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I congratulate UNDP Oslo Governance Centre and NOREF on this important initiative. 
I congratulate UNDP Oslo Governance Centre and NOREF on this important initiative.
During the last years, we have witnessed the power of popular uprisings in bringing about democratic change. 
During the last years, we have witnessed the power of popular uprisings in bringing about democratic change.
In country after country, people have risked their lives in a call for free elections, democratic accountability, the rule of law and respect for human rights. 
In country after country, people have risked their lives in a 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 Egypt, of Tunisia, of Libya, of Syria and of other countries in that region – and beyond. 
We have been inspired by the courage and strength of the people of Egypt, of Tunisia, of Libya, of Syria and of other countries in that region – and beyond.
The recent democratic wave has not been restricted to the Arab world. 
The recent democratic wave has not been restricted to the Arab world.
It is rather the contrary: a reflection of the legitimate aspirations of people who have been taking to the streets with similar demands – for dignity, social justice, freedom and respect for human rights. 
It is rather the contrary: a reflection of the legitimate aspirations of people who have been taking to the streets with similar demands – for dignity, social justice, freedom and respect for human rights.
Another example of democratic change is Myanmar – which differs from the Arab spring in being more of a top–down process. 
Another example of democratic change is Myanmar – which differs from the Arab spring in being more of a top–down process.
Changes in Myanmar have to a large extent been initiated by its political leaders. 
Changes in Myanmar have to a large extent been initiated by its political leaders.
It is a fast evolution – rather than a revolution. 
It is a fast evolution – rather than a revolution.
Democracy seems in other words to be on the rise in today’s world. 
Democracy seems in other words to be on the rise in today’s world.
But let us not get too carried away. 
But let us not get too carried away.
Because the rhetoric of democracy is advancing faster than its practice. 
Because the rhetoric of democracy is advancing faster than its practice.
There are countries that advertise their democratic form of government, while at the same time undermine and curtail 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 curtail the activities of civil society and human rights defenders.
There are countries that hold elections one day, and then put their citizens in jail because of their beliefs the next day. 
There are countries that hold elections one day, and then put their citizens in jail because of their beliefs the next day.
Democratic change has to be sustained over time – often in societies that lack basic democratic traditions and institutions. 
Democratic change has to be sustained over time – often in societies that lack basic democratic traditions and institutions.
Therefore, what can be seen as fundamental prerequisites for true and sustained democratic change? 
Therefore, what can be seen as fundamental prerequisites for true and sustained democratic change?
First, democracy and human rights are inseparable. 
First, democracy and human rights are inseparable.
Democracy is not sustainable unless the basic rights of individuals are respected, nor can you have true protection of human rights without democracy. 
Democracy is not sustainable unless the basic rights of individuals are respected, nor can you have true protection of human rights without democracy.
And even more important in a transition phase: democracy does not end at majority rule. 
And even more important in a transition phase: democracy does not end at majority rule.
The real test of a successful democracy is its ability to protect and respect the rights of minorities. 
The real test of a successful democracy is its ability to protect and respect the rights of minorities.
Respect for basic individual rights places limits on the laws, policies and practices that can be pursued by a government, and that can be pursued by the majority in a society. 
Respect for basic individual rights places limits on the laws, policies and practices that can be pursued by a government, and that can be pursued by the majority in a society.
In a transition phase this is vital because the building of broadly based trust is a key to making democratic change sustainable. 
In a transition phase this is vital because the building of broadly based trust is a key to making democratic change sustainable.
Second, robust democracies can never be imposed from the outside. 
Second, robust democracies can never be imposed from the outside.
A true democracy must have local ownership – and international support must be based on local demand, interest and commitment. 
A true democracy must have local ownership – and international support must be based on local demand, interest and commitment.
If not, outside help will do more harm than good. 
If not, outside help will do more harm than good.
Because establishing robust democracies is not a technical exercise. 
Because establishing robust democracies is not a technical exercise.
It is not about holding an election. 
It is not about holding an election.
It is about fundamental change – over time – relating to both society and culture. 
It is about fundamental change – over time – relating to both society and culture.
Basic human rights and democratic principles are universal, but true democracies have to develop within the social contexts they are to reflect. 
Basic human rights and democratic principles are universal, but true democracies have to develop within the social contexts they are to reflect.
It is not a process that can be rushed, because the values of democracy must take hold in society. 
It is not a process that can be rushed, because the values of democracy must take hold in society.
The World Bank has estimated that it takes an average of 41 years for countries to successfully establish the rule of law, which is necessary for a functioning democracy to take hold. 
The World Bank has estimated that it takes an average of 41 years for countries to successfully establish the rule of law, which is necessary for a functioning democracy to take hold.
However, long term perspectives and patience are as important as they are politically demanding to see through. 
However, long term perspectives and patience are as important as they are politically demanding to see through.
Short-term results and benefits of change are also needed – not least politically – in order to inject commitment and trust in the overall process of transition. 
Short-term results and benefits of change are also needed – not least politically – in order to inject commitment and trust in the overall process of transition.
When transitions occur, people will always be impatient to see evidence of change. 
When transitions occur, people will always be impatient to see evidence of change.
Therefore, the management of expectations is a critical political factor in transition processes. 
Therefore, the management of expectations is a critical political factor in transition processes.
Which leads me to a fourth and related point. 
Which leads me to a fourth and related point.
Transition to democracy and change will always be fiercely opposed by some. 
Transition to democracy and change will always be fiercely opposed by some.
Democratic transition means that previously powerful elites lose some of their influence. 
Democratic transition means that previously powerful elites lose some of their influence.
Military elites can be reluctant to submit to a civil administration. 
Military elites can be reluctant to submit to a civil administration.
Conservative religious elites can be reluctant to allow the inclusion of women or religious minorities in politics. 
Conservative religious elites can be reluctant to allow the inclusion of women or religious minorities in politics.
Old economic elites will be challenged on key economic issues like land and property rights. 
Old economic elites will be challenged on key economic issues like land and property rights.
So – how can we outsiders best be of help? 
So – how can we outsiders best be of help?
Introducing democracy does not mean westernisation of society. 
Introducing democracy does not mean westernisation of society.
Democracies can take many forms. 
Democracies can take many forms.
At the same time there are universal and basic human rights that are basic – and fundamental. 
At the same time there are universal and basic human rights that are basic – and fundamental.
How do we – Norway – target our support in transition processes? 
How do we – Norway – target our support in transition processes?
We try to convey a consistent message in our public and political statements. 
We try to convey a consistent message in our public and political statements.
We give moral and material support to human rights defenders and democratic agents of change at the local level. 
We give moral and material support to human rights defenders and democratic agents of change at the local level.
We demand that women are included and minorities respected. 
We demand that women are included and minorities respected.
You cannot expect a democratic process if more than half the population is excluded. 
You cannot expect a democratic process if more than half the population is excluded.
We support transparency – in many forms. 
We support transparency – in many forms.
We support the rule of law. 
We support the rule of law.
A democracy will fail unless the population has a minimum level of trust in the fairness of the state institutions. 
A democracy will fail unless the population has a minimum level of trust in the fairness of the state institutions.
We support economic growth. 
We support economic growth.
Inclusive development – benefiting all levels of society – is paramount if democracy is to take root. 
Inclusive development – benefiting all levels of society – is paramount if democracy is to take root.
And we support the building of human capital. 
And we support the building of human capital.
Education is key. 
Education is key.
Democracy depends on a critical number of people in a society being in a position to take their fair share of power. 
Democracy depends on a critical number of people in a society being in a position to take their fair share of power.
This requires economic strength and social capital, but also the knowledge base and the intellectual confidence that is provided through education. 
This requires economic strength and social capital, but also the knowledge base and the intellectual confidence that is provided through education.
These are important elements for us – for Norway – in our support to transition processes. 
These are important elements for us – for Norway – in our support to transition processes.
You will today focus on the transitions of Myanmar, Egypt and Tunisia, looking at the lessons from the transitions that took place in Brazil, Chile and Indonesia. 
You will today focus on the transitions of Myanmar, Egypt and Tunisia, looking at the lessons from the transitions that took place in Brazil, Chile and Indonesia.
I find this approach very promising, and I am looking forward to the results of your discussions. 
I find this approach very promising, and I am looking forward to the results of your discussions.
Summing up: The international community can play a positive role in easing difficult transitions. 
Summing up: The international community can play a positive role in easing difficult transitions.
But as I have stressed, a real and clear understanding of the role of the outside world during transitions is needed. 
But as I have stressed, a real and clear understanding of the role of the outside world during transitions is needed.
There are always important global, international and regional factors, but in the end a transition process has to be locally based in order to end successfully. 
There are always important global, international and regional factors, but in the end a transition process has to be locally based in order to end successfully.
And key local/internal factors are the ability to manage expectations, the ability to build broadly based trust and the ability to respect minority rights and vulnerable groups – which in essence is the real test of a successful democracy. 
And key local/internal factors are the ability to manage expectations, the ability to build broadly based trust and the ability to respect minority rights and vulnerable groups – which in essence is the real test of a successful democracy.
Because as Mahatma Gandhi once said: “My notion of democracy is that under it, the weakest should have the same opportunity as the strongest.” 
Because as Mahatma Gandhi once said: “My notion of democracy is that under it, the weakest should have the same opportunity as the strongest.”
I wish you all a successful conference. 
I wish you all a successful conference.
Conference on “The Political Economy of Transitions – Analysis for Change” 
Conference on “The Political Economy of Transitions – Analysis for Change”
'While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his speech in New York on 7 July. 
- While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015, sa utenriksministeren i sitt sinnlegg under generaldebatten i ECOSOC i New York 7. juli.
Thank you, President, 
Thank you, President,
I appreciate this opportunity to express Norway’s strong support for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. 
I appreciate this opportunity to express Norway’s strong support for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
We particularly welcome the participation of major groups from civil society and the private sector. 
We particularly welcome the participation of major groups from civil society and the private sector.
Their contributions are crucial. 
Their contributions are crucial.
Since the Rio+ 20 conference, we have worked to lay the foundations for an effective and inclusive Forum. 
Since the Rio+ 20 conference, we have worked to lay the foundations for an effective and inclusive Forum.
A Forum that can play a central role in following up the sustainable development goals (SDGs). 
A Forum that can play a central role in following up the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
It is important that the Forum has a strong review and monitoring mechanism. 
It is important that the Forum has a strong review and monitoring mechanism.
While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015. 
While shaping the post-2015 development agenda, we must not forget that our most immediate priority is to achieve the current Millennium Development Goals before the end of 2015.
The Secretary-General’s MDG Advocacy Group, co-chaired by President Kagame and Prime Minister Solberg, will continue to push for success. 
The Secretary-General’s MDG Advocacy Group, co-chaired by President Kagame and Prime Minister Solberg, will continue to push for success.
Let us make a major concerted effort to achieve the MDGs in the 550 days we have left. 
Let us make a major concerted effort to achieve the MDGs in the 550 days we have left.
We need to fulfil our commitments, not least for the sake of the children who need this the most. 
We need to fulfil our commitments, not least for the sake of the children who need this the most.
And let us work to develop a post-2015 sustainable development framework that builds on the success of the MDGs. 
And let us work to develop a post-2015 sustainable development framework that builds on the success of the MDGs.
We need a set of goals and targets that are both easy to communicate and measurable, that can mobilise global efforts, funding and partnerships. 
We need a set of goals and targets that are both easy to communicate and measurable, that can mobilise global efforts, funding and partnerships.
Norway has three key concerns: 
Norway has three key concerns:
First, the SDGs must not only build on the MDGs; they must go further. 
First, the SDGs must not only build on the MDGs; they must go further.
More than 1 billion people still live in extreme poverty. 
More than 1 billion people still live in extreme poverty.
The eradication of extreme poverty and hunger must be our primary goal. 
The eradication of extreme poverty and hunger must be our primary goal.
This is ambitious, but doable. 
This is ambitious, but doable.
It requires scaled up investments in education, health and gender equality, as well as in sustainable energy – ‘the missing MDG’. 
It requires scaled up investments in education, health and gender equality, as well as in sustainable energy – ‘the missing MDG’.
Second, the SDGs must reflect all three dimensions of sustainable development. 
Second, the SDGs must reflect all three dimensions of sustainable development.
We need goals and targets to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality based on the principle that we must ‘leave no one behind’. 
We need goals and targets to promote inclusive economic growth and reduce inequality based on the principle that we must ‘leave no one behind’.
And we should include a separate goal on climate change, which can support, and not prejudge the deliberations under the UNFCCC. 
And we should include a separate goal on climate change, which can support, and not prejudge the deliberations under the UNFCCC.
Finally, goals on good governance, peace, human rights and justice should also be included in the post-2015 agenda. 
Finally, goals on good governance, peace, human rights and justice should also be included in the post-2015 agenda.
Good governance and peace should be among the headline goals in the new SDG framework. 
Good governance and peace should be among the headline goals in the new SDG framework.
This is essential if we are to achieve effective development. 
This is essential if we are to achieve effective development.
In order to achieve the MDG commitments, resources must be mobilized from national as well as private sources. 
In order to achieve the MDG commitments, resources must be mobilized from national as well as private sources.
Norway will continue to cooperate with others in order to accelerate the realization of the current goals. 
Norway will continue to cooperate with others in order to accelerate the realization of the current goals.
The success of the MDGs shows that it is possible. 
The success of the MDGs shows that it is possible.
We have gained impressive results. 
We have gained impressive results.
Now we need to cooperate on an ambitious and realistic agenda for the future. 
Now we need to cooperate on an ambitious and realistic agenda for the future.
General Debate Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) 
Generaldebatten i Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
General Debate for the High-level Segment of ECOSOC and the Ministerial Segment of High-level Political Forum, New York, 7 July 2014 
General Debate for the High-level Segment of ECOSOC and the Ministerial Segment of High-level Political Forum, New York 7. juli 2014
Exellencies, ladies and gentlemen. 
Exellencies, ladies and gentlemen.
Last year, in the Sahel region alone, over half a million children under the age of five died from malnutrition and common illnesses.The fact that half a million children die from easily preventable causes is a grim testimony of the international community's joint failure to save lives and alleviate suffering.It calls on all of us to do more and to do better. 
Last year, in the Sahel region alone, over half a million children under the age of five died from malnutrition and common illnesses.The fact that half a million children die from easily preventable causes is a grim testimony of the international community's joint failure to save lives and alleviate suffering.It calls on all of us to do more and to do better.
The international humanitarian system is currently serving more people than ever before. 
The international humanitarian system is currently serving more people than ever before.
But the needs are extraordinary and they last longer.The global humanitarian appeal released this week is record high. 
But the needs are extraordinary and they last longer.The global humanitarian appeal released this week is record high.
And the funding gap is 14 billion USD as of early June. 
And the funding gap is 14 billion USD as of early June.
We need a global cry for humanity, and we need more diverse actors on board to provide more effective assistance to people in need: 
We need a global cry for humanity, and we need more diverse actors on board to provide more effective assistance to people in need:
First: Governments need to step up and increase their humanitarian response. 
First: Governments need to step up and increase their humanitarian response.
In Norway we have increased our humanitarian budgets, with approximately 1 billion NOK this year –130 mill US Dollars, and –we it is necessary to increase this further next year. 
In Norway we have increased our humanitarian budgets, with approximately 1 billion NOK this year –130 mill US Dollars, and –we it is necessary to increase this further next year.
Second: It is not enough to mobilise traditional donors alone. 
Second: It is not enough to mobilise traditional donors alone.
More countries need to contribute, and we need to see a wider range of donors and other partners, including non-OECD countries.The increased contribution by Gulf states to the humanitarian response in the Middle East is encouraging, and we need to go further. 
More countries need to contribute, and we need to see a wider range of donors and other partners, including non-OECD countries.The increased contribution by Gulf states to the humanitarian response in the Middle East is encouraging, and we need to go further.
Third: We need increased engagement with the private sector. 
Third: We need increased engagement with the private sector.
The private sector can help us in being more innovative and making the response more effective.Strengthened humanitarian preparedness and response can also be good for business. 
The private sector can help us in being more innovative and making the response more effective.Strengthened humanitarian preparedness and response can also be good for business.
Fourth: In order to reach more people we need more effective aid. 
Fourth: In order to reach more people we need more effective aid.
The NGOs are key humanitarian actors and we need a broader range of national and international NGOs that are better organized and more fit for the purpose. 
The NGOs are key humanitarian actors and we need a broader range of national and international NGOs that are better organized and more fit for the purpose.
During the World Humanitarian Summit consultations, there has been a strong call for 'localized aid'.Local NGOs are typically present before, during and after a crisis.They are well placed to deliver assistance in a much more context specific and localized way.And for less money. 
During the World Humanitarian Summit consultations, there has been a strong call for 'localized aid'.Local NGOs are typically present before, during and after a crisis.They are well placed to deliver assistance in a much more context specific and localized way.And for less money.
But we need to remember: 
But we need to remember: