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That is why we – from the very beginning – promoted the creation of separate grant schemes earmarked for NGOs. 
That is why we – from the very beginning – promoted the creation of separate grant schemes earmarked for NGOs.
I am giving away no secret when I say that there was some scepticism around when a model of earmarked NGO funds was presented. 
I am giving away no secret when I say that there was some scepticism around when a model of earmarked NGO funds was presented.
We had to argue strongly for the idea, but it was agreed that such funds would be established in most of the recipient countries. 
We had to argue strongly for the idea, but it was agreed that such funds would be established in most of the recipient countries.
Having said that, we – at this stage – heartily appreciate the cooperation with and the support from governments in the beneficiary states, which have also financially contributed to these funds. 
Having said that, we – at this stage – heartily appreciate the cooperation with and the support from governments in the beneficiary states, which have also financially contributed to these funds.
This shows a clear commitment from the beneficiary state – in common understanding with Norway – of the fundamental importance of supporting civil society and its contribution to building an EU based on sustainable and democratic societies. 
This shows a clear commitment from the beneficiary state – in common understanding with Norway – of the fundamental importance of supporting civil society and its contribution to building an EU based on sustainable and democratic societies.
Today we have 19 NGO funds totalling 85 million Euros. 
Today we have 19 NGO funds totalling 85 million Euros.
In addition, other NGO projects are supported through individual projects under the Grant programme. 
In addition, other NGO projects are supported through individual projects under the Grant programme.
In a mid-term evaluation of the EEA and Norway Grants, the NGO funds were highlighted as particularly successful. 
In a mid-term evaluation of the EEA and Norway Grants, the NGO funds were highlighted as particularly successful.
We have seen a great interest in the funds and there has been a large number of applicants for all funds. 
We have seen a great interest in the funds and there has been a large number of applicants for all funds.
Despite this good news about the NGO funds, these are not prosperous times. 
Despite this good news about the NGO funds, these are not prosperous times.
Financial crisis and unemployment, social turbulence and unstable governments are key words that the media use daily to describe the current global situation. 
Financial crisis and unemployment, social turbulence and unstable governments are key words that the media use daily to describe the current global situation.
Good news is rare in bad times. 
Good news is rare in bad times.
Hence, I would like to stress that the Norwegian government will continue to be one of the major contributors to civil society and NGOs in Central and Southern Europe. 
Hence, I would like to stress that the Norwegian government will continue to be one of the major contributors to civil society and NGOs in Central and Southern Europe.
Financial support from other international donors has been reduced during the last years. 
Financial support from other international donors has been reduced during the last years.
And the financial crisis has strengthened this trend. 
And the financial crisis has strengthened this trend.
Thus, it is of vital importance for the Norwegian government that the extensive contribution to support civil society in Central and Southern Europe continues. 
Thus, it is of vital importance for the Norwegian government that the extensive contribution to support civil society in Central and Southern Europe continues.
Although the main goal for the EEA and Norway grants is to contribute to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe, another important goal of the Norwegian government is for the Grants to help strengthen the ties between our countries – including – of course – those between NGOs. 
Although the main goal for the EEA and Norway grants is to contribute to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe, another important goal of the Norwegian government is for the Grants to help strengthen the ties between our countries – including – of course – those between NGOs.
Thus, I am pleased to see that quite a few projects have Norwegian partners. 
Thus, I am pleased to see that quite a few projects have Norwegian partners.
We hope to see the EEA and Norway Grants continue to facilitate and develop strong and long-term cooperation between NGOs in Norway and in the recipient countries. 
We hope to see the EEA and Norway Grants continue to facilitate and develop strong and long-term cooperation between NGOs in Norway and in the recipient countries.
It is with pleasure that we also witness an increased dialog between our governments as a result of the Grants. 
It is with pleasure that we also witness an increased dialog between our governments as a result of the Grants.
I am happy to learn that some of the projects are focusing on youth and children. 
I am happy to learn that some of the projects are focusing on youth and children.
The best assurance for a living and thriving democracy is to involve young people in the democratic processes. 
The best assurance for a living and thriving democracy is to involve young people in the democratic processes.
Therefore, it is important that we lay the groundwork for assuring that they can participate in all parts of the political processes, also in the civil society. 
Therefore, it is important that we lay the groundwork for assuring that they can participate in all parts of the political processes, also in the civil society.
I am eager to learn more about how the NGO funds can contribute to strengthening bonds within groups and build bridges not only between young people and grown ups, but also between majorities and minorities, between the haves and have nots. 
I am eager to learn more about how the NGO funds can contribute to strengthening bonds within groups and build bridges not only between young people and grown ups, but also between majorities and minorities, between the haves and have nots.
How can your funds contribute to bridging the gap between different people and different groups in your countries? 
How can your funds contribute to bridging the gap between different people and different groups in your countries?
How can you make sure that more people from different walks of life are included in the civil society, and thereby helping it to thrive? 
How can you make sure that more people from different walks of life are included in the civil society, and thereby helping it to thrive?
Through the EEA agreement we are all united in a common community. 
Through the EEA agreement we are all united in a common community.
However, we are all part of the larger and global village. 
However, we are all part of the larger and global village.
In solidarity with our children, born and unborn, the Norwegian government’s environmental policy is built on the concept of sustainable development and the precautionary principle. 
In solidarity with our children, born and unborn, the Norwegian government’s environmental policy is built on the concept of sustainable development and the precautionary principle.
But global warming is not something that we can combat within our borders. 
But global warming is not something that we can combat within our borders.
Thus, I find it interesting that there are a total of 8 environment funds under the Grant programme. 
Thus, I find it interesting that there are a total of 8 environment funds under the Grant programme.
The climate crisis is a result of political and market failure. 
The climate crisis is a result of political and market failure.
This may be an area where the civil society is more important than ever. 
This may be an area where the civil society is more important than ever.
In Norway, the environmental organisations have been crucial in making the people and the politicians aware of the different environmental challenges we are facing. 
In Norway, the environmental organisations have been crucial in making the people and the politicians aware of the different environmental challenges we are facing.
Although this is a global challenge, local solutions are vital. 
Although this is a global challenge, local solutions are vital.
Climate change is an important responsibility of the political leaders around the world. 
Climate change is an important responsibility of the political leaders around the world.
However, the civil society would be important partners in this challenge. 
However, the civil society would be important partners in this challenge.
As in many other cases we have seen that those who know where the shoe pinches also have the key to the solutions of the problems. 
As in many other cases we have seen that those who know where the shoe pinches also have the key to the solutions of the problems.
It is important that we can show results. 
It is important that we can show results.
We need to show that the funds have the impact we claim. 
We need to show that the funds have the impact we claim.
It is important to share experiences and lessons learned. 
It is important to share experiences and lessons learned.
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come. 
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come.
So far our support has been extensive and covered a wide range of target areas. 
So far our support has been extensive and covered a wide range of target areas.
But is it time we narrow our focus? 
But is it time we narrow our focus?
How can we make sure that the Norwegian contribution is relevant, focused and well-targeted? 
How can we make sure that the Norwegian contribution is relevant, focused and well-targeted?
How can we make a difference? 
How can we make a difference?
These are questions I pose to you, ladies and gentlemen, simply because I believe you are the best to answer them. 
These are questions I pose to you, ladies and gentlemen, simply because I believe you are the best to answer them.
I wish you the best of luck with the conference. 
I wish you the best of luck with the conference.
EEA and Norway Grant’s Impact on Civil Society - Experiences and Results 
EEA and Norway Grant’s Impact on Civil Society - Experiences and Results
Cooperation for cohesion 
Cooperation for cohesion
Foreword (report by the Financial Mechanism Office, Brussels) 
Foreword (report by the Financial Mechanism Office, Brussels)
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make a substantial contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area. 
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway make a substantial contribution to reducing economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area.
In the period 2004-2009, grants were awarded to 1250 individual projects, programmes and funds in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe. 
In the period 2004-2009, grants were awarded to 1250 individual projects, programmes and funds in 15 beneficiary states across Central and Southern Europe.
The EEA and Norway Grants also aim at strengthening the relations between the donor states and the beneficiary states. 
The EEA and Norway Grants also aim at strengthening the relations between the donor states and the beneficiary states.
Since the financial mechanisms were established in 2004, bilateral relations have been developed and broadened. 
Since the financial mechanisms were established in 2004, bilateral relations have been developed and broadened.
More than one in five of the supported projects have partners in the donor states, mainly in Norway. 
More than one in five of the supported projects have partners in the donor states, mainly in Norway.
Given the importance of pooling ideas and resources at local, national or international level, this year’s Status Report focuses on cooperation. 
Given the importance of pooling ideas and resources at local, national or international level, this year’s Status Report focuses on cooperation.
In the report you can read about how the EEA and Norway Grants turn borders into bridges and bring people together, whether through partnership projects, student exchanges, research networks, or through NGO initiatives promoting human rights and social inclusion. 
In the report you can read about how the EEA and Norway Grants turn borders into bridges and bring people together, whether through partnership projects, student exchanges, research networks, or through NGO initiatives promoting human rights and social inclusion.
Over the new period 2009-2014, the EEA and Norway Grants will focus on important areas such as environmental protection and climate change, social dialogue, civil society, health, research and the judiciary. 
Over the new period 2009-2014, the EEA and Norway Grants will focus on important areas such as environmental protection and climate change, social dialogue, civil society, health, research and the judiciary.
This underpins our commitment to economic and social development and a more equal and integrated Europe. 
This underpins our commitment to economic and social development and a more equal and integrated Europe.
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland 
Össur Skarphéðinsson Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iceland
Dr. Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein 
Dr. Aurelia Frick Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liechtenstein
The EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009 
The EEA and Norway Grants 2004-2009
Three billion kroner towards efforts to prevent deforestation 
Tre milliarder kroner årlig til innsats mot avskoging
Norway’s contribution to the efforts against deforestation will be presented at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali. 
Norges bidrag til avskoging vil bli presentert på det internasjonale klimatoppmøtet på Bali.
The Prime Minister, together with Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim and Minister of Petroleum and Energy Åslaug Haga, presented the strategy today at a meeting with the parliamentary leaders of the Conservative Party, the Christian Democratic Party and the Liberals. 
Sammen med miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim og olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga la statsministeren i dag fram strategien i et møte med de parlamentariske lederne for Høyre, Kristelig Folkeparti og Venstre.
Steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are therefore urgently required, said Mr Stoltenberg. 
Derfor haster det med å få ned utslippene av klimagasser, sier statsminister Jens Stoltenberg.
At present, deforestation in developing countries is releasing carbon dioxide corresponding to about 20% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. 
I dag fører avskoging i u-land til at det frigis klimagasser tilsvarende om lag 20 prosent av de globale CO2-utslippene.
Norway advocates the inclusion of commitments to reduce emissions from deforestation in developing countries in a global climate change regime for the period after 2012. 
Norge går inn for at forpliktelser om reduksjon i utslipp av klimagasser fra avskoging i u-land kommer med i et globalt klimaregime etter 2012.
Norway will work towards agreement on such a regime in Copenhagen in 2009. 
Norge arbeider for å få en beslutning om et slikt regime i København i 2009.
Emissions from deforestation are not currently regulated under the Climate Change Convention or the Kyoto Protocol. 
Utslipp fra avskoging er i dag ikke regulert under Klimakonvensjonen eller Kyotoprotokollen.
Nor can projects to prevent deforestation be used to acquire emission credits under the Clean Development Mechanism. 
Tiltak for å hindre avskoging gir ikke kreditter under den grønne utviklingsmekanismen, CDM.
The EEA and Norway Grants: Solidarity and cooperation in Europe 
Solidaritet og samarbeid i Europa
“This white paper thoroughly documents that Norway is making a difference for the new democracies in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
- Denne stortingsmeldingen er en solid dokumentasjon på at Norge gjør en forskjell for de nye demokratiene i Europa, sier Støre.
“This white paper thoroughly documents that Norway is making a difference for the new democracies in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
– Denne stortingsmeldingen er en solid dokumentasjon på at Norge gjør en forskjell for de nye demokratiene i Europa, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.﻿
Today the Government submitted a white paper to the Storting on the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Regjeringen har i dag fremmet melding til Stortinget om EØS-midlene.
The purpose of the white paper is to sum up the results achieved in the period 2004–09 and set out the objectives for the period 2009–14. 
Formålet med meldingen er å oppsummere hvilke resultater som er oppnådd i perioden 2004-09, og redegjøre for målene som er satt for perioden 2009-14.
The white paper reaffirms the Government’s commitment to closer cooperation on strategic matters between Norway and the beneficiary states. 
Gjennom stortingsmeldingen legger regjeringen vekt på økt strategisk samarbeid mellom Norge og mottakerlandene.
“At the same time we will continue to contribute to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe,” said Mr Støre. 
– Samtidig fortsetter vi å bidra til sosial og økonomisk utjevning i Europa, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The final evaluation of the first period shows that the projects have been successful and promoted progress both in priority sectors and in sectors where there has been little available funding from the EU. 
Sluttevalueringen av den første perioden viser at prosjektene har vært vellykket og bidratt på prioriterte områder i tillegg til sektorer hvor det har vært lite støtte tilgjengelig fra EU.
This applies, for example, to the environmental and justice sectors and to civil society. 
Dette inkluderer blant annet miljø- og justissektoren og det sivile samfunn.
Norway is currently among the largest donors to NGOs in Central Europe. 
Norge er nå blant de største bidragsyterne til frivillige organisasjoner i Sentral-Europa.
Norwegian partners have also been engaged in many projects. 
Mange prosjekter har også hatt norske samarbeidspartnere.
At the same time, experience gained in the previous period has provided a basis for making important changes to the focus and management of the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Erfaringene fra den forrige perioden har samtidig lagt grunnlaget for viktige endringer både av innretningen og forvaltningen av EØS-midlene.
Steps have been taken to better facilitate partnerships between Norwegian institutions and institutions in the beneficiary states. 
Det er lagt bedre til rette for partnerskap mellom norske institusjoner og institusjoner i mottakerlandene.
“Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Norway has become an important partner for the beneficiary states. 
– Gjennom EØS-midlene er Norge blitt en viktigere samarbeidspartner for mottakerlandene.
The Government’s aim is that the Grants should strengthen positive trends in the beneficiary states and promote contact with Norway,” said Mr Støre. 
Regjeringen ønsker at EØS-midlene skal styrke positive utviklingstrekk i mottakerlandene og kontakter med Norge, sier Støre.
Norwegian authorities and institutions are already engaged in more than half of the 144 programmes that are being developed. 
Allerede nå er det klart at norske fagmyndigheter og institusjoner er engasjert i over halvparten av de 144 programmene som er under utvikling.
Norway has contributed to reducing the economic and social disparities in Europe since the EEA was established. 
Norge har siden etableringen av EØS bidratt til sosial og økonomisk utjevning i Europa.
Since the EU enlargement in 2004, the funding has been channelled through the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Fra og med EU-utvidelsen i 2004 ble støtten samlet under EØS-midlene.
Approximately NOK 14 billion has been made available for the period 2009–14. 
Støtten utgjør om lag 14 milliarder kroner for perioden 2009-14.
Norway provides 97% of this funding, while the rest is provided by Iceland and Liechtenstein. 
Norges andel er 97 prosent, mens Island og Liechtenstein står for resten av bidraget.
The EEA and Norway Grants are made available to 12 countries in Central and Southern Europe and to the three Baltic states. 
EØS-midlene går til tolv land i Sentral- og Sør-Europa samt de tre baltiske landene.
Giske chief of BLD until further notice 
Trond Giske bestyrer BLD inntil videre
Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen has today been honourably discharged from her office, after tendering her resignation yesterday. 
Statsråd Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen har i statsråd i dag fått avskjed i nåde, etter at hun i går søkte avskjed.
Both decisions are effective as of 1 pm today. 
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Mr. Kjell Erik Øie has until further notice been reappointed as state secretary to Mr. Giske in BLD affairs, and Ms. Marthe Schrning Lund has until further notice been reappointed as political advisor to Mr. Giske in BLD affairs. 
Kjell Erik Øie er inntil videre blitt gjenutnevnt som statssekretær for Giske i BLD-saker, mens Marthe Scharning Lund inntil videre er gjenansatt som politisk rådgiver for Giske i BLD-saker.
Minister of Petroleum and Energy: Ms. Åslaug Marie Haga (Cent.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Olje- og energidepartementet (olje- og energiminister): Åslaug Marie Haga (Sp)
Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe. 
Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe.
A special welcome to Commissioner Barnier, Professor Veugelers, and Director Zietara from Poland, responsible for the excellent handling of Norwegian Funds in Poland. 
A special welcome to Commissioner Barnier, Professor Veugelers, and Director Zietara from Poland, responsible for the excellent handling of Norwegian Funds in Poland.
I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, particularly in promoting (1) apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills, and addressing (2) energy and climate and (3) migration issues. 
I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, particularly in promoting (1) apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills, and addressing (2) energy and climate and (3) migration issues.
You represent private and public stakeholders. 
You represent private and public stakeholders.
We have invited experts from the European Union, academia, think tanks, trade unions, business and of course, the beneficiary states of the EEA and Norway Grants, so that you can all contribute with your accumulated knowledge and experience. 
We have invited experts from the European Union, academia, think tanks, trade unions, business and of course, the beneficiary states of the EEA and Norway Grants, so that you can all contribute with your accumulated knowledge and experience.
This meeting is part of a broad consultation process that runs in parallel with the negotiations between the EU and the three EFTA states on a new five-year period for the EEA and Norway Grants and for enhanced market access for fish products in the EU. 
This meeting is part of a broad consultation process that runs in parallel with the negotiations between the EU and the three EFTA states on a new five-year period for the EEA and Norway Grants and for enhanced market access for fish products in the EU.
The negotiations are still at an early stage. 
The negotiations are still at an early stage.