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The question we have to ask ourselves is whether our PRT model – as it functions today – is the right answer to complex development challenges in a very insecure environment. 
The question we have to ask ourselves is whether our PRT model – as it functions today – is the right answer to complex development challenges in a very insecure environment.
We see the obvious link between security and civil development. 
We see the obvious link between security and civil development.
But – let us not confuse the mandates here. 
But – let us not confuse the mandates here.
Humanitarian help should not become victim or hostage of military strategies. 
Humanitarian help should not become victim or hostage of military strategies.
We need to preserve the humanitarian space in Afghanistan. 
We need to preserve the humanitarian space in Afghanistan.
The Director of the Independent Directorate for Local Governance (IDLG), Jilani Popal, visited Oslo two weeks ago. 
The Director of the Independent Directorate for Local Governance (IDLG), Jilani Popal, visited Oslo two weeks ago.
One of his main messages was that it is not “quick impact efforts” that Afghanistan needs most. 
One of his main messages was that it is not “quick impact efforts” that Afghanistan needs most.
The country needs sustained, predictable and reliable support that reflects the priorities set by the Afghan Government. 
The country needs sustained, predictable and reliable support that reflects the priorities set by the Afghan Government.
As we agreed at the Paris Conference. 
As we agreed at the Paris Conference.
The IDLG is, as you know, our new Afghan partner for PRT coordination. 
The IDLG is, as you know, our new Afghan partner for PRT coordination.
Its role is to develop new policies for local governance and to increase cooperation between key Afghan institutions – the Ministries of Interior and Defence, the IDLG and the National Directorate of Security. 
Its role is to develop new policies for local governance and to increase cooperation between key Afghan institutions – the Ministries of Interior and Defence, the IDLG and the National Directorate of Security.
This offers new opportunities for engagement. 
This offers new opportunities for engagement.
Norway stands ready to provide active, continued support to Mr Popal’s Directorate. 
Norway stands ready to provide active, continued support to Mr Popal’s Directorate.
Now, supporting and – if possible – enhancing development processes is complex. 
Now, supporting and – if possible – enhancing development processes is complex.
But we are not starting from scratch. 
But we are not starting from scratch.
Fifty years of experience of international development efforts have taught us valuable lessons. 
Fifty years of experience of international development efforts have taught us valuable lessons.
One is that securing national and local ownership is essential. 
One is that securing national and local ownership is essential.
Another is that building local capacity is key. 
Another is that building local capacity is key.
Our aim must be that when a programme is terminated, qualified Afghans stand ready to continue the work. 
Our aim must be that when a programme is terminated, qualified Afghans stand ready to continue the work.
With the Afghan National Development Plan, the frame is set, and international assistance has to be aligned with this plan and with Afghanistan’s priorities in order to have maximum effect. 
With the Afghan National Development Plan, the frame is set, and international assistance has to be aligned with this plan and with Afghanistan’s priorities in order to have maximum effect.
Afghan ownership and capacity-building must be the central part of any exit strategy. 
Afghan ownership and capacity-building must be the central part of any exit strategy.
If we “mess around with” these golden principles, the consequences will lead to aid dependency and little progress. 
If we “mess around with” these golden principles, the consequences will lead to aid dependency and little progress.
But even if we succeed in pursuing this way of working, we will face obstacles. 
But even if we succeed in pursuing this way of working, we will face obstacles.
A particularly important area is justice reform and strengthening the rule of law. 
A particularly important area is justice reform and strengthening the rule of law.
Corruption is endemic – not only due to weaknesses in the justice sector, but also due to traditional practices relating to power and decision-making. 
Corruption is endemic – not only due to weaknesses in the justice sector, but also due to traditional practices relating to power and decision-making.
The narcotics economy puts additional pressure on integrity and loyalties. 
The narcotics economy puts additional pressure on integrity and loyalties.
We are also witnessing that the Taliban and other insurgents are heavily involved in the drugs business in order to finance their terrorist activities. 
We are also witnessing that the Taliban and other insurgents are heavily involved in the drugs business in order to finance their terrorist activities.
Friends, 
Friends,
At times, the road forward may be a difficult and narrow one. 
At times, the road forward may be a difficult and narrow one.
I talked to representatives of various human rights institutions and initiatives while I was in Kabul last month. 
I talked to representatives of various human rights institutions and initiatives while I was in Kabul last month.
They presented me with this dilemma: We have a democracy in the making in Afghanistan, but the problem is that this parliament often takes “the wrong decisions”. 
They presented me with this dilemma: We have a democracy in the making in Afghanistan, but the problem is that this parliament often takes “the wrong decisions”.
Afghanistan recently resumed the practice of capital punishment. 
Afghanistan recently resumed the practice of capital punishment.
That, in my view, is a wrong decision. 
That, in my view, is a wrong decision.
In addition, there are tighter restrictions on freedom of speech and women’s rights. 
In addition, there are tighter restrictions on freedom of speech and women’s rights.
Norway is, however, no less committed to providing strong support for Afghanistan and for the strategy of “afghanisation”. 
Norway is, however, no less committed to providing strong support for Afghanistan and for the strategy of “afghanisation”.
The short version of a successful exit strategy is that Afghans can run a democratic Afghanistan. 
The short version of a successful exit strategy is that Afghans can run a democratic Afghanistan.
The brightest hope for Afghanistan is the country’s youth. 
The brightest hope for Afghanistan is the country’s youth.
I had the opportunity to meet students from Kabul University during my visit. 
I had the opportunity to meet students from Kabul University during my visit.
They came from different backgrounds, different disciplines and faculties, and both men and women took part in the discussion. 
They came from different backgrounds, different disciplines and faculties, and both men and women took part in the discussion.
Security concerns were of course central, but in terms of their academic concerns and aspirations, their views on society, their engagement and their enthusiasm, they could have been a group of students anywhere. 
Security concerns were of course central, but in terms of their academic concerns and aspirations, their views on society, their engagement and their enthusiasm, they could have been a group of students anywhere.
They represent the Afghan leadership of tomorrow, together with – I hope – a steadily increasing number of young women and men who have the opportunity to take higher education. 
They represent the Afghan leadership of tomorrow, together with – I hope – a steadily increasing number of young women and men who have the opportunity to take higher education.
Again – the importance of capacity building. 
Again – the importance of capacity building.
We acknowledge the fact that we are supporting a state and elected representatives who have different views on society and culture to us. 
We acknowledge the fact that we are supporting a state and elected representatives who have different views on society and culture to us.
We are not trying to impose any particular set of values or political standpoints. 
We are not trying to impose any particular set of values or political standpoints.
We are supporting the aspirations of a nation and its people to develop a society that will be a valuable and accountable member of the world community. 
We are supporting the aspirations of a nation and its people to develop a society that will be a valuable and accountable member of the world community.
A society that is based on the values that this nation has chosen as a member of the UN and a responsible state. 
A society that is based on the values that this nation has chosen as a member of the UN and a responsible state.
No more, no less. 
No more, no less.
Meanwhile, as part of the process towards meeting these aspirations, Afghanistan will need to take crucial steps towards reconciliation. 
Meanwhile, as part of the process towards meeting these aspirations, Afghanistan will need to take crucial steps towards reconciliation.
There can be no sustainable peace without it. 
There can be no sustainable peace without it.
But this depends on the efforts of the Afghans. 
But this depends on the efforts of the Afghans.
And this is not something that we – Western countries – can “fix”. 
And this is not something that we – Western countries – can “fix”.
Finally, I would like to thank you all for attending this conference. 
Finally, I would like to thank you all for attending this conference.
A special thanks to the organisers, the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs – NUPI, and the newly established Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre – NOREF. 
A special thanks to the organisers, the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs – NUPI, and the newly established Norwegian Peacebuilding Centre – NOREF.
From Coherent Policy to Coordinated Practice: Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan? 
From Coherent Policy to Coordinated Practice: Are We Delivering Coherently in Afghanistan?
Paris, 12 June 2008 
Paris, 12 June 2008
- Norway has for quite some time advocated a step change in the civilian and political assistance to Afghanistan. 
- Norway has for quite some time advocated a step change in the civilian and political assistance to Afghanistan.
Norway itself is stepping up significantly. 
Norway itself is stepping up significantly.
Afghanistan today must be measured not only on present day performance, but against the depth from which the country has risen. 
Afghanistan today must be measured not only on present day performance, but against the depth from which the country has risen.
Historically, Afghanistan has been difficult to govern and impossible to conquer. 
Historically, Afghanistan has been difficult to govern and impossible to conquer.
The character and pride of its people took shape in a rugged landscape. 
The character and pride of its people took shape in a rugged landscape.
Together with the Afghan people and Government, we are engaged in a new struggle. 
Together with the Afghan people and Government, we are engaged in a new struggle.
A struggle to help Afghanistan to break out of decades of war, Taliban oppression and poverty. 
A struggle to help Afghanistan to break out of decades of war, Taliban oppression and poverty.
A struggle to honour and build on the mutual promises made in Bonn six years ago and those made in London two years ago. 
A struggle to honour and build on the mutual promises made in Bonn six years ago and those made in London two years ago.
Norway has for quite some time advocated a step change in the civilian and political assistance to Afghanistan. 
Norway has for quite some time advocated a step change in the civilian and political assistance to Afghanistan.
We are increasing our assistance by nearly 40 per cent compared with last year, to a level of about EUR 100 million this year. 
We are increasing our assistance by nearly 40 per cent compared with last year, to a level of about EUR 100 million this year.
And we intend to keep it at that level during the five-year time frame of the present Afghanistan National Development Strategy. 
And we intend to keep it at that level during the five-year time frame of the present Afghanistan National Development Strategy.
We intend to maintain a significant military presence as well. 
We intend to maintain a significant military presence as well.
Today we have 670 personnel in the country, including special forces in the Kabul region and our PRT in Faryab province. 
Today we have 670 personnel in the country, including special forces in the Kabul region and our PRT in Faryab province.
Our goal is that the people of Afghanistan should be able to meet the future with more hope and greater expectations. 
Our goal is that the people of Afghanistan should be able to meet the future with more hope and greater expectations.
And that coming generations will thrive in their country, unleashing the full potential of all its people. 
And that coming generations will thrive in their country, unleashing the full potential of all its people.
That is the future I hope we are approaching, step by step. 
That is the future I hope we are approaching, step by step.
And today’s conference tells me that we have a new deal with the Government and people of Afghanistan. 
And today’s conference tells me that we have a new deal with the Government and people of Afghanistan.
Norway fully agrees with the Afghan Government that more of the external funds should be channelled through the Afghan authorities, in order to increase national control. 
Norway fully agrees with the Afghan Government that more of the external funds should be channelled through the Afghan authorities, in order to increase national control.
Norway is a strong supporter of the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), and over the years about half of all Norwegian assistance has been channelled through the fund. 
Norway is a strong supporter of the Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), and over the years about half of all Norwegian assistance has been channelled through the fund.
Norway will promote Afghan ownership. 
Norway will promote Afghan ownership and less earmarking.
I am confident that President Karzai and his government know well what we expect. 
I am confident that President Karzai and his Government are well aware of our expectations.
We are heartened that the UN now has a more robust mandate, and that the leaders of the world seem to have trust in (UN Special Representative for Afghanistan) Mr Eide and his ability to coordinate the efforts of the international community. 
We are heartened that the UN now has a more robust mandate, and that the leaders of the world seem to have trust in (UN Special Representative for Afghanistan) Mr Eide and his ability to coordinate the efforts of the international community.
It is for us, the donor countries and organisations, to let ourselves be coordinated. 
It is for us, the donor countries and organisations, to let ourselves be coordinated.
Let us pledge to stand behind Mr Eide and facilitate his demanding task. 
Let us pledge to stand behind Mr Eide and facilitate his demanding task.
Let us work through the UN in New York to ensure that UNAMA has the people and the power it needs. 
Let us work through the UN in New York to ensure that UNAMA has the people and the power it needs.
Without further delay. 
Without further delay.
The Government of Afghanistan has promised reform. 
The Government of Afghanistan has promised reform.
Increasingly, it is taking ownership of its own development. 
Increasingly, it is taking ownership of its own development.
It is building the Afghan state, enhancing capacity at national and provincial level, setting priorities. 
It is building the Afghan state, enhancing capacity at national and provincial level, setting priorities.
Some will be presented here today. 
Some will be presented here today.
Some are proposed in the Nordic position paper distributed last week. 
Some are proposed in the Nordic position paper distributed last week.
We expect the Afghan Government to rid the system of corruption as financial support increases. 
We expect the Afghan Government to rid the system of corruption as financial support increases.
Because together, we must avoid donor fatigue. 
Because together, we must avoid donor fatigue.
We must stay on course. 
We must stay the course.
It is therefore important to ensure the rule of law, and that all citizens enjoy due process. 
It is therefore important to ensure the rule of law, and that all citizens enjoy due process.
And that the role of women in society is enhanced, for which there are a number of good arguments, including macro-economic reasons. 
And that the role of women in society is enhanced, for which there are a number of good arguments, including macro-economic reasons.
It is essential to ensure that the elections to be held in 2009 and 2010 are free and fair, and that democracy is consolidated for all Afghans. 
It is essential to ensure that the elections to be held in 2009 and 2010 are free and fair, and that democracy is consolidated for all Afghans.
There is good news that more regions have been cleared of poppy. 
There is good news that more regions have been cleared of poppy.
Poppy-growing is a cancer in Afghan society, and the derived products are killing young people in all of our countries. 
Poppy-growing is a cancer in Afghan society, and the derived products are killing young people in all of our countries.
Also in Afghanistan. 
Also in Afghanistan.
We will fight drug barons, and so must you. 
We will fight drug barons, and so must you.
Nothing would delight us more than to see Afghanistan take full charge of its own destiny, and to see it become self-reliant. 
Nothing would delight us more than to see Afghanistan take full charge of its own destiny, and to see it become self-reliant.
My country has made a commitment to the people of Afghanistan. 
My country has made a commitment to the people of Afghanistan.
To the little boys and girls who go to school. 
To the little boys and girls who go to school.
We are committed to working with other donors, the World Bank, the other Nordic countries and the Government of Afghanistan, to ensure that more of our aid is channelled through Afghan authorities. 
We are committed to working with other donors, the World Bank, the other Nordic countries and the Government of Afghanistan, to ensure that more of our aid is channelled through Afghan authorities.
That is why the commitments made by President Karzai and the Government of Afghanistan made here today are so important to us. 
That is why the commitments made by President Karzai and the Government of Afghanistan made here today are so important to us.
The International Afghanistan Support Conference 
The International Afghanistan Support Conference
Common Cause, Different Approaches: the Petroleum Sector and Economic development in Nigeria 
Kinas engasjement i Afrika og utviklingen av et trilateralt ekspertsamarbeid mellom Norge, Kina og Nigeria
I would like to take this opportunity to express my support for the emerging dialogue between Norwegian and Chinese experts on Africa, which this meeting is a good example of, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at a seminar in Beijing. 
Dette var noe av bakteppet for utenriksminister Støres tale på et seminar i Beijing.
It is a great pleasure for me to address this trilateral seminar on different approaches to the common cause of promoting economic development in Nigeria. 
It is a great pleasure for me to address this trilateral seminar on different approaches to the common cause of promoting economic development in Nigeria.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my support for the emerging dialogue between Norwegian and Chinese experts on Africa, which this meeting is a good example of. 
I would like to take this opportunity to express my support for the emerging dialogue between Norwegian and Chinese experts on Africa, which this meeting is a good example of.
The Norwegian Government recently launched a China Strategy. 
The Norwegian Government recently launched a China Strategy.
The strategy emphasises the new role China is playing in the world community and shows how the growing economic and geopolitical importance of the East-Asian region presents both opportunities and challenges for Norway. 
The strategy emphasises the new role China is playing in the world community and shows how the growing economic and geopolitical importance of the East-Asian region presents both opportunities and challenges for Norway.
We are all aware that China’s advance from the economic periphery of the world into the core group of the world’s leading economies will impact on the developing world, including many African countries, in a number of ways. 
We are all aware that China’s advance from the economic periphery of the world into the core group of the world’s leading economies will impact on the developing world, including many African countries, in a number of ways.
China’s growth rate and its demand for natural resources will reshape the world economy. 
China’s growth rate and its demand for natural resources will reshape the world economy.
China’s development will provide competition and opportunities across the board – for the rich economies of the North and for the emerging and the poor economies in the developing world. 
China’s development will provide competition and opportunities across the board – for the rich economies of the North and for the emerging and the poor economies in the developing world.
And with China’s growth and expansion the country bears increasing responsibility beyond its own borders. 
And with China’s growth and expansion the country bears increasing responsibility beyond its own borders.
China’s new strategic partnership with Africa – which was unveiled in Beijing at the November 2006 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) – marked a new and historic juncture in China-Africa relations. 
China’s new strategic partnership with Africa – which was unveiled in Beijing at the November 2006 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) – marked a new and historic juncture in China-Africa relations.
China is now Africa’s third largest commercial partner after the United States and France, and the second largest exporter to Africa after France. 
China is now Africa’s third largest commercial partner after the United States and France, and the second largest exporter to Africa after France.
Africa is also undergoing change. 
Africa is also undergoing change.
The continent is becoming an increasingly important international actor – both politically and economically. 
The continent is becoming an increasingly important international actor – both politically and economically.
Africa has enjoyed higher economic growth in recent years, and five of the ten fastest growing economies in the world are African. 
Africa has enjoyed higher economic growth in recent years, and five of the ten fastest growing economies in the world are African.
Still there are enormous challenges ahead. 
Still there are enormous challenges ahead.
The effects of climate change threaten development and growth. 
The effects of climate change threaten development and growth.
In parts of Southern Africa heavy rains are causing devastating floods. 
In parts of Southern Africa heavy rains are causing devastating floods.
Robust adaptation strategies must be developed. 
Robust adaptation strategies must be developed.
And although peace has been established in several African countries marked by years of war, peace is fragile, and the African continent is still a theatre of too many violent conflicts. 
And although peace has been established in several African countries marked by years of war, peace is fragile, and the African continent is still a theatre of too many violent conflicts.