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Asia is not only about economic growth but also: Issues (“problems”) related to demography, poverty, authoritarian regimes, security challenges, access to clean water and natural disasters. 
Asia is not only about economic growth but also: Issues (“problems”) related to demography, poverty, authoritarian regimes, security challenges, access to clean water and natural disasters.
The world is “coming together”. 
The world is “coming together”.
“Local” issues and challenges are not local – such as poverty, demographic development, environmental problems, economic crisis and terrorism are global challenges. 
“Local” issues and challenges are not local – such as poverty, demographic development, environmental problems, economic crisis and terrorism are global challenges.
So, do we see a heightened awareness both in Western countries and in Asian countries of a common destiny? 
So, do we see a heightened awareness both in Western countries and in Asian countries of a common destiny?
A new sense of a global identity? 
A new sense of a global identity?
The new challenges associated with the economic rise of China, India and the rest of Asia address fundamental weaknesses in the West, for instance in terms of indebtedness. 
The new challenges associated with the economic rise of China, India and the rest of Asia address fundamental weaknesses in the West, for instance in terms of indebtedness.
Surveys show signs of pessimism among the Western population, greater optimism in the East. 
Surveys show signs of pessimism among the Western population, greater optimism in the East.
These are all matters on which Professor Huang Jing as Director of the Center on Asia and Globalisation (at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore) has written lucidly before, and he will surely provide us with new insights today. 
These are all matters on which Professor Huang Jing as Director of the Center on Asia and Globalisation (at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore) has written lucidly before, and he will surely provide us with new insights today.
How the global system works. 
How the global system works.
Priorities. 
Priorities.
Should we see a greater Asian political influence as a challenge to our Western-style democracies? 
Should we see a greater Asian political influence as a challenge to our Western-style democracies?
Asia has never been more democratic than today. 
Asia has never been more democratic than today.
Today, states like Bangladesh, Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia are all democratic states. 
Today, states like Bangladesh, Philippines, South Korea and Indonesia are all democratic states.
Some states might want to focus on competition in order to gain political influence. 
Some states might want to focus on competition in order to gain political influence.
But the quest for geopolitical influence is not a zero sum game. 
But the quest for geopolitical influence is not a zero sum game.
Economic growth never lasts forever. 
Economic growth never lasts forever.
Asia economies are not only dependent on the purchasing power of the West, but must also make the shift from labour-intensive growth model to a knowledge- and consumer-based model. 
Asia economies are not only dependent on the purchasing power of the West, but must also make the shift from labour-intensive growth model to a knowledge- and consumer-based model.
Cheap labour is becoming less available. 
Cheap labour is becoming less available.
The West is no longer the only innovative force, and certainly will not be in the future. 
The West is no longer the only innovative force, and certainly will not be in the future.
It is a myth that states like China can/will only copy others and not invent something new. 
It is a myth that states like China can/will only copy others and not invent something new.
East Asian states are facing profound demographic challenges, with some signs that China may grow old before it grows rich. 
East Asian states are facing profound demographic challenges, with some signs that China may grow old before it grows rich.
Demography and development are inherently linked, as has been vividly demonstrated by Professor Hans Rosling. 
Demography and development are inherently linked, as has been vividly demonstrated by Professor Hans Rosling.
This will also be the topic of his talk today. 
This will also be the topic of his talk today.
These challenges are not unique to East Asia. 
These challenges are not unique to East Asia.
The economic clout of the rapidly emerging economies of Asia enables these states to project greater political assertiveness. 
The economic clout of the rapidly emerging economies of Asia enables these states to project greater political assertiveness.
This shift is accompanied by an ambition to exert “definitional powers” – i.e. to participate in defining norms that have been traditionally defined by the West. 
This shift is accompanied by an ambition to exert “definitional powers” – i.e. to participate in defining norms that have been traditionally defined by the West.
For example: on understanding the limits of state sovereignty, fulfilment of treaty obligations under international law, scope of freedom of speech or religious freedom, the universality of human rights and issues on international humanitarian intervention and the limits to states’ responsibility to protect. 
For example: on understanding the limits of state sovereignty, fulfilment of treaty obligations under international law, scope of freedom of speech or religious freedom, the universality of human rights and issues on international humanitarian intervention and the limits to states’ responsibility to protect.
With greater status and influence come also greater responsibilities as new global leaders. 
With greater status and influence come also greater responsibilities as new global leaders.
Web TV from the conference: part I, and part II. 
Videoopptak fra konferansen kan sees i sin helhet her: del I, og del II.
Opening remarks at the conference "Asia og vi. 
Åpningsinnlegg på konferansen "Asia og vi.
Åslaug Haga –new Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity 
Åslaug Haga ny direktør i Global Crop Diversity Trust
- I wish to congratulate Ms Haga with this important position and look forward to continued good cooperation with the Trust, says The Norwegian minister of Agriculture and Food Trygve Slagsvold Vedum. 
- Jeg ønsker å gratulere Åslaug Haga med denne viktige stillingen og ser fram til et godt samarbeid, sier landbruks- og matminister sier Trygve Slagsvold Vedum.
Read the Press Release from Global Crop Diversity Trust 
Les hele pressemeldingen fra Global Crop Diversity Trust
Global Crop Diversity Trust is also part of the global network for the implementation of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. 
Global Crop Diversity Trust inngår også i det globale nettverket for gjennomføring av Den internasjonale traktaten for plantegenetiske ressurser for mat og landbruk.
The Global Crop Diversity Trust is an independent, international foundation for the protection of plant genetic diversity in agriculture. 
The Global Crop Diversity Trust, er en frittstående, internasjonal stiftelse for bevaring av genetisk mangfold innen landbruket.
The Trust is financed by contributions from a number of NGOs and governments including from Norway. 
Trusten drives av bidrag fra organisasjoner og en rekke regjeringer, deriblant den norske.
Among other things, they have received support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. 
Blant annet har trusten mottatt støtte av Bill og Melinda Gates Foundation.
Welcoming remarks, Transatlantic Science Week, Stanford University 
Welcoming remarks, Transatlantic Science Week, Stanford University
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale på Stanford University under Transatlantic Science Week 27.oktober 2011. 
Forsknings- og høyere utdanningsminister Tora Aaslands tale på Stanford University under Transatlantic Science Week 27.oktober 2011.
The essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. 
The essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
That is what research and innovation is all about - leaving a trail, set some footprints.The question is how we go about doing that. 
That is what research and innovation is all about - leaving a trail, set some footprints.The question is how we go about doing that.
It is not easy. 
It is not easy.
Well. 
Well.
A good place to start is to set up a map, for instance by increasing the cooperation between education, research and innovation, the three central and strongly interdependent drivers of the knowledge-based society. 
A good place to start is to set up a map, for instance by increasing the cooperation between education, research and innovation, the three central and strongly interdependent drivers of the knowledge-based society.
Together they are often referred to as the “knowledge triangle”. 
Together they are often referred to as the “knowledge triangle”.
The question is, of course, how we can promote the ultimate interaction between these three main drivers. 
The question is, of course, how we can promote the ultimate interaction between these three main drivers.
How do we optimize the linkages between the education, research and innovation sectors, in order to promote sustainable socio-economic development? 
How do we optimize the linkages between the education, research and innovation sectors, in order to promote sustainable socio-economic development?
As a Minister of research and higher education I am well aware of the crucial role research and higher education institutions can play by creating and disseminating knowledge valuable for society and companies. 
As a Minister of research and higher education I am well aware of the crucial role research and higher education institutions can play by creating and disseminating knowledge valuable for society and companies.
They also provide important links to a wider audience outside the core sectors of the triangle. 
They also provide important links to a wider audience outside the core sectors of the triangle.
The role of universities to provide human resources for research and innovation is obvious. 
The role of universities to provide human resources for research and innovation is obvious.
To educate is to refine human capital! 
To educate is to refine human capital!
But these institutions need close connections with cutting-edge research in order to provide high quality education. 
But these institutions need close connections with cutting-edge research in order to provide high quality education.
The close interaction between research and training activities in higher education institutions is what gives them their unique and crucial role in the knowledge society. 
The close interaction between research and training activities in higher education institutions is what gives them their unique and crucial role in the knowledge society.
At the same time more and more companies realize that they need to make use of the knowledge developed by universities and research centres. 
At the same time more and more companies realize that they need to make use of the knowledge developed by universities and research centres.
This is something we discuss in political talks, for instance between minister Giske and myself – and our ministries. 
This is something we discuss in political talks, for instance between minister Giske and myself – and our ministries.
And in order to find the best knowledge and the best partners, companies need to look across national borders. 
And in order to find the best knowledge and the best partners, companies need to look across national borders.
So in short, some initiatives and action is necessary. 
So in short, some initiatives and action is necessary.
The triangle is a pertinent image of this mutual dependency. 
The triangle is a pertinent image of this mutual dependency.
We need more and better cooperation across all borders. 
We need more and better cooperation across all borders.
The real challenge is of course to actually transform this image into a comprehensive model for collaboration. 
The real challenge is of course to actually transform this image into a comprehensive model for collaboration.
How do we transcend the borders between researchers and students, companies and academia? 
How do we transcend the borders between researchers and students, companies and academia?
Our common task is to find new modus operandi that will allow this great machinery to run smoothly and to the benefit of us all, and that is able to bring us forward, making that trail! 
Our common task is to find new modus operandi that will allow this great machinery to run smoothly and to the benefit of us all, and that is able to bring us forward, making that trail!
Because it is indeed these initiatives and cooperation that will enable us to meet fundamental global challenges - whether we are talking about climate change, energy shortage or even poverty. 
Because it is indeed these initiatives and cooperation that will enable us to meet fundamental global challenges - whether we are talking about climate change, energy shortage or even poverty.
At this year’s Science Week we look in to some of these issues. 
At this year’s Science Week we look in to some of these issues.
I am sure there are many ways to improve the links between the three main partners involved. 
I am sure there are many ways to improve the links between the three main partners involved.
But as I mentioned before, there is one thing that is crucial for the interaction of education, research and innovation to work. 
But as I mentioned before, there is one thing that is crucial for the interaction of education, research and innovation to work.
What we seek is of great value, a major part of our national fortune, and no, it is not petroleum; it is not raw materials. 
What we seek is of great value, a major part of our national fortune, and no, it is not petroleum; it is not raw materials.
It is what we normally refer to as human resources…. 
It is what we normally refer to as human resources….
It is people! 
It is people!
Because, the most fundamental part of either side of the triangle is of course the people in it. 
Because, the most fundamental part of either side of the triangle is of course the people in it.
People with visions and ambitions. 
People with visions and ambitions.
People who are not afraid to think big, and who strive towards new knowledge, new solutions and new technologies. 
People who are not afraid to think big, and who strive towards new knowledge, new solutions and new technologies.
People that education and experiences have refined. 
People that education and experiences have refined.
We need people who want both to collaborate across borders of any kind, but also people who are willing to cross the borders - from academia to industry, and back again, and across international borders as well. 
We need people who want both to collaborate across borders of any kind, but also people who are willing to cross the borders - from academia to industry, and back again, and across international borders as well.
We also need inspired researchers and innovators that want to share their knowledge with our students. 
We also need inspired researchers and innovators that want to share their knowledge with our students.
Those are true visionaries. 
Those are true visionaries.
Many visionaries are already “out there” – and many of you are in here, today. 
Many visionaries are already “out there” – and many of you are in here, today.
And you are fundamental for the knowledge triangle to work. 
And you are fundamental for the knowledge triangle to work.
But I am sure you will agree with me, that the most important people are - the next generation. 
But I am sure you will agree with me, that the most important people are - the next generation.
Our students. 
Our students.
Our trainees. 
Our trainees.
Our researchers and innovators to be. 
Our researchers and innovators to be.
As was pointed out earlier in the week by Crown Prince Haakon, they are the ones who will solve our common challenges in the future. 
As was pointed out earlier in the week by Crown Prince Haakon, they are the ones who will solve our common challenges in the future.
And this is why earlier this week we launched the new North America Strategy for Higher Education Cooperation to follow up on the previous, very successful strategy. 
And this is why earlier this week we launched the new North America Strategy for Higher Education Cooperation to follow up on the previous, very successful strategy.
We are also developing an action plan to follow up on the already existing Strategy for Norwegian cooperation in science and technology with North America. 
We are also developing an action plan to follow up on the already existing Strategy for Norwegian cooperation in science and technology with North America.
Together these strategies cover large parts of the knowledge triangle, connecting education, research and innovation. 
Together these strategies cover large parts of the knowledge triangle, connecting education, research and innovation.
And that is why we will coordinate the follow-up of these strategies, that is why we want to translate them into concrete agreements and partnerships. 
And that is why we will coordinate the follow-up of these strategies, that is why we want to translate them into concrete agreements and partnerships.
Keeping up the openness to the world around us coupled with our democratic and human values. 
Keeping up the openness to the world around us coupled with our democratic and human values.
This link is fundamental. 
This link is fundamental.
In order to meet our future challenges, we need to include our future scientists and entrepreneurs in today’s research. 
In order to meet our future challenges, we need to include our future scientists and entrepreneurs in today’s research.
So while you are out there leaving a trail, instead of following a path – remember to bring our students with you on that trail – so that they, in the future can find their own ways, make their own trails. 
So while you are out there leaving a trail, instead of following a path – remember to bring our students with you on that trail – so that they, in the future can find their own ways, make their own trails.
In Norway, we celebrate this year 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen was born. 
In Norway, we celebrate this year 150 years since Fridtjof Nansen was born.
He was an explorer searching the unknown in the polar regions. 
He was an explorer searching the unknown in the polar regions.
But he was also a scientist. 
But he was also a scientist.
He combines the utmost effort and struggle with real science. 
He combines the utmost effort and struggle with real science.
There were no trails that he could follow – he made his own across Greenland, 3 years in the ice towards the North Pole, in brain science, and in the science of the deep oceans – searching for answers to unknown questions. 
There were no trails that he could follow – he made his own across Greenland, 3 years in the ice towards the North Pole, in brain science, and in the science of the deep oceans – searching for answers to unknown questions.
“Ski trails are man’s most beautiful prints on the earth”. 
“Ski trails are man’s most beautiful prints on the earth”.
Even if the snow is white, maybe this could be a foundation of the green economy, the more environmentally friendly production. 
Even if the snow is white, maybe this could be a foundation of the green economy, the more environmentally friendly production.
The development of Apple’s Iphones, Ipod, Itunes and Ipads the last two-three years has been amazing. 
The development of Apple’s Iphones, Ipod, Itunes and Ipads the last two-three years has been amazing.
I do not know if Steve Jobs ever read Emerson (that I quoted), or cared for his poetry. 
I do not know if Steve Jobs ever read Emerson (that I quoted), or cared for his poetry.
But in the Commencement address here at Stanford University in June 2005 Steve Jobs told three stories from his life – from which he is often quoted. 
But in the Commencement address here at Stanford University in June 2005 Steve Jobs told three stories from his life – from which he is often quoted.
These stories reflect the same spirit Emerson conveys in his poetry. 
These stories reflect the same spirit Emerson conveys in his poetry.
Follow your gut, he said. 
Follow your gut, he said.
Trust your instincts. 
Trust your instincts.
And create your own path, your own destiny. 
And create your own path, your own destiny.
Your own life. 
Your own life.
Don’t be content to take the road less travelled by - create a new one! 
Don’t be content to take the road less travelled by - create a new one!
This autumn, the Norwegian government will present a white paper concerning the state of our prisons and the need for future prison capacity. 
Regjeringen vil i løpet av høsten legge fram en stortingsmelding som gjennomgår tilstanden i fengslene og behovet for framtidig straffegjennomføringskapasitet.
The white paper will lay the foundation for the government’s long term priorities. 
Meldingen vil legge grunnlaget for prioriteringer på lengre sikt.
An analysis conducted by Statsbygg, the government’s key advisor in construction and property affairs, in 2013, shows that there is a significant backlog of maintenance work needed to be carried out in Norwegian prisons, estimated to cost between NOK 3.3 and 4.4 billion. 
En tilstandsanalyse som Statsbygg har utført i 2013 viser at det er et betydelig vedlikeholdsetterslep i fengslene på mellom 3,3 og 4,4 milliarder kroner.
It is possible that the maintenance work will cause prisons or branches of prisons to close temporarily. 
Nødvendig vedlikehold kan føre til at avdelinger eller fengsler må stenge i perioder.
In addition, the queue of convicts waiting to serve their sentence is increasing. 
I tillegg er soningskøen økende.
At the moment, the queue is at 1.300 custodial sentences, while there is a great demand for detention space. 
Pr. nå er den på om lag 1300 ubetingede dommer, samtidig som det er stor etterspørsel etter varetektsplasser.
The Netherlands has already leased prison capacity to Belgium for several years. 
Nederland har allerede i flere år leid ut fengselskapasitet til Belgia.
These will be considered in the process. 
Dette vil bli vurdert i prosessen.
It is currently too early to say anything about the scope and cost of the project, and how the practical challenges are to be solved. 
Det er på nåværende tidspunkt for tidlig å si noe om omfang, pris og hvordan praktiske utfordringer skal løses.
Published under: Bondevik's 1st Government 
Publisert under: Regjeringen Bondevik I
No: 138/1999 Date: 8 October 1999 
Nr.: 138/1999 Dato: 8. oktober 1999
Minister of Trade and Industry: Mr. Lars Sponheim (Lib.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Nærings- og handelsdepartementet: Lars Sponheim (V)
Minister of Foreign Affairs: Mr. Knut Vollebæk (Chr.) 
Utenriksminister: Knut Vollebæk (KrF)
Minister of the Environment: Ms. Guro Fjellanger (Lib.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Miljøverndepartementet: Guro Fjellanger (V)
Minister of Culture: Ms. Åslaug Marie Haga (Cent.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Kulturdepartementet: Åslaug Marie Haga (Sp)
Minister for Nordic Cooperation: Mr. Peter Angelsen (Cent.) 
Nordisk samarbeidsminister: Peter Angelsen (Sp)
This page was last updated 8 October 1999 by the editors 
Lagt inn 8. oktober 1999 av Statens forvaltningstjeneste, ODIN-redaksjonen
Minister of Oil and Energy: Ms. Marit Arnstad (Cent.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Olje- og energidepartementet: Marit Arnstad (Sp)
Norway condemns assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani 
Norge fordømmer drapet på lederen for det afghanske fredsrådet
The head of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council and former president of Afghanistan, Burhanuddin Rabbani, was killed in a suicide bombing today in his own home in Kabul. 
Lederen for det afghanske fredsrådet og tidligere president i Afghanistan, Burhanuddin Rabbani, ble i dag drept i et bombeangrep i sitt eget hjem i Kabul.