability, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
We have been inspired by the courage and strength of the people of Syria and Egypt, and of Tunisia and Libya.
We have been inspired by the courage and strength of the people of Syria and Egypt, and of Tunisia and Libya.
They have shown us that only processes of reform that include accountable governance, human rights and the rule of law will bring long-term stability.
They have shown us that only processes of reform that include accountable governance, human rights and the rule of law will bring long-term stability.
This democratic wave has not been restricted to the Arab World.
This democratic wave has not been restricted to the Arab World.
Around the world, people are showing that the desire for human rights and democratic values is not something that has been imposed by the West.
Around the world, people are showing that the desire for human rights and democratic values is not something that has been imposed by the West.
No, it is rather the contrary: It is a reflection of the legitimate aspirations of people everywhere.
No, it is rather the contrary: It is a reflection of the legitimate aspirations of people everywhere.
Regardless of where they are born or what religion they practise, people have been taking to the streets with similar demands: dignity, freedom and human rights.
Regardless of where they are born or what religion they practise, people have been taking to the streets with similar demands: dignity, freedom and human rights.
In Myanmar, we see the beginning of what hopefully is an irreversible transformation.
In Myanmar, we see the beginning of what hopefully is an irreversible transformation.
When I visited Myanmar (as State Secretary) in early 2011 I saw the will to democratic change and genuine reforms.
When I visited Myanmar (as State Secretary) in early 2011 I saw the will to democratic change and genuine reforms.
During my visit later the same year, I saw the changes happening on the ground.
During my visit later the same year, I saw the changes happening on the ground.
There are still obstacles before the country blooms as a healthy democracy.
There are still obstacles before the country blooms as a healthy democracy.
But listening to President Thein Sein at the UN General Assembly a few weeks ago, where he spoke about Myanmar’s journey towards freedom and democracy, gives hope for a better future for the people of Myanmar.
But listening to President Thein Sein at the UN General Assembly a few weeks ago, where he spoke about Myanmar’s journey towards freedom and democracy, gives hope for a better future for the people of Myanmar.
Dear friends, around the world today, democracy seems to be on the increase.
Dear friends, around the world today, democracy seems to be on the increase.
But let’s not get too carried away.
But let’s not get too carried away.
Because the sobering fact is that the rhetoric of democracy is advancing faster that its practice.
Because the sobering fact is that the rhetoric of democracy is advancing faster that its practice.
There are countries that advertise their democratic form of government, while at the same time undermine and prohibit the activities of civil society and human rights defenders.
There are countries that advertise their democratic form of government, while at the same time undermine and prohibit the activities of civil society and human rights defenders.
There are countries that run elections – they may even be free and fair elections – but the next day they put their citizens in jail for their beliefs, and censor the media and the internet.
There are countries that run elections – they may even be free and fair elections – but the next day they put their citizens in jail for their beliefs, and censor the media and the internet.
Trends and dilemmas that influence the spread of democracy today.
Trends and dilemmas that influence the spread of democracy today.
In the past decade we have witnessed a global shift of power to the east and the south.
In the past decade we have witnessed a global shift of power to the east and the south.
Parts of Asia, like China, have as you know a tendency to seek an “authoritarian capitalist” model (market without freedom).
Parts of Asia, like China, have as you know a tendency to seek an “authoritarian capitalist” model (market without freedom).
However, the dominant trend is that emerging powers are democracies, such as Brazil, South Africa, India and Indonesia.
However, the dominant trend is that emerging powers are democracies, such as Brazil, South Africa, India and Indonesia.
We see an increased engagement from these countries in multilateral fora.
We see an increased engagement from these countries in multilateral fora.