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In many cases it is very hard to determine whether we are dealing with a criminal organisation hiding behind an ideology, or a political organisation financing a legitimate cause by taking control of some of the state’s resources. 
In many cases it is very hard to determine whether we are dealing with a criminal organisation hiding behind an ideology, or a political organisation financing a legitimate cause by taking control of some of the state’s resources.
The motives might also shift over time. 
The motives might also shift over time.
So-called illegal bunkering by rebels in the Niger Delta is only one example. 
So-called illegal bunkering by rebels in the Niger Delta is only one example.
The second relationship between poverty and war is the issue of recruitment. 
The second relationship between poverty and war is the issue of recruitment.
If you offered a Norwegian 12-year-old three meals a day and a Kalashnikov for joining your military rebellion, you would be laughed at. 
If you offered a Norwegian 12-year-old three meals a day and a Kalashnikov for joining your military rebellion, you would be laughed at.
For way too many children in the world, this is a rather attractive proposition, compared with the life they are living and the bleak future prospects they see for themselves. 
For way too many children in the world, this is a rather attractive proposition, compared with the life they are living and the bleak future prospects they see for themselves.
We have to keep in mind that most wars today involve poor people fighting poor people. 
We have to keep in mind that most wars today involve poor people fighting poor people.
The third relationship I would like to point to is that poverty and weak states seem to go hand in hand. 
The third relationship I would like to point to is that poverty and weak states seem to go hand in hand.
You need resources to build a strong state. 
You need resources to build a strong state.
When the state is weak, rebellions have a much greater chance of succeeding. 
When the state is weak, rebellions have a much greater chance of succeeding.
In the case of Liberia during the eighties, it started with a group of 20 junior officers grabbing power. 
In the case of Liberia during the eighties, it started with a group of 20 junior officers grabbing power.
To sum up, the relationship between poverty and war has three main dimensions. 
To sum up, the relationship between poverty and war has three main dimensions.
Today there are no longer any wars between developed states. 
Today there are no longer any wars between developed states.
With a few exceptions like Iraq and Sri Lanka – both middle-income countries – nearly all wars are taking place in or between poor countries. 
With a few exceptions like Iraq and Sri Lanka – both middle-income countries – nearly all wars are taking place in or between poor countries.
Let me move on to some important global trends that will influence how we handle fragile states. 
Let me move on to some important global trends that will influence how we handle fragile states.
One trend is weakening faith in what can be achieved by military means. 
One trend is weakening faith in what can be achieved by military means.
Twenty years back we had the first war in Iraq. 
Twenty years back we had the first war in Iraq.
It was very successful, and there were relatively few causalities. 
It was very successful, and there were relatively few causalities.
The same was the case for the war in Kosovo. 
The same was the case for the war in Kosovo.
On our side, we didn’t lose a single soldier. 
On our side, we didn’t lose a single soldier.
Based on this, the Bush Administration thought military campaigns would be less costly, less deadly and much shorter than we all know is the case today. 
Based on this, the Bush Administration thought military campaigns would be less costly, less deadly and much shorter than we all know is the case today.
After Iraq and Afghanistan the likelihood of western powers going to war is very much reduced. 
After Iraq and Afghanistan the likelihood of western powers going to war is very much reduced.
In some ways we are back to the eighties, to the time of Ronald Reagan. 
In some ways we are back to the eighties, to the time of Ronald Reagan.
Reagan was always using tough language, but he hardly ever went to war, with the exception of what we could call fly-over-states. 
Reagan was always using tough language, but he hardly ever went to war, with the exception of what we could call fly-over-states.
Even when 250 servicemen were killed in Beirut, Ronald Reagan pulled his forces out of Lebanon. 
Even when 250 servicemen were killed in Beirut, Ronald Reagan pulled his forces out of Lebanon.
I believe that the debate between Powell and Rumsfeld has been resolved. 
I believe that the debate between Powell and Rumsfeld has been resolved.
Powell was right, Rumsfeld was wrong. 
Powell was right, Rumsfeld was wrong.
Powell famously said that if you break the pot, you own it. 
Powell famously said that if you break the pot, you own it.
That is exactly what happened in Iraq. 
That is exactly what happened in Iraq.
It is also part of the problem in Afghanistan. 
It is also part of the problem in Afghanistan.
It is basic knowledge that when you occupy a territory, you either take control with your own forces, or you exercise control through existing structures. 
It is basic knowledge that when you occupy a territory, you either take control with your own forces, or you exercise control through existing structures.
Rumsfeld’s colossal error was doing neither, thinking that law and order would come by itself. 
Rumsfeld’s colossal error was doing neither, thinking that law and order would come by itself.
Neither ensuring security by building on the previous system, nor by providing it through American forces. 
Neither ensuring security by building on the previous system, nor by providing it through American forces.
It had never been done before, and it was of course a total disaster. 
It had never been done before, and it was of course a total disaster.
So the first trend is that the faith in what can be achieved by military means is greatly reduced. 
So the first trend is that the faith in what can be achieved by military means is greatly reduced.
The second major trend is that we are moving rapidly towards a multipolar world, where all major decisions require multilateral agreement to be put into effect. 
The second major trend is that we are moving rapidly towards a multipolar world, where all major decisions require multilateral agreement to be put into effect.
This is a major change from the Cold War, but also from the 1990s, when the Americans were considered the only show in town. 
This is a major change from the Cold War, but also from the 1990s, when the Americans were considered the only show in town.
The Americans are still the most important, then the Chinese, the European Union, India and Brazil. 
The Americans are still the most important, then the Chinese, the European Union, India and Brazil.
Whether you are trying to fight climate change, enhance global trade or restructure the global system to fight poverty, you need these countries aboard in order to achieve anything. 
Whether you are trying to fight climate change, enhance global trade or restructure the global system to fight poverty, you need these countries aboard in order to achieve anything.
Global power is shifting dramatically. 
Global power is shifting dramatically.
Let me give you just one example: trade between Brazil and China is now larger than trade between Brazil and the US. 
Let me give you just one example: trade between Brazil and China is now larger than trade between Brazil and the US.
We are rapidly moving into a multipolar world. 
We are rapidly moving into a multipolar world.
This presents both challenges and benefits coming. 
This presents both challenges and benefits coming.
The world will be more just. 
The world will be more just.
Hundreds of millions of Chinese are entering the middle class. 
Hundreds of millions of Chinese are entering the middle class.
Brazil has made great steps in poverty eradication. 
Brazil has made great steps in poverty eradication.
But these shifts in world power make it even more important that the world community is able to find global responses to emerging crisis. 
But these shifts in world power make it even more important that the world community is able to find global responses to emerging crisis.
The third trend I would like to point to is the emergence of a global middle class. 
The third trend I would like to point to is the emergence of a global middle class.
The world’s population is much taller, better fed, better educated and healthier than at any other point in history. 
The world’s population is much taller, better fed, better educated and healthier than at any other point in history.
Forget about all the doomsayers who tell you that everything is moving in the wrong direction. 
Forget about all the doomsayers who tell you that everything is moving in the wrong direction.
The opposite is true, but we would of course like it to happen more rapidly. 
The opposite is true, but we would of course like it to happen more rapidly.
A growing middle class makes it more likely that more societies will move in a democratic direction. 
A growing middle class makes it more likely that more societies will move in a democratic direction.
There is however, no automatic link. 
There is however, no automatic link.
China is a case in point. 
China is a case in point.
But still, China is probably more democratic today than at any other time in its history. 
But still, China is probably more democratic today than at any other time in its history.
The fourth trend I would like to point to is climate change. 
The fourth trend I would like to point to is climate change.
We should keep in mind that there is nothing new in the consequences of climate change: drought, hurricanes rising temperatures, failing crops and floods. 
We should keep in mind that there is nothing new in the consequences of climate change: drought, hurricanes rising temperatures, failing crops and floods.
It is all described in detail in the Old Testament. 
It is all described in detail in the Old Testament.
But climate change works like an amplifier, making natural disasters more frequent and severe. 
But climate change works like an amplifier, making natural disasters more frequent and severe.
It will make our efforts to combat poverty and build states all the more difficult, and it requires a coherent and forceful response from the world community. 
It will make our efforts to combat poverty and build states all the more difficult, and it requires a coherent and forceful response from the world community.
My fifth point is how enormously difficult state-building is. 
My fifth point is how enormously difficult state-building is.
There are a few examples of states being successfully built by external forces. 
There are a few examples of states being successfully built by external forces.
Post-war Japan is one. 
Post-war Japan is one.
But in general, the outcome of a state-building process will be defined by domestic politics. 
But in general, the outcome of a state-building process will be defined by domestic politics.
Also, state-building takes much longer than we tend to believe. 
Also, state-building takes much longer than we tend to believe.
There are no shortcuts, and we should keep in mind that there are very few states that have been founded in a peaceful way. 
There are no shortcuts, and we should keep in mind that there are very few states that have been founded in a peaceful way.
The founder of Norway, Harald Hårfagre, most certainly did not walk around with a poverty reduction strategy paper in his hand, or a post-conflict needs assessment. 
The founder of Norway, Harald Hårfagre, most certainly did not walk around with a poverty reduction strategy paper in his hand, or a post-conflict needs assessment.
Nor did he have to worry about the views of and interventions by a group of external donors. 
Nor did he have to worry about the views of and interventions by a group of external donors.
He went around with a sword in his hand. 
He went around with a sword in his hand.
Even though most states have been founded by the use of force, we have to make a distinction between extremely brutal and repressive methods, and milder applications of force. 
Even though most states have been founded by the use of force, we have to make a distinction between extremely brutal and repressive methods, and milder applications of force.
It is very difficult to imagine a state changing from something like today’s Somalia into something like Switzerland without the use of force. 
It is very difficult to imagine a state changing from something like today’s Somalia into something like Switzerland without the use of force.
It is equally difficult to believe it can be done overnight. 
It is equally difficult to believe it can be done overnight.
We should remember that very few states in Africa have been founded on a national political base. 
We should remember that very few states in Africa have been founded on a national political base.
They have more or less all been imposed from abroad. 
They have more or less all been imposed from abroad.
We should be much more patient and accept that when we take on the endeavour of assisting in state-building, we have to be willing to be in for the long haul. 
We should be much more patient and accept that when we take on the endeavour of assisting in state-building, we have to be willing to be in for the long haul.
What we often see in conflict zones is the following sequence: peace agreement, peace keeping and finally elections. 
What we often see in conflict zones is the following sequence: peace agreement, peace keeping and finally elections.
Far too often, elections mean exit strategy. 
Far too often, elections mean exit strategy.
We tend to withdraw forces too early, and we often call elections too early. 
We tend to withdraw forces too early, and we often call elections too early.
I remember speaking to a UN representative who said that the most successful elections ever organised by the UN were the elections in Angola in 1996. 
I remember speaking to a UN representative who said that the most successful elections ever organised by the UN were the elections in Angola in 1996.
Everything was carried out by the book. 
Everything was carried out by the book.
The only problem was that it prolonged the war by another 10 years. 
The only problem was that it prolonged the war by another 10 years.
Let me, before I end, comment briefly on the relationship between military and civilian actors in conflict zones. 
Let me, before I end, comment briefly on the relationship between military and civilian actors in conflict zones.
There is no clear-cut, easy answer to this. 
There is no clear-cut, easy answer to this.
Conflict zones are not an ideal world, and military contribution to reconstruction and development will be necessary in some situations. 
Conflict zones are not an ideal world, and military contribution to reconstruction and development will be necessary in some situations.
When they are, because of security constraints and limited civilian capacity, they should be limited in scope and time, and coordinated with the Government and the international agencies. 
When they are, because of security constraints and limited civilian capacity, they should be limited in scope and time, and coordinated with the Government and the international agencies.
Civilian capacities should be used to the extent possible. 
Civilian capacities should be used to the extent possible.
Both military, humanitarian and development actors need to recognise the continuum of which they are a part, and appreciate the interplay among them. 
Both military, humanitarian and development actors need to recognise the continuum of which they are a part, and appreciate the interplay among them.
We must be clearer about when we are talking about “humanitarian space” and when we are in fact talking about “development space”. 
We must be clearer about when we are talking about “humanitarian space” and when we are in fact talking about “development space”.
Again, there are no easy answers, but we should to the extent possible avoid using military forces for other purposes than those they are intended for. 
Again, there are no easy answers, but we should to the extent possible avoid using military forces for other purposes than those they are intended for.
Let me conclude by pointing to the three most important tools in the box with respect to fixing fragile states. 
Let me conclude by pointing to the three most important tools in the box with respect to fixing fragile states.
These are the military tool, the economic or development tool and the political tool. 
These are the military tool, the economic or development tool and the political tool.
For example, in a place like Afghanistan, it is obvious that you need all three tools, but to me it is also clear that the most essential of the three, is the political tool. 
For example, in a place like Afghanistan, it is obvious that you need all three tools, but to me it is also clear that the most essential of the three, is the political tool.
Mao once said that you should always consider politics the key. 
Mao once said that you should always consider politics the key.
I do not agree with Mao on everything, but on this particular issue I believe he made a valid point. 
I do not agree with Mao on everything, but on this particular issue I believe he made a valid point.
Conflict and Development 
Conflict and Development
Norway very concerned about situation in Côte d’Ivoire 
Norge svært bekymret for utviklingen i Elfenbenskysten
The Security Council also extended the mandate of the United Nations Operation in Cote d’Ivoire (UNOCI) until 30 June 2011. 
Sikkerhetsrådet fornyet også mandatet til FNs fredsbevarende styrker i Elfenbenskysten fram til 30. juni 2011.
In 2013, 116 countries received aid from Norway. 
I 2013 mottok 116 land norsk bistand.
In order to achieve better results, the Government is proposing to concentrate its efforts on 84 countries. 
For å oppnå bedre resultater foreslår regjeringen å konsentrere innsatsen om 84 land.
The Government intends to pursue an effective development policy that yields results. 
Regjeringens mål er en effektiv utviklingspolitikk som gir resultater.
The Government has identified 12 focus countries where efforts will be particularly strengthened. 
Regjeringen har valgt ut tolv fokusland der innsatsen skal styrkes ytterligere.
The aim is to simplify and improve the effectiveness of Norwegian development assistance. 
Dette forenkler og forbedrer norsk bistand.
Monitoring and measuring results requires a lot of resources. 
Oppfølging og kontroll av resultater er ressurskrevende.
By targeting fewer countries, we can make Norwegian assistance more effective and thereby ensure that the aid we provide reaches more of those in need,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende. 
Ved at vi engasjerer oss i noe færre land kan vi gjøre bistanden mer effektiv og derigjennom nå flere fattige, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
In its review of Norwegian development cooperation, the OECD identified three areas where improvements should be made: increasing the concentration of aid, placing greater focus on results, and giving more emphasis to the role of private sector activities and trade. 
OECD har i sin gjennomgang av norsk bistand pekt på tre områder hvor det bør gjøres forbedringer.
The Government is following up all three recommendations. 
Regjeringen følger opp alle disse tre anbefalingene.
Aid to some upper middle income countries, and to certain other countries where Norway’s overall engagement is less extensive, will gradually be phased out. 
Bistanden til noen høyere mellominntektsland og til enkelte andre land der Norges samlede engasjement i utgangspunktet er mindre omfattende, skal fases ut.
Existing agreements will be honoured. 
Inngåtte avtaler skal ikke brytes.
The number of partner countries will therefore be gradually reduced to 84, as current agreements come to an end. 
Reduksjonen til 84 samarbeidsland vil dermed gjennomføres over noe tid, etter hvert som gjeldende avtaler utløper.
Two categories of focus countries 
To kategorier fokusland
The Government has identified 12 focus countries, which have been divided into two categories. 
Regjeringen har valgt ut tolv fokusland fordelt på to kategorier.
The first group includes fragile countries, where stabilisation and peacebuilding are paramount: Afghanistan, Haiti, Mali, Palestine, Somalia and South Sudan. 
Den første gruppen omfatter kategorien sårbare land, der stabilisering og fredsbygging står sentralt: Afghanistan, Haiti, Mali, Palestina, Somalia og Sør-Sudan.
The other group of focus countries includes countries undergoing a process of development, where the emphasis is on the private sector, and resource and revenue management. 
Den andre gruppen av fokusland omfatter land i utvikling, der vekten i økende grad legges på næringsliv, ressurs- og inntektsforvaltning.
Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal and Tanzania are in this group. 
Etiopia, Malawi, Mosambik, Myanmar, Nepal og Tanzania er valgt som fokusland i denne gruppen.
‘We will give priority to selected focus countries where we have in-depth knowledge of the country and where Norway is in a good position to contribute to concrete results. 
- Vi vil prioritere noen utvalgte fokusland der vi har særlig god landkunnskap og der Norge har gode forutsetninger for å bidra til gode resultater.
We are seeking to achieve synergies by encouraging Norwegian actors to concentrate their efforts on the same countries. 
Vi ønsker også å oppnå synergier ved at norske aktører konsentrerer seg om de samme landene.
We are also working to increase the efficiency of aid management and improve the way we measure and communicate results,’ Mr Brende said. 
I tillegg arbeider vi med å effektivisere bistandsforvaltningen, og forbedre måling og formidling av resultater, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
In addition, more systematic analyses and assessments of the situation in each individual country are to be carried out. 
I tillegg skal det gjøres mer systematiske analyser og vurderinger av situasjonen i hvert enkelt land.
‘Norway supports efforts to promote long-term poverty reduction, democracy and human rights. 
- Norge støtter arbeidet for varig fattigdomsreduksjon, for demokrati og menneskerettigheter.
Our aid efforts must be designed to support changes that help partner countries to take care of their populations themselves and fulfil their international obligations, for example those relating to climate change and the environment. 
Bistanden skal støtte endringer som gjør at landene selv kan ivareta sin befolkning og sine forpliktelser overfor det internasjonale samfunnet, klima og miljø.
Aid should not seek to compensate for poor governance by a country’s own authorities. 
Bistand skal ikke kompensere for dårlig styresett.
Aid, sound trade policies, favourable conditions for investment and job creation are all important to ensure development in the poorest countries,’ Mr Brende said. 
Både bistand, handelspolitikk, gode vilkår for investeringer og jobbskaping er viktig for å sikre utvikling i de fattigste landene, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Reforming development assistance to improve results 
Bistandsreform for bedre resultater
‘I hope that it will be possible to find a solution to the difficult situation that has arisen. 
- Det er mitt håp at det er mulig å finne en løsning på den vanskelige situasjonen som har oppstått.
Norway will continue to offer support for the peace process,’ he said. 
Norge vil fortsette å tilby støtte til fredsprosessen, sier utenriksministeren.
In Sunday’s referendum, a majority of Colombians rejected the peace agreement that was signed in Cartagena on 26 September. 
Resultatet av søndagens folkeavstemning ble et nei til fredsavtalen, som ble signert i Cartagena 26. september.