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Major reforms were implemented by the PA, and the Government of Israel responded by gradually easing its restrictions on access and movement of goods and people. 
Major reforms were implemented by the PA, and the Government of Israel responded by gradually easing its restrictions on access and movement of goods and people.
At our meeting here in New York two years ago, we acknowledged the political programme put forward by the Prime Minister, which aimed at completing the building of the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper. 
At our meeting here in New York two years ago, we acknowledged the political programme put forward by the Prime Minister, which aimed at completing the building of the institutions needed for a Palestinian state to function and prosper.
This plan, together with the stated ambition to negotiate an end to the conflict constituted the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality. 
This plan, together with the stated ambition to negotiate an end to the conflict constituted the political framework for turning the two-state vision into reality.
They offered the much-needed political horizon and gave momentum to the AHLC’s efforts to mobilise the donor community in a coordinated effort. 
They offered the much-needed political horizon and gave momentum to the AHLC’s efforts to mobilise the donor community in a coordinated effort.
Looking back today, we can confirm that the efforts to build robust state institutions and revive the Palestinian economy stand out as an international success story. 
Looking back today, we can confirm that the efforts to build robust state institutions and revive the Palestinian economy stand out as an international success story.
When we met in Brussels last April, under the auspices of the High Representative Cathrine Ashton, we welcomed the assessment by the World Bank, the IMF, and the UN that the PA is above the threshold for a functioning state in the key sectors they studied, and that Palestinian institutions compare favourably with those in established states. 
When we met in Brussels last April, under the auspices of the High Representative Cathrine Ashton, we welcomed the assessment by the World Bank, the IMF, and the UN that the PA is above the threshold for a functioning state in the key sectors they studied, and that Palestinian institutions compare favourably with those in established states.
In recent years, we have witnessed unprecedented progress in the quality and functioning of these institutions, high levels of growth, restoration of basic living conditions and security in the West Bank, and improved hope for the people. 
In recent years, we have witnessed unprecedented progress in the quality and functioning of these institutions, high levels of growth, restoration of basic living conditions and security in the West Bank, and improved hope for the people.
This is a remarkable achievement made possible by the concerted action of Palestinians, Israelis and donors. 
This is a remarkable achievement made possible by the concerted action of Palestinians, Israelis and donors.
However, although the quality of the institutions is now undisputed, the reality on the ground is highly complex. 
However, although the quality of the institutions is now undisputed, the reality on the ground is highly complex.
Not only because there is political and diplomatic stalemate on the negotiation track, but also because the effect of the occupation on the ground severely hampers the functioning of the economy. 
Not only because there is political and diplomatic stalemate on the negotiation track, but also because the effect of the occupation on the ground severely hampers the functioning of the economy.
And finally because the clear signs of donor fatigue complicates the balance sheet of the Palestinian economy. 
And finally because the clear signs of donor fatigue complicates the balance sheet of the Palestinian economy.
We can read the immediate result on the ground, as presented to us today by the World Bank, the IMF and the UN: 
We can read the immediate result on the ground, as presented to us today by the World Bank, the IMF and the UN:
The Palestinian economy is showing a significant slowdown of growth in the West Bank. 
The Palestinian economy is showing a significant slowdown of growth in the West Bank.
This slowdown is due to continued fiscal retrenchment, reductions in aid from donors and a consequent liquidity crisis, as well as the lack of further major easing of Israeli restrictions. 
This slowdown is due to continued fiscal retrenchment, reductions in aid from donors and a consequent liquidity crisis, as well as the lack of further major easing of Israeli restrictions.
Gaza’s output continues to recover with a high level of growth, but from a repressed level, following the easing of the import control regime in mid-2010. 
Gaza’s output continues to recover with a high level of growth, but from a repressed level, following the easing of the import control regime in mid-2010.
Since then, more changes have been made to the access regime into Gaza than to that into the West Bank. 
Since then, more changes have been made to the access regime into Gaza than to that into the West Bank.
According to the World Bank, the acute fiscal crisis, accompanied by declining economic growth, threatens to undermine the gains in institution-building that have so painstakingly been made over the past several years. 
According to the World Bank, the acute fiscal crisis, accompanied by declining economic growth, threatens to undermine the gains in institution-building that have so painstakingly been made over the past several years.
So this dear friends, I believe is the backdrop. 
So this dear friends, I believe is the backdrop.
At this meeting of the AHLC, we need to look ahead. 
At this meeting of the AHLC, we need to look ahead.
We will address the approach by the PA and Prime Minister Fayyad to facilitate the transition from substantial external funding of recurrent costs to economic independence. 
We will address the approach by the PA and Prime Minister Fayyad to facilitate the transition from substantial external funding of recurrent costs to economic independence.
The Prime Minister stated that the PA finds itself compelled to accelerate the pace of an already strong fiscal adjustment effort. 
The Prime Minister stated that the PA finds itself compelled to accelerate the pace of an already strong fiscal adjustment effort.
In order to achieve fiscal sustainability and economic viability in an orderly and manageable process, we believe the following measures are required: 
In order to achieve fiscal sustainability and economic viability in an orderly and manageable process, we believe the following measures are required:
Donors must provide predictable funding for budget support, both for the remainder of 2011 and for the whole of 2012. 
Donors must provide predictable funding for budget support, both for the remainder of 2011 and for the whole of 2012.
This will pave the way for shifting assistance from budget support to investment funding from 2013. 
This will pave the way for shifting assistance from budget support to investment funding from 2013.
VAT collection in Israel on trade between Israel and the PA must be improved, and regular transfers of the clearance revenue must be ensured. 
VAT collection in Israel on trade between Israel and the PA must be improved, and regular transfers of the clearance revenue must be ensured.
Although we understand the security concerns – we fully do – the access and movement regime in the West Bank and Gaza must be further dismantled to allow for increased public and private investments as well as development of infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza. 
Although we understand the security concerns – we fully do – the access and movement regime in the West Bank and Gaza must be further dismantled to allow for increased public and private investments as well as development of infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza.
Without further and more radical measures, the Palestinian economy simply cannot become viable, no economy can prosper under such conditions. 
Without further and more radical measures, the Palestinian economy simply cannot become viable, no economy can prosper under such conditions.
Referring to the reports to this meeting, I would like to add that donors should not accept that their contributions are used to finance the costs incurred by a continued closure regime. 
Referring to the reports to this meeting, I would like to add that donors should not accept that their contributions are used to finance the costs incurred by a continued closure regime.
The PA must continue exercising strong fiscal discipline and control, as well as further tighten public spending during the transition period. 
The PA must continue exercising strong fiscal discipline and control, as well as further tighten public spending during the transition period.
The PA must increase its domestic revenues by broadening and tightening its taxation base and collection mechanisms. 
The PA must increase its domestic revenues by broadening and tightening its taxation base and collection mechanisms.
And I would like to add that donors should not support tax evasion with aid money. 
And I would like to add that donors should not support tax evasion with aid money.
Prime Minister Fayyad has also asked us to consider reviewing the current practice of VAT exemption on donor-financed projects. 
Prime Minister Fayyad has also asked us to consider reviewing the current practice of VAT exemption on donor-financed projects.
This is in line with current discussions among donors in the OECD/DAC. 
This is in line with current discussions among donors in the OECD/DAC.
In Norway we welcome this debate in the OECD, as we are firmly committed to improving the management of resources and tax administration, and to fighting illicit financial flows. 
In Norway we welcome this debate in the OECD, as we are firmly committed to improving the management of resources and tax administration, and to fighting illicit financial flows.
So ladies and gentlemen, 
So ladies and gentlemen,
We have reached a critical juncture. 
We have reached a critical juncture.
I feel that we are at the end of a road that we have travelled together. 
I feel that we are at the end of a road that we have travelled together.
If AHLC members now pull back individually – for example because of a lack of inspiration when faced with a top-down process that is not delivering as expected – then our common project will not only stall, it may fall apart. 
If AHLC members now pull back individually – for example because of a lack of inspiration when faced with a top-down process that is not delivering as expected – then our common project will not only stall, it may fall apart.
2011 shows such signs of retraction and we should not let that happen. 
2011 shows such signs of retraction and we should not let that happen.
If the PA does not succeed in its fiscal discipline and austerity measures, if Israel holds back clearance revenues and discontinues its efforts to ease restrictions on access and movement, if donors reduce or stop their contributions, then we will see that the current crisis will escalate – with consequences far beyond red figures on the balance sheet. 
If the PA does not succeed in its fiscal discipline and austerity measures, if Israel holds back clearance revenues and discontinues its efforts to ease restrictions on access and movement, if donors reduce or stop their contributions, then we will see that the current crisis will escalate – with consequences far beyond red figures on the balance sheet.
On the other hand, if all of us, collectively, stay the course for an extra mile, we may not only have assisted the PA to successfully sustain what they have accomplished through much hard work - supported by us – as they have built their institutions, but also to attain fiscal sustainability and economic viability. 
On the other hand, if all of us, collectively, stay the course for an extra mile, we may not only have assisted the PA to successfully sustain what they have accomplished through much hard work - supported by us – as they have built their institutions, but also to attain fiscal sustainability and economic viability.
This, I believe, is the bargain offered us by the Prime Minister and we will hear the details. 
This, I believe, is the bargain offered us by the Prime Minister and we will hear the details.
I call on the AHLC to continue its efforts to accompany the PA through the challenging transition ahead. 
I call on the AHLC to continue its efforts to accompany the PA through the challenging transition ahead.
This is the only way we can secure the success that we have achieved so far. 
This is the only way we can secure the success that we have achieved so far.
So with these words we will open the discussion. 
So with these words we will open the discussion.
Successful statebuilding in the Palestinian Territory 
Vellykket statsbygging i Det palestinske området
The Palestinian case in the UN 
Palestinernes sak til FN
Opening Address at the AHLC meeting in New York 
Åpningsinnlegg på AHLC-møtet i New York
The AHLC meeting in New York between major donor countries and their Palestinian and Israeli partners took place in parallel with yesterday’s meetings between President Obama, his Palestinian counterpart and the prime minister of Israel. 
AHLC-møtet fant sted i New York parallelt med gårsdagens møter mellom USAs president Obama, hans palestinske motpart og Israels statsminister.
We intend to maintain our current level of aid to the country, approximately NOK 700 million a year, in the period 2017 to 2020,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 
Vi ønsker å videreføre bistanden til landet på dagens nivå, om lag 700 millioner kroner i året fra 2017 og ut 2020, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Mr Brende announced Norway’s contribution at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan today. 
Han annonserte bidraget under Afghanistan-konferansen i Brussel i dag.
Representatives of over 100 countries and international organisations met in Brussels today to plan joint international and Afghan development efforts in the years ahead. 
Representanter for over 100 land og internasjonale organisasjoner møttes i Brussel i dag for å planlegge utviklingssamarbeidet mellom det internasjonale samfunn og Afghanistan i årene fremover.
‘Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world and has been the scene of armed conflict for several decades. 
- Afghanistan er ett av verdens fattigste land og har vært utsatt for væpnet konflikt i flere tiår.
If it is to become self-sustaining, the country will continue to need international support for many years to come. 
Landet vil trenge fortsatt internasjonal støtte i mange år for å kunne stå på egne ben.
Our aim is for Afghanistan to be stabilised and to gradually become less dependent on aid. 
Målet er at landet skal bli stabilt og etter hvert bli mindre avhengig av bistand.
This will take time, and it will require clear and united leadership on the part of the Afghan Government,’ Mr Brende said. 
Dette vil ta tid og vil kreve klar og samlet ledelse fra den afghanske regjering, sier utenriksminister Brende.
The support provided by Norway goes towards both long-term development and humanitarian aid efforts. 
Bistanden går til langsiktig utvikling og humanitære tiltak.
‘Norway has increased its support for education for girls, and this will continue to be a priority in the time ahead,’ the Minister said. 
- Norge har økt satsingen på utdanning for jenter.
Maintaining the current level of aid is conditional on the Afghan Government delivering on its commitments. 
Bistandsnivået forutsetter at den afghanske regjeringen leverer på sine forpliktelser.
‘A political solution to the conflicts in the country is essential for achieving sustainable development and lasting stability,’ Mr Brende said. 
- Bærekraftig utvikling og varig stabilitet avhenger av en politisk løsning på konfliktene i landet, sier Brende.
At the conference in Brussels, the Afghan Government presented the results of development cooperation so far and an ambitious national framework for promoting peace and development. 
Den afghanske regjeringen la i Brussel frem resultater av utviklingssamarbeidet så langt og et ambisiøst nasjonalt rammeverk for fred og utvikling.
The donor countries and Afghanistan agreed on a set of mutual commitments. 
Giverlandene ble enige med Afghanistan om et sett med gjensidige forpliktelser.
Afghanistan also undertook to strengthen democracy, governance and the position of women, and to reduce corruption. 
Afghanistan forpliktet seg også til å styrke demokrati, styresett og kvinners stilling og redusere korrupsjon.
Norway increases humanitarian support to Afghanistan 
Norge øker den humanitære støtten til Afghanistan
Brussels Conference on Afghanistan 
Brussels Conference on Afghanistan
Norway to maintain a high level of aid for Afghanistan 
Norge opprettholder høyt nivå på bistanden til Afghanistan
‘Norway is a long-term partner for Afghanistan. 
- Norge er en langsiktig partner for Afghanistan.
The UN and the various aid organisations have only received around 30 % of the funding they need for the humanitarian relief effort, and Norway is therefore providing an additional NOK 47 million in aid funds,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 
FN og hjelpeorganisasjoner har bare fått inn 30 prosent av midlene til humanitær innsats og Norge bidrar derfor med ytterligere 47 millioner kroner i bistand, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway’s contribution was announced at a donor conference in Brussels today, by State Secretary Tone Skogen. 
Det norske bidraget blir annonsert på en giverkonferanse i Brussel i dag, der statssekretær Tone Skogen deltar.
The additional funds will be channelled through the UN and NGOs and used for humanitarian assistance and long-term development projects. 
Bidraget vil gå til humanitær hjelp og langsiktige utviklingstiltak gjennom FN og frivillige organisasjoner.
‘The crisis in the Central African Republic tends to be overshadowed by other pressing crises. 
- Krisen i dette landet havner fort i skyggen av andre, prekære kriser.
Norway is also concerned about the regional repercussions of the conflict,’ said Mr Brende. 
Norge er også bekymret for de regionale konsekvensene av denne konflikten, sier Brende.
The situation in the country has improved somewhat, but it is still unstable and volatile. 
Situasjonen er nå noe bedre, men fortsatt ustabil og konfliktfylt.
‘The political differences underlying the humanitarian conflict need to be resolved, but this will take time. 
- De politiske uenighetene som ligger bak den humanitære krisen må løses, men dette vil ta tid.
Norway provides NOK 47 million in aid to the Central African Republic 
Norge gir 47 millioner kroner i bistand til Den sentralafrikanske republikk (SAR)
"Disagreements over Syria are many, motifs and interests differ. 
- Disagreements over Syria are many, motifs and interests differ.
However, the international community should not accept that the people of Syria are denied access to humanitarian aid. 
However, the international community should not accept that the people of Syria are denied access to humanitarian aid.
Aid that they so desperately need. 
Aid that they so desperately need.
The least we should be able to agree on is a Security Council Resolution that secures humanitarian access to the civilian population of Syria," Foreign Minister Brende said in a speech in Oslo on 31 January. 
The least we should be able to agree on is a Security Council Resolution that secures humanitarian access to the civilian population of Syria, sa utenriksminister Brende bl.a. i sin tale 31. januar.
Foreign Minister Brende based his introduction on the following script. 
Foreign Minister Brende based his introduction on the following script.
Today we will discuss how we can provide aid to those who need it in Syria and South Sudan. 
Today we will discuss how we can provide aid to those who need it in Syria and South Sudan.
In Syria, 2.5 million people are right now without access to humanitarian aid. 
In Syria, 2.5 million people are right now without access to humanitarian aid.
In South Sudan, 4 million people have been in need of humanitarian assistance. 
In South Sudan, 4 million people have been in need of humanitarian assistance.
Only 300 000 of these have been reached. 
Only 300 000 of these have been reached.
This is unacceptable, a clear breach of agreed humanitarian principles. 
This is unacceptable, a clear breach of agreed humanitarian principles.
To deny access to people in need is an undeniable violation of humanitarian law. 
To deny access to people in need is an undeniable violation of humanitarian law.
After every humanitarian catastrophe, the same questions arise: How can we avoid such disasters in the future? 
After every humanitarian catastrophe, the same questions arise: How can we avoid such disasters in the future?
What can we do better? 
What can we do better?
And faster? 
And faster?
The international capacity to manage complex and ongoing crises has improved. 
The international capacity to manage complex and ongoing crises has improved.
The humanitarian organisations have become more professional. 
The humanitarian organisations have become more professional.
At the same time we see that it is increasingly difficult and dangerous to reach out to the people who are in greatest need, like in Syria and South Sudan. 
At the same time we see that it is increasingly difficult and dangerous to reach out to the people who are in greatest need, like in Syria and South Sudan.
These are two conflicts, humanitarian crises and political processes that are of crucial importance for peace and security in their own regions, but also globally. 
These are two conflicts, humanitarian crises and political processes that are of crucial importance for peace and security in their own regions, but also globally.
The international community has an obligation to act. 
The international community has an obligation to act.
Disagreements over Syria are many, motifs and interests differ. 
Disagreements over Syria are many, motifs and interests differ.
The least we should be able to agree on is a Security Council Resolution that secures humanitarian access to the civilian population of Syria. 
The least we should be able to agree on is a Security Council Resolution that secures humanitarian access to the civilian population of Syria.
The contributions so far are disappointing. 
The contributions so far are disappointing.
The international community needs to do more: The UN has asked for 39 billion NOK. 
The international community needs to do more: The UN has asked for 39 billion NOK.
In Kuwait, the countries pledged only one third – 14.5 billion NOK. 
In Kuwait, the countries pledged only one third – 14.5 billion NOK.
(Norway is now the 6th largest humanitarian donor country). 
(Norway is now the 6th largest humanitarian donor country).
This is not enough. 
This is not enough.
The needs are enormous. 
The needs are enormous.
Right now, in Syria, we are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in our time. 
Right now, in Syria, we are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in our time.
9, 3 million people are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. 
9, 3 million people are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance.
6, 5 million people are internally displaced. 
6, 5 million people are internally displaced.
2, 3 million people are registered as refugees in neighboring countries. 
2, 3 million people are registered as refugees in neighboring countries.
These are not just numbers. 
These are not just numbers.
They represent individuals. 
They represent individuals.
Every single one with their own story about what and about who they have lost. 
Every single one with their own story about what and about who they have lost.
Three years ago Syria was a safe haven for refugees. 
Three years ago Syria was a safe haven for refugees.
Now, Syria is the origin for the worst refugee catastrophes since the Second World War. 
Now, Syria is the origin for the worst refugee catastrophes since the Second World War.