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It is a pleasure to congratulate the agency for having obtained the position as number 3 on ECTAs 2008 scorecard report, which is published today. 
It is a pleasure to congratulate the agency for having obtained the position as number 3 on ECTAs 2008 scorecard report, which is published today.
Information society ICT - with a special focus on the Internet - is the foundation of the global information society. 
Information society ICT - with a special focus on the Internet - is the foundation of the global information society.
During the last years we have all experienced how the massive growth of the information society has changed the way people communicate and interact with each other. 
During the last years we have all experienced how the massive growth of the information society has changed the way people communicate and interact with each other.
At least until the “credit crunch”, small business ideas could turn into huge corporations fully equipped to match powers with the old giants. 
At least until the “credit crunch”, small business ideas could turn into huge corporations fully equipped to match powers with the old giants.
This could hardly have been done without a well developed Internet platform, like the one we benefit from in today’s society. 
This could hardly have been done without a well developed Internet platform, like the one we benefit from in today’s society.
Information sharing Information is shared on a worldwide basis and in just a split of a second. 
Information sharing Information is shared on a worldwide basis and in just a split of a second.
Such information is essential for us in our daily work and functioning, and I think most people now are using the Internet as a source of information that is no longer just “nice to have” but also on a “need to have” basis – although, of course, both reasons exist! 
Such information is essential for us in our daily work and functioning, and I think most people now are using the Internet as a source of information that is no longer just “nice to have” but also on a “need to have” basis – although, of course, both reasons exist!
Messaging, on-line societies and video-streaming are no longer reserved for the young ones; we have all gained the possibility to receive news on “Twitter” from all over the world, as we have recently seen from Gaza. 
Messaging, on-line societies and video-streaming are no longer reserved for the young ones; we have all gained the possibility to receive news on “Twitter” from all over the world, as we have recently seen from Gaza.
This possibility is given to us all even before the established news corporations are able to get on board. 
This possibility is given to us all even before the established news corporations are able to get on board.
And we are all able to get an inside view of the situation in distant and isolated parts of the world by watching private videos from “YouTube’s-website”. 
And we are all able to get an inside view of the situation in distant and isolated parts of the world by watching private videos from “YouTube’s-website”.
A recent example is the situation in Mumbai. 
A recent example is the situation in Mumbai.
The Internet plays an important role in spreading information and is probably now the most important communication channel we receive information from. 
The Internet plays an important role in spreading information and is probably now the most important communication channel we receive information from.
Most important! 
Most important!
The free flow of information is an essential key element in a democratic society. 
The free flow of information is an essential key element in a democratic society.
And maybe this free flow of information will stand out as one of the most important advantages in this millennium? 
And maybe this free flow of information will stand out as one of the most important advantages in this millennium?
Freedom of expression As we are all gathered here in the “house of literature”, a house dedicated to the art of writing and reading, I think it is important to address how “freedom of expression” has played a significant role in the evolvement of today’s developed countries. 
Freedom of expression As we are all gathered here in the “house of literature”, a house dedicated to the art of writing and reading, I think it is important to address how “freedom of expression” has played a significant role in the evolvement of today’s developed countries.
Access to Content This leads me on to one of the essential issues regarding Internet governance. 
Access to Content This leads me on to one of the essential issues regarding Internet governance.
Internet is an important access to content, and access to content is becoming increasingly important. 
Internet is an important access to content, and access to content is becoming increasingly important.
Since the last Internet Governance Forum, access has been one of the main issues, and it is still one of the major challenges in moving the Internet society forward; how to ensure access to the rest of the world. 
Since the last Internet Governance Forum, access has been one of the main issues, and it is still one of the major challenges in moving the Internet society forward; how to ensure access to the rest of the world.
The Internet has proved an ability to bring us news and information that could not be obtained before or at least not as readily. 
The Internet has proved an ability to bring us news and information that could not be obtained before or at least not as readily.
Although the quality and neutrality may sometimes be questioned, Internet is important for the freedom of speech and provides an opportunity for people to make their voice heard. 
Although the quality and neutrality may sometimes be questioned, Internet is important for the freedom of speech and provides an opportunity for people to make their voice heard.
It is important to protect the Internet so that it will stay as open as possible. 
It is important to protect the Internet so that it will stay as open as possible.
That is why it is necessary to separate the regulation of transmission and access from the regulation of content. 
That is why it is necessary to separate the regulation of transmission and access from the regulation of content.
We in the Ministry of Transport and Communications do not regulate content. 
We in the Ministry of Transport and Communications do not regulate content.
This separation is important from a regulatory point of view. 
This separation is important from a regulatory point of view.
Especially, the issue of “blocking of content” has in several instances been drawn up in the “net neutrality debate”. 
Especially, the issue of “blocking of content” has in several instances been drawn up in the “net neutrality debate”.
Net Neutrality An argument that has been held in favour of increased net regulation is that the current regulation does not adequately protect “net neutrality” as certain Internet providers may act as "gatekeepers" with respect to content and applications within their own networks. 
Net Neutrality An argument that has been held in favour of increased net regulation is that the current regulation does not adequately protect “net neutrality” as certain Internet providers may act as "gatekeepers" with respect to content and applications within their own networks.
Opponents of regulation on the other hand may claim that regulation will harm innovation and the development of the Internet. 
Opponents of regulation on the other hand may claim that regulation will harm innovation and the development of the Internet.
Traditionally, the Internet has been regulated only at a minimum level. 
Traditionally, the Internet has been regulated only at a minimum level.
I presume that an important issue to both opponents and supporters of regulation of “net neutrality“ is that we need to preserve the dynamics and power of innovation among the many actors involved in the development of new services on the Internet. 
I presume that an important issue to both opponents and supporters of regulation of “net neutrality“ is that we need to preserve the dynamics and power of innovation among the many actors involved in the development of new services on the Internet.
Concerning net neutrality, it is important to find a “golden means” – a balance between, on the one hand: the network providers’ need to bundle network and services to get return on their investment, and on the other hand: the consumers’ right to access the services they choose. 
Concerning net neutrality, it is important to find a “golden means” – a balance between, on the one hand: the network providers’ need to bundle network and services to get return on their investment, and on the other hand: the consumers’ right to access the services they choose.
We endorse the European Commissions’ approach to Net neutrality, but in our view it needs to be more substantial. 
We endorse the European Commissions’ approach to Net neutrality, but in our view it needs to be more substantial.
A challenge for the regulatory authorities is thus to ensure this power of innovation, technological development, freedom of choice and the right to "freedom of speech", without suffocating or limiting the incentives to continue with capacity development, service development and investments in infrastructure. 
A challenge for the regulatory authorities is thus to ensure this power of innovation, technological development, freedom of choice and the right to "freedom of speech", without suffocating or limiting the incentives to continue with capacity development, service development and investments in infrastructure.
I take it that these questions will be at the centre of discussions in this conference. 
I take it that these questions will be at the centre of discussions in this conference.
ICANN – domain names These literary surroundings may also remind us of the language barriers which exist across the world today. 
ICANN – domain names These literary surroundings may also remind us of the language barriers which exist across the world today.
The number of languages represented on the Internet is still rapidly increasing. 
The number of languages represented on the Internet is still rapidly increasing.
ICANN has now started its “Fast Track” process for the implementation of domain names in other scripts than Latin, which I believe will be of great importance for the further evolvement of the internet society. 
ICANN has now started its “Fast Track” process for the implementation of domain names in other scripts than Latin, which I believe will be of great importance for the further evolvement of the internet society.
In a small country like Norway we feel it is important to promote our origin, traditions and cultural diversity. 
In a small country like Norway we feel it is important to promote our origin, traditions and cultural diversity.
I hope the “Fast Track” process can help other countries achieve this as well. 
I hope the “Fast Track” process can help other countries achieve this as well.
We do face challenges in proposing ways and means to accelerate the availability and affordability of the Internet on a global basis and to secure critical Internet resources worldwide. 
We do face challenges in proposing ways and means to accelerate the availability and affordability of the Internet on a global basis and to secure critical Internet resources worldwide.
And these challenges can only be met on the basis of a well functioning global collaboration between the governments and the civil society. 
And these challenges can only be met on the basis of a well functioning global collaboration between the governments and the civil society.
As a former delegated to the World Summit on the Information Society I’m highly focused on the outcome of this process and I’m especially looking forward to hear more about the aftermath of WSIS during the panel debate later this afternoon. 
As a former delegated to the World Summit on the Information Society I’m highly focused on the outcome of this process and I’m especially looking forward to hear more about the aftermath of WSIS during the panel debate later this afternoon.
Broadband access Governments take an active part in laying the groundwork for providing Internet availability and access. 
Broadband access Governments take an active part in laying the groundwork for providing Internet availability and access.
Norway has one of the highest percentages of high-speed broadband access for households in the world. 
Norway has one of the highest percentages of high-speed broadband access for households in the world.
As a country we were among the first to support the idea of a worldwide computer network. 
As a country we were among the first to support the idea of a worldwide computer network.
Our citizens were among the first wave of Internet users, and are very advanced users today. 
Our citizens were among the first wave of Internet users, and are very advanced users today.
We believe broadband access is an important driver for growth, trade and information. 
We believe broadband access is an important driver for growth, trade and information.
This is high up on the political priority list in the Ministry. 
This is high up on the political priority list in the Ministry.
It is our belief that access to the Internet is a necessity for the next generation’s social interaction and information gathering – as well as for our senior citizens! 
It is our belief that access to the Internet is a necessity for the next generation’s social interaction and information gathering – as well as for our senior citizens!
And that is why a workshop like this is an important forum for exchanging views on the future governance of the Internet. 
And that is why a workshop like this is an important forum for exchanging views on the future governance of the Internet.
During these two intensive days you will discuss important issues such as liberalization of the domain-name space, globalization of Internet Governance and not at least, key issues regarding net neutrality, online gambling and WHOIS services. 
During these two intensive days you will discuss important issues such as liberalization of the domain-name space, globalization of Internet Governance and not at least, key issues regarding net neutrality, online gambling and WHOIS services.
I truly expect that you will gain interesting information and have a fruitful outcome of the discussions on these important issues at this conference. 
I truly expect that you will gain interesting information and have a fruitful outcome of the discussions on these important issues at this conference.
I am sorry that I do not have the time to stay very long – unfortunately my calendar does not make it possible, but I have very able people from the ministry here who will update me and the Ministry on the results of the conference, and who will take part in the discussions on behalf of the Ministry. 
I am sorry that I do not have the time to stay very long – unfortunately my calendar does not make it possible, but I have very able people from the ministry here who will update me and the Ministry on the results of the conference, and who will take part in the discussions on behalf of the Ministry.
I wish you all my best for the conference! 
I wish you all my best for the conference!
Opening speech at the ICDE-conference 
Opening speech at the ICDE-conference
Minister of Education and Research Øystein Djupedals opening speech at Standing Conference of Presidents of Open and Distance Teaching Universities. 
Minister of Education and Research Øystein Djupedals opening speech at Standing Conference of Presidents of Open and Distance Teaching Universities.
Lillehammer, 11.06.06. 
Lillehammer, 11.06.06.
On behalf of the Royal Ministry of Education and Research, and as the Patron of this conference, it is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Norway, to the University College of Lillehammer and to the Opening Ceremony of the ICDE Standing Conference of Presidents of Open and Distance Teaching Institutions. 
On behalf of the Royal Ministry of Education and Research, and as the Patron of this conference, it is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Norway, to the University College of Lillehammer and to the Opening Ceremony of the ICDE Standing Conference of Presidents of Open and Distance Teaching Institutions.
It has been ten years since ICDE arranged the SCOP Conference in Norway, that too in Lillehammer. 
It has been ten years since ICDE arranged the SCOP Conference in Norway, that too in Lillehammer.
In 1988, the ICDE World Conference was arranged in Oslo. 
In 1988, the ICDE World Conference was arranged in Oslo.
At this world conference, almost 20 years ago, the then Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland invited ICDE to establish its permanent secretariat in Oslo. 
At this world conference, almost 20 years ago, the then Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland invited ICDE to establish its permanent secretariat in Oslo.
She said, and I quote, ” This will be one of the contributions of this country to international development and collaboration in the increasingly important field of distance education.” 
She said, and I quote, ” This will be one of the contributions of this country to international development and collaboration in the increasingly important field of distance education.”
This vision is no less clear today. 
This vision is no less clear today.
Our combined efforts and joint commitment to cooperation in education equip us well to address the global challenges of tomorrow. 
Our combined efforts and joint commitment to cooperation in education equip us well to address the global challenges of tomorrow.
International non-governmental organisations such as ICDE are essential partners when we try to overcome barriers and build bridges between different cultures, languages and nations. 
International non-governmental organisations such as ICDE are essential partners when we try to overcome barriers and build bridges between different cultures, languages and nations.
The permanent secretariat of ICDE was established in Oslo in 1988, and it is financially supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. 
The permanent secretariat of ICDE was established in Oslo in 1988, and it is financially supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research.
As we know, ICDE is formally recognized by the United Nations as the Global Membership Organization of flexible, distance and e-learning. 
As we know, ICDE is formally recognized by the United Nations as the Global Membership Organization of flexible, distance and e-learning.
For many years it has been an official and active partner of UNESCO in its education agenda, especially in promoting the use of ICT in education. 
For many years it has been an official and active partner of UNESCO in its education agenda, especially in promoting the use of ICT in education.
We are proud to have you here, as an opportunity for Norwegian institutions to meet the global membership of ICDE and access the world of distance education. 
We are proud to have you here, as an opportunity for Norwegian institutions to meet the global membership of ICDE and access the world of distance education.
I am obviously pleased to see that Lillehammer has again been chosen as the host city for SCOP. 
I am obviously pleased to see that Lillehammer has again been chosen as the host city for SCOP.
The University College is an active and central institution at the national level in the areas of distance education and lifelong learning, and highly competent in this field. 
The University College is an active and central institution at the national level in the areas of distance education and lifelong learning, and highly competent in this field.
The centre for lifelong learning and the competence in learning through media available at the college, are both important assets in its distance education activities. 
The centre for lifelong learning and the competence in learning through media available at the college, are both important assets in its distance education activities.
As a Norwegian, and as representative of the Norwegian government I feel it as my duty also to mention that the city of Lillehammer became world famous in 1994 when Norway and the city of Lillehammer hosted the Olympic Winter Games – highly successfully, I may add! 
As a Norwegian, and as representative of the Norwegian government I feel it as my duty also to mention that the city of Lillehammer became world famous in 1994 when Norway and the city of Lillehammer hosted the Olympic Winter Games – highly successfully, I may add!
In my presentation I will focus on the following issues: 
In my presentation I will focus on the following issues:
The Royal Ministry of Education and Research – areas of responsibilities 
The Royal Ministry of Education and Research – areas of responsibilities
An overview of the structure of the higher education sector in Norway 
An overview of the structure of the higher education sector in Norway
Distance education in Norway 
Distance education in Norway
The international dimension - The Bologna Process and the Quality Reform 
The international dimension - The Bologna Process and the Quality Reform
The need for quality 
The need for quality
The Norwegian parliament – the Storting – and the Government define the goals and set the budgetary framework for education in Norway. 
The Norwegian parliament – the Storting – and the Government define the goals and set the budgetary framework for education in Norway.
It is my job – with the assistance of my able staff in the Ministry of Education and Research – to implement those decisions and national educational policy in general. 
It is my job – with the assistance of my able staff in the Ministry of Education and Research – to implement those decisions and national educational policy in general.
As you will see, we have adopted a ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach, with all aspects of education, from day-care through primary, secondary and higher education to adult education under one roof, so to speak. 
As you will see, we have adopted a ‘cradle-to-grave’ approach, with all aspects of education, from day-care through primary, secondary and higher education to adult education under one roof, so to speak.
The responsibilities of the Ministry of Education and Research are: 
The responsibilities of the Ministry of Education and Research are:
Day-care facilities for school children and resource centres for special education 
Day-care facilities for school children and resource centres for special education
Primary and lower secondary education 
Primary and lower secondary education
Upper secondary education and training 
Upper secondary education and training
Higher education 
Higher education
The State Educational Loan Fund; loans and grants for students 
The State Educational Loan Fund; loans and grants for students
Lifelong learning in all areas of education and training through various providers 
Lifelong learning in all areas of education and training through various providers
Research; coordination of the Government’s research policies, basic allocations to the Research Council of Norway and research institutions. 
Research; coordination of the Government’s research policies, basic allocations to the Research Council of Norway and research institutions.
Funding for research in higher education institutions is included in their general framework allocations. 
Funding for research in higher education institutions is included in their general framework allocations.
International programmes and organizations. 
International programmes and organizations.
Public higher education institutions in Norway include six universities, five specialised national colleges, two national institutes of the arts and 25 university colleges. 
Public higher education institutions in Norway include six universities, five specialised national colleges, two national institutes of the arts and 25 university colleges.
Those institutions carry out research and offer courses leading to academic degrees. 
Those institutions carry out research and offer courses leading to academic degrees.