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A dedicated NGO fund will also give priority to projects that benefit children and young people. 
Et eget fond for frivillige organisasjoner (NGO-er) skal også prioritere prosjekter som kommer barn og unge til gode.
EUR 9.8 million has been set aside for this fund, making it one of the largest NGO funds under the EEA Financial Mechanisms. 
Fondet er på 9,8 millioner euro og er et av de største NGO-fondene EØS-midlene finansierer.
One of the challenges is to increase awareness in the Czech Republic as regards multicultural society and integration of the Roma people. 
Å styrke bevisstheten rundt det flerkulturelle samfunnet og integrering av rom-folket er en utfordring i Tsjekkia.
This will therefore be given particular priority in several programme areas. 
Dette skal derfor prioriteres spesielt innenfor flere programområder.
Press contact: Senior Adviser Christian Grotnes Halvorsen, mobile phone +47 481 53 748 
Pressekontakt: Seniorrådgiver Christian Grotnes Halvorsen, +47 481 53 748
New agreement on EEA financial mechanisms signed today 
Ny avtale om EØS-midler undertegnet i dag
Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a financial contribution of close to NOK 15 billion for the period 2009–2014. 
Norge og EU er enige om bidrag på nær 15 milliarder kroner for 2009-2014.
“We are pleased that the new agreement on EEA financial mechanisms can finally be signed. 
- Vi er glade for at den nye avtalen om EØS-midler nå endelig kan undertegnes.
This is a substantial contribution to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Dette er et betydelig og solidarisk bidrag til sosial og økonomisk utjevning i Europa, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
It is natural that the various countries have different profiles and priorities. 
Det er naturlig at profil og prioriteringer i de ulike landene er forskjellige.
Calls for proposals and programme plans are expected to be issued beginning in 2011. 
Det er ventet at utlysning av midler og programmer vil begynne i 2011.
“The new EEA financial mechanisms give us a historic opportunity to strengthen our cooperation with the newest EU member states. 
- Med de nye EØS-midlene har vi en historisk mulighet for å forsterke samarbeidet med EUs nyeste medlemsland.
Many of these countries are struggling with high unemployment and a difficult economic situation. 
Mange land sliter med høy ledighet og en vanskelig økonomisk situasjon.
It is in Norway’s interests to promote economic and social development in these countries,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Det er i norsk interesse å medvirke til økonomisk og sosial utvikling i disse landene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway will provide nearly NOK 3 billion (EUR 347 million) per year to reduce social and economic disparities and promote cooperation in Europe in the period 2009–2014. 
Norge vil bidra med nær 3 milliarder kroner (347 millioner euro) per år til sosial og økonomisk utjevning og samarbeid i Europa i perioden 2009-2014.
The EEA Grants will be available to the 12 most recent EU members plus Portugal, Greece and Spain. 
Mottakere er de 12 nyeste EU-landene pluss Portugal, Hellas og Spania.
“The funding from Norway is targeted at areas where we can make a difference and that are in line with Norwegian and European interests,” said Mr Støre, and he encouraged Norwegian actors to become involved in projects with partners in beneficiary countries. 
– Støtten fra Norge rettes mot områder hvor vi kan utgjøre en forskjell og som er i tråd med norske og felles europeiske interesser, sier Støre.
An important new element in the agreement is the focus on decent work and tripartite dialogue. 
En viktig nysatsing er tiltak for et anstendig arbeidsliv og sosial dialog.
Agreement has also been reached with the EU on further improving market access for fish in the period 2009–2014. 
Det er samtidig oppnådd enighet med EU om en ytterligere bedring av markedsadgang for fisk i perioden 2009-2014.
Norway and the EU will sign a separate agreement on this today. 
Norge og EU undertegner en egen avtale om dette i dag.
More information about the EEA and Norway Grants can be found at: www.europaportalen.no and www.eeagrants.org 
Mer informasjon om EØS-midlene finnes på Europaportalen; www.europaportalen.no og www.eeagrants.org
Useful review of the EEA and Norway Grants 
Nyttig gjennomgang av EØS-midlene
I am pleased that the Office of the Auditor General notes that our approach has become more focused and targeted,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. 
Jeg er glad Riksrevisjonen ser at innsatsen er blitt mer konsentrert og målrettet, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
The Office of the Auditor General today presented its performance audit of the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Riksrevisjonen la i dag frem forvaltningsrevisjon av EØS-midlene.
“The contribution we make through the Grants acts as a door opener and it creates forums and cooperation on a scale that would otherwise have been impossible,” said Mr Eide. 
– Vårt bidrag fungerer som døråpner og skaper møteplasser og samarbeid i et omfang som ellers ikke hadde vært mulig, sier Eide.
The Office of the Auditor General’s report supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ introduction of a new administrative model for the Grants. 
Riksrevisjonens rapport støtter opp om Utenriksdepartementets innføring av ny forvaltningsmodell.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will make active use of the investigation in its ongoing work to further develop the administration of the Grants. 
Utenriksdepartementet vil bruke undersøkelsen aktivt i det løpende arbeidet med å videreutvikle forvaltningen av EØS-midlene.
Quality assurance and performance management will continue to have high priority. 
Kvalitetssikring og resultatstyring vil fortsatt ha høy prioritet.
“It is important for Norway to be able to carry out controls and influence how the EEA and Norway Grants are used. 
– Innflytelse og kontroll på bruken av EØS-midlene er viktig for Norge.
We have therefore increased our capacity to carry out controls and engage in risk management. 
Derfor har vi styrket kapasiteten for kontroll- og risikostyring.
The Office of the Auditor General’s report and recommendations will be followed up in various forums, including at a risk management seminar in Oslo next week that will gather representatives from all the beneficiary countries and Transparency International. 
Riksrevisjonens rapport og anbefalinger skal blant annet følges opp når representanter fra alle mottakerlandene og Transparency International samles til risikostyringsseminar i Oslo i neste uke.
New EEA Financial Mechanism negotiated – Historic cooperation between Norway and the new EU member states 
Ny EØS-finansieringsordning klar - Norge i historisk samarbeid med de nye EU-landene
Today, the EEA/EFTA countries signed an agreement with the EU on new financial contributions. 
EØS/Efta-landene har signert en ny avtale med EU om EØS-finansieringsordningen.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “The new EEA Financial Mechanism gives Norway a historic opportunity to strengthen cooperation with the new EU member states. 
- Norge kommer med den nye EØS-finansieringsordningen i en historisk posisjon for å forsterke samarbeidet med EUs nye medlemsland, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Today, the EEA/EFTA countries signed an agreement with the EU on new financial contributions. 
EØS/EFTA-landene signerte i dag en ny avtale med EU om EØS-finansieringsordningen.
Many of these countries are struggling with high unemployment and a difficult economic situation. 
Mange av landene sliter med høy ledighet og en vanskelig økonomisk situasjon.
Norway will provide around NOK 3 billion (EUR 347 million) per year to reduce social and economic disparities and promote cooperation in Europe in the period 2009–2014. 
Norge vil bidra med ca 3 milliarder kroner (347 millioner euro) per år til sosial og økonomisk utjevning og samarbeid i Europa i perioden 2009-2014.
Norway’s contribution for the period 2009–2014 is a 22% increase compared with its contribution for the previous period (2004–2009). 
Norges bidrag for perioden 2009-2014 øker med 22 pst i forhold til forrige periode (2004-2009).
The scope of the mechanism is now closer to Norway’s priorities, with focus on the environment, climate change, renewable energy and tripartite cooperation. 
Ordningen dekker nå i større grad områder Norge prioriterer, som miljø, klima, fornybar energi og samarbeid mellom arbeidslivets parter.
The EEA Grants will be available to the 12 most recent EU members plus Portugal, Greece and Spain, while the Norway Grants will be earmarked for the 12 newest members. 
Mottagerlandene er de 12 nyeste EU-landene pluss Portugal, Hellas og Spania, mens den særskilte norske finansieringsordningen går til de 12 nyeste EU-landene.
The priority sectors will be environment and climate, health, research, education and culture, decent work and civil society, the judiciary and human resources. 
Programområdene blir miljø og klima, helse, forskning, utdanning og kultur, arbeidsliv og sivilt samfunn, justis og menneskelige ressurser.
“The funding from Norway is targeted at areas where we can make a difference and that are in line with Norwegian and European interests. 
– Støtten fra Norge rettes mot områder hvor vi kan utgjøre en forskjell og som er i tråd med norske og felles europeiske interesser.
We intend to maintain a close dialogue with relevant Norwegian authorities on the development of the new programmes,” said Mr Støre, and he encouraged Norwegian actors to become involved in projects with partners in beneficiary countries. 
Vi legger opp til en tett dialog med norske fagmyndigheter i arbeidet med nye programmer, sier Støre, som oppfordrer norske aktører til å engasjere seg i gjennomføring av prosjekter med partnere i mottakerlandene .
An important new element in the agreement is the focus on decent work. 
En viktig nysatsing i avtalen er tiltak for et anstendig arbeidsliv.
NOK 70 million (EUR 8 million) is to be transferred to a fund to promote decent work and tripartite dialogue, in line with the social partners’ wishes. 
70 millioner kroner (8 millioner euro) settes av i til et fond for sosial dialog i arbeidslivet, i tråd med ønsker fra arbeidslivets parter.
“In today’s common European labour market, tripartite dialogue and decent work are becoming even more important. 
– I dagens felles europeiske arbeidsmarked blir sosial dialog og anstendig arbeidsliv bare viktigere.
The renewed focus on these areas will also pave the way for closer political dialogue with the new EU member states,” said Mr Støre. 
Nysatsingen på disse områdene vil også legge grunnlaget for forsterket politisk dialog med de nye EU-landene, sier utenriksministeren.
A substantial sum will be allocated for further efforts to strengthen civil society and for the health and research sectors. 
Et betydelig beløp vil bli satt av for å videreføre innsatsen for å styrke det sivile samfunn, samt til helse og forskning.
The agreement on the new EEA Financial Mechanism follows on from the previous agreement, which ran from 2004 to 2009. 
Den nye avtalen om EØS-finansieringsavtalen etterfølger forrige avtale som løp fra 2004 til 2009.
“The negotiations have been long and challenging. 
- Forhandlingene har vært lange og krevende.
The demand originally put forward by the EU has been reduced to a sum that is acceptable, and we have agreed on how our contribution is to be targeted in order to ensure good results for both Norway and the EU,” said Mr Støre. 
Det opprinnelige kravet fra EU er forhandlet ned til et beløp som er akseptabelt, og vi er enige om hvordan vårt bidrag skal innrettes slik at det sikrer gode resultater både for Norge og for EU, sier utenriksministeren.
Agreement was also reached with the EU today on further improving market access for fish in the period 2009–2014. 
Det er også i dag samtidig oppnådd enighet med EU om en ytterligere bedring av markedsadgang for fisk i perioden 2009-2014.
The duty-free tariff quotas for fish that were negotiated in 2004 and 2007 will be continued. 
De tollfrie kvotene for fisk som ble fremforhandlet i 2004 og 2007 vil bli videreført.
Norway has also negotiated an increase in the duty-free quotas for shrimp and processed herring. 
I tillegg har Norge oppnådd en økning i de tollfrie kvotene for reker og bearbeidet sild.
Ambitious and stimulating review of EEA Agreement 
Ambisiøs og spennende gjennomgang av EØS-avtalen igangsatt
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “The EEA Agreement is the most comprehensive international agreement Norway has concluded. 
- EØS-avtalen er Norges mest omfattende internasjonale avtale.
Professor Fredrik Sejersted of the Centre for European Law will chair the committee, and former State Secretary Liv Monica Stubholt, Director of Aker ASA, has been appointed as deputy chair. 
Professor Fredrik Sejersted ved senter for Europarett er utnevnt til å lede arbeidet, mens tidligere statssekretær, direktør i Aker ASA Liv Monica Stubholt, er utvalgets nestleder.
In addition to the committee, a reference group will be established, in which the business sector, organisations, political parties and other stakeholders will be represented. 
I tillegg oppnevnes en referansegruppe hvor næringsliv, organisasjoner, de politiske partier og andre berørte er representert.
“The EEA Agreement affects all aspects of Norwegian society. 
- EØS-avtalen berører hele bredden i norsk samfunnsliv.
The review is to be as thorough and exhaustive as possible. 
Gjennomgangen skal være grundig og bredest mulig.
Its work will thus also include a review of Norway’s experience of the Schengen Agreement. 
Arbeidet vil dermed også inkludere en gjennomgang av erfaringene med Schengen-avtalen.
The committee is to submit its report by the end of 2011. 
Utvalgets rapport skal være ferdig innen utgangen av 2011.
“The committee has been given an ambitious and stimulating mandate. 
- Utvalget har fått et ambisiøst og spennende mandat.
Agreement with Greece on the allocation of the EEA and Norway Grants for 2009–2014 
Enighet med Hellas om fordeling av EØS-midlene for 2009-2014
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “We are pleased to have rapidly reached agreement with Greece on the allocation of the Grants.” 
- Vi er glad for den raske avklaringen med Hellas rundt fordelingen av EØS-midlene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
In addition to the funds allocated to the asylum area, NOK 152 million has been allocated to environmental projects, NOK 50 million to civil society and NOK 27 million to research. 
Ved siden av asylfeltet er 152 millioner kroner satt av til miljøtiltak, 50 millioner til det sivile samfunnet og 27 millioner til forskning.
On 28 July this year, Norway signed an agreement with the EU on the EEA and Norway Grants for the period 2009–2014. 
28. juli undertegnet Norge en avtale med EU om EØS-midlene for perioden 2009-2014.
During this period, Norway will provide a total of EUR 1 734.8 million for efforts to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe. 
Norge skal i denne perioden gi totalt 1734,8 millioner euro til utjevning av økonomiske og sosiale ulikheter i Europa.
More information about the EEA and Norway Grants can be found on the European Portal: www.europaportalen.no and www.eeagrants.org. 
Mer informasjon om EØS-midlene finnes på Europaportalen og nettsidene til EØS-finansieringsmekanismene.
Results and Opportunities. 
Results and Opportunities.
Status Report 2011 
Status Report 2011
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market together with the 27 EU member states, encompassing 500 million people. 
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market together with the 27 EU member states, encompassing 500 million people.
There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development. 
There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants.
This report gives an insight into the wealth of activities that have been supported in the 15 beneficiary states. 
This report gives an insight into the wealth of activities that have been supported in the 15 beneficiary states.
It sets the Grants in the context of needs and challenges in the countries concerned. 
It sets the Grants in the context of needs and challenges in the countries concerned.
It describes how these funds have made a difference to people’s lives and local communities, for example through improved environmental conditions, better access to healthcare, increased research cooperation, and support for civil society and minority groups. 
It describes how these funds have made a difference to people’s lives and local communities, for example through improved environmental conditions, better access to healthcare, increased research cooperation, and support for civil society and minority groups.
Here you can read how Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the beneficiary states have all benefited from exchanges of skills and knowledge. 
Here you can read how Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the beneficiary states have all benefited from exchanges of skills and knowledge.
The Grants provide a platform for sharing experience, for pooling ideas and resources across borders, and thus strengthening ties between donor states and beneficiary states. 
The Grants provide a platform for sharing experience, for pooling ideas and resources across borders, and thus strengthening ties between donor states and beneficiary states.
The funding period for 2009–2014 is well underway. 
The funding period for 2009–2014 is well underway.
Almost EUR 1.8 billion has been allocated to targeted efforts in areas where there are demonstrable needs in the beneficiary states and where we, the donor states, can make a difference. 
Almost EUR 1.8 billion has been allocated to targeted efforts in areas where there are demonstrable needs in the beneficiary states and where we, the donor states, can make a difference.
In shaping the new programmes, we have incorporated lessons learned from the previous period, and have improved the set-up to increase the Grants’ impact. 
In shaping the new programmes, we have incorporated lessons learned from the previous period, and have improved the set-up to increase the Grants’ impact.
We have also brought on board international organisations, such as the Council of Europe and Transparency International, and given greater responsibility to the beneficiary states. 
We have also brought on board international organisations, such as the Council of Europe and Transparency International, and given greater responsibility to the beneficiary states.
We hope you will enjoy reading about the achievements so far and the opportunities ahead. 
We hope you will enjoy reading about the achievements so far and the opportunities ahead.
We look forward to building on our results, and we will keep up our commitment to a more cohesive Europe. 
We look forward to building on our results, and we will keep up our commitment to a more cohesive Europe.
Signed by the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein 
Signed by the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
EEA Grants – Norway Grants 
EEA Grants – Norway Grants
The Sanderstøl Conference 2010 
Sanderstølenkonferansen 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve been asked to make some introductory remarks to this mornings’ panel debate on the role of oil and gas in a low-carbon world. 
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve been asked to make some introductory remarks to this mornings’ panel debate on the role of oil and gas in a low-carbon world.
This is a topic that I am eager to share my thoughts on. 
This is a topic that I am eager to share my thoughts on.
The world is increasingly concerned about fossil fuels and the potential environmental effects increased production and use of fossil fuels represent. 
The world is increasingly concerned about fossil fuels and the potential environmental effects increased production and use of fossil fuels represent.
The companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf have developed and implemented increasingly advanced technologies. 
The companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf have developed and implemented increasingly advanced technologies.
Together, we have achieved a good track record as far as the environmental standard is concerned. 
Together, we have achieved a good track record as far as the environmental standard is concerned.
Our policy has been to let the companies face strict environmental measures, and you should prepare yourself for a future with even more emphasize on environmental aspects and in particular, demands for reduced emissions of greenhouse gases. 
Our policy has been to let the companies face strict environmental measures, and you should prepare yourself for a future with even more emphasize on environmental aspects and in particular, demands for reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.
Outlook for the NCS It is this cooperation and interaction between the public and private sector that has made the Norwegian Continental Shelf a success story. 
Outlook for the NCS It is this cooperation and interaction between the public and private sector that has made the Norwegian Continental Shelf a success story.
In a predictable framework, we have focused on prudent resource management, high standards on health, safety and environment and a fair governmental take. 
In a predictable framework, we have focused on prudent resource management, high standards on health, safety and environment and a fair governmental take.
With this focus, and by stimulating continuous technology development, we have built Norway’s largest industry. 
With this focus, and by stimulating continuous technology development, we have built Norway’s largest industry.
The sector today produces a quarter of our gross domestic product, a third of the governmental income and half of our export earnings. 
The sector today produces a quarter of our gross domestic product, a third of the governmental income and half of our export earnings.
In a low-carbon world oil and gas production is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs, and Norway is determined to deliver in this respect. 
In a low-carbon world oil and gas production is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs, and Norway is determined to deliver in this respect.
So – what does the future look like for Norway? 
So – what does the future look like for Norway?
Our oil production has gradually declined over the last decade, and is now considerably lower than in the peak year 2001. 
Our oil production has gradually declined over the last decade, and is now considerably lower than in the peak year 2001.
This is a natural consequence of our large fields maturing. 
This is a natural consequence of our large fields maturing.
A huge effort is required to halt the decline rate. 
A huge effort is required to halt the decline rate.
Development of new, smaller fields has only to a certain extent been able to neutralize the production decline from existing fields. 
Development of new, smaller fields has only to a certain extent been able to neutralize the production decline from existing fields.
The decreasing oil production is a concern to me. 
The decreasing oil production is a concern to me.
A focus area is to increase oil recovery from existing fields. 
A focus area is to increase oil recovery from existing fields.
With today’s plans and existing technology, approximately 50 per cent of the in-place oil will be recovered from the fields on the NCS. 
With today’s plans and existing technology, approximately 50 per cent of the in-place oil will be recovered from the fields on the NCS.
An increase in the recovery rate has a large upside. 
An increase in the recovery rate has a large upside.