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Norwegian and Chinese companies that invest in Africa, particularly in the petroleum sector, are directly affected by developments on the continent. 
Norwegian and Chinese companies that invest in Africa, particularly in the petroleum sector, are directly affected by developments on the continent.
And they, in turn, affect the developments in Africa. 
And they, in turn, affect the developments in Africa.
China has become a major contributor of foreign bilateral aid to countries in Asia, Latin America and, not least, Africa. 
China has become a major contributor of foreign bilateral aid to countries in Asia, Latin America and, not least, Africa.
As a traditional donor, Norway welcomes this development. 
As a traditional donor, Norway welcomes this development.
My country’s annual Official Development Assistance is close to 1 per cent of GNI, and Africa is by far the largest recipient. 
My country’s annual Official Development Assistance is close to 1 per cent of GNI, and Africa is by far the largest recipient.
However, Chinese aid is sometimes a source of concern to traditional donors. 
However, Chinese aid is sometimes a source of concern to traditional donors.
The question is raised whether the apparent lack of political strings attached will delay needed economic and political reform in African countries. 
The question is raised whether the apparent lack of political strings attached will delay needed economic and political reform in African countries.
Or will economic development, aided by China, in itself lead to social reform? 
Or will economic development, aided by China, in itself lead to social reform?
This is a topic of debate – among researchers, NGOs and the media - in Norway and many other donor countries. 
This is a topic of debate – among researchers, NGOs and the media - in Norway and many other donor countries.
It is impossible to tell exactly how the Chinese engagement has an impact on development in African countries. 
It is impossible to tell exactly how the Chinese engagement has an impact on development in African countries.
The effects may vary from country to country. 
The effects may vary from country to country.
And it is difficult to determine how any single country’s influence leads to a specific pattern of change. 
And it is difficult to determine how any single country’s influence leads to a specific pattern of change.
However, through trilateral research we will gain better understanding – based on facts and findings – of how economic growth will benefit African countries. 
However, through trilateral research we will gain better understanding – based on facts and findings – of how economic growth will benefit African countries.
It is Norway’s firm position that development assistance must be combined with a broad range of measures to promote peace, good governance, human rights, gender equality, increased investment and better market access for African goods. 
It is Norway’s firm position that development assistance must be combined with a broad range of measures to promote peace, good governance, human rights, gender equality, increased investment and better market access for African goods.
Economic development does not occur in a vacuum. 
Economic development does not occur in a vacuum.
What are the social and political implications? 
What are the social and political implications?
And what should our objectives be? 
And what should our objectives be?
The international community has defined a number of values and positions, first and foremost through the United Nations. 
The international community has defined a number of values and positions, first and foremost through the United Nations.
The Millennium Development Goals should be seen as common obligations for all. 
The Millennium Development Goals should be seen as common obligations for all.
So then you might ask: are China’s activities in Africa having an impact on political and social developments? 
So then you might ask: are China’s activities in Africa having an impact on political and social developments?
The answer is yes, of course. 
The answer is yes, of course.
For example, China’s close relations with Sudan – economically and politically - are creating ties that entail both responsibilities and opportunities. 
For example, China’s close relations with Sudan – economically and politically - are creating ties that entail both responsibilities and opportunities.
The gravity of the dire situation in Darfur has been stressed by the United Nation Security Council. 
The gravity of the dire situation in Darfur has been stressed by the United Nation Security Council.
Few countries have better access to the leadership of Sudan than China. 
Few countries have better access to the leadership of Sudan than China.
We have a right to expect that China uses its influence to persuade the Sudanese Government of its responsibility to follow the guidance of the Security Council, to make every effort to stop the mass violations of human rights in Darfur and to stop limiting the access of UN Peacekeeping troops. 
We have a right to expect that China uses its influence to persuade the Sudanese Government of its responsibility to follow the guidance of the Security Council, to make every effort to stop the mass violations of human rights in Darfur and to stop limiting the access of UN Peacekeeping troops.
In 2006, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned a study from the Christian Michelsen Institute (CMI), a Norwegian think tank. 
In 2006, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned a study from the Christian Michelsen Institute (CMI), a Norwegian think tank.
The institute was asked to present an assessment of the new Chinese engagement in Africa, and to identify and discuss implications for Norwegian foreign and development policy. 
The institute was asked to present an assessment of the new Chinese engagement in Africa, and to identify and discuss implications for Norwegian foreign and development policy.
Norway’s development assistance and Norwegian companies’ engagement in the petroleum and energy sectors in Africa have provided us with experience and skills. 
Norway’s development assistance and Norwegian companies’ engagement in the petroleum and energy sectors in Africa have provided us with experience and skills.
Both Chinese and Norwegian companies are facing political and social risks connected with their investments and involvement – both more systemic risks and risks related to people’s safety and security. 
Both Chinese and Norwegian companies are facing political and social risks connected with their investments and involvement – both more systemic risks and risks related to people’s safety and security.
One approach favoured by Norway is to assist African countries with capacity-building in the civil service. 
One approach favoured by Norway is to assist African countries with capacity-building in the civil service.
Better governance is a critical factor for social stability and justice. 
Better governance is a critical factor for social stability and justice.
The CMI study recommends that Norway should engage bilaterally with China on some of the issues I have already mentioned. 
The CMI study recommends that Norway should engage bilaterally with China on some of the issues I have already mentioned.
This should be done at the political level, with policymakers in the civil service, with policy analysts in think tanks and with Chinese business interests. 
This should be done at the political level, with policymakers in the civil service, with policy analysts in think tanks and with Chinese business interests.
These are recommendations that I fully endorse. 
These are recommendations that I fully endorse.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to exchange views on development in Africa with my Chinese colleague. 
Yesterday I had the opportunity to exchange views on development in Africa with my Chinese colleague.
I am pleased to note that this event in Beijing today constitutes a concrete and very valuable follow-up. 
I am pleased to note that this event in Beijing today constitutes a concrete and very valuable follow-up.
Hopefully, it will mark the beginning of mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally between Norway and China, and trilaterally, together with African partners such as the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs 
Hopefully, it will mark the beginning of mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally between Norway and China, and trilaterally, together with African partners such as the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs
Let me add here that since Nigeria’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1999, Norway has been encouraged by the progress made in tackling many of the challenges facing the country. 
Let me add here that since Nigeria’s transition to multiparty democracy in 1999, Norway has been encouraged by the progress made in tackling many of the challenges facing the country.
However, there are still a number of important challenges and tasks ahead. 
However, there are still a number of important challenges and tasks ahead.
The critical situation in the Niger Delta is high on the Nigerian Government’s agenda. 
The critical situation in the Niger Delta is high on the Nigerian Government’s agenda.
And the fight against corruption is still crucial to further progress. 
And the fight against corruption is still crucial to further progress.
There has been a renewed focus on good governance, and important initiatives have been launched. 
There has been a renewed focus on good governance, and important initiatives have been launched.
In particular, I would like to highlight the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), aimed at improving management of the country’s petroleum resources. 
In particular, I would like to highlight the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), aimed at improving management of the country’s petroleum resources.
Nigeria is a pioneer in the EITI field and possesses experience that may be useful to other developing countries. 
Nigeria is a pioneer in the EITI field and possesses experience that may be useful to other developing countries.
The project report presented here at this seminar explores and compares the development approaches taken by Norwegian and Chinese authorities in Nigeria. 
The project report presented here at this seminar explores and compares the development approaches taken by Norwegian and Chinese authorities in Nigeria.
The aim of the project was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between commercial investment and bilateral assistance. 
The aim of the project was to gain a better understanding of the relationship between commercial investment and bilateral assistance.
International companies can play an important role in facilitating development by introducing new technology and by transferring knowledge. 
International companies can play an important role in facilitating development by introducing new technology and by transferring knowledge.
However, companies can also stifle development by undermining governance through corrupt practices and other unethical behaviour. 
However, companies can also stifle development by undermining governance through corrupt practices and other unethical behaviour.
The purpose of the project report – and this seminar - is both to exchange information and to improve Nigerian, Chinese and Norwegian policymakers’ understanding of the assistance provided and the development philosophy that underpins it. 
The purpose of the project report – and this seminar - is both to exchange information and to improve Nigerian, Chinese and Norwegian policymakers’ understanding of the assistance provided and the development philosophy that underpins it.
The project is unique in that it has brought research institutions in the three countries together on a common mission, which is to form a basis for dialogue on bilateral engagement and possible areas of cooperation between the three governments. 
The project is unique in that it has brought research institutions in the three countries together on a common mission, which is to form a basis for dialogue on bilateral engagement and possible areas of cooperation between the three governments.
I am confident that this joint effort by the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Econ Pöyry of Norway will prove fruitful. 
I am confident that this joint effort by the Institute of West Asian and African Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Econ Pöyry of Norway will prove fruitful.
I look forward to study further the results of their findings and the recommendations made in the report 
I look forward to study further the results of their findings and the recommendations made in the report
China in Africa – or rather the opportunities created by China’s increased presence in Africa – and the challenges that ensue – is a hot topic. 
China in Africa – or rather the opportunities created by China’s increased presence in Africa – and the challenges that ensue – is a hot topic.
There is, however, a lack of research projects with Chinese and African partners designed to identify what these opportunities and challenges really are. 
There is, however, a lack of research projects with Chinese and African partners designed to identify what these opportunities and challenges really are.
I am glad to see that this project is making a groundbreaking and valuable contribution in this respect. 
I am glad to see that this project is making a groundbreaking and valuable contribution in this respect.
So, dear friends, thank you for inviting me here. 
So, dear friends, thank you for inviting me here.
I wish you good luck with today’s discussions and your future cooperation. 
I wish you good luck with today’s discussions and your future cooperation.
I would now like to give the floor to Mr Bjørn Brandtzæg of Econ Pöyry, who has been project leader for the study. 
I would now like to give the floor to Mr Bjørn Brandtzæg of Econ Pöyry, who has been project leader for the study.
Serious concern about situation in the Horn of Africa 
Solheim bekymret for situasjonen på Afrikas Horn
Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim has visited one of Kenya’s many refugee camps for victims of the food crisis. 
Miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim har vært i en av Kenyas mange flyktningleire for ofre for sultkatastrofen.
He is seriously concerned about the situation in the Horn of Africa. 
Han er svært bekymret over situasjonen på Afrikas Horn.
“It is terrible to see how unfair the world is. 
- Det er grusomt å se hvor urettferdig verden er.
There are three-year-olds here who weigh less than a newborn baby. 
Her er det treåringer som veier mindre enn nyfødte babyer.
I am a father myself, and this overwhelming tragedy has made an indelible impression on me,” said Mr Solheim. 
Jeg er selv småbarnsfar, og merker hvordan denne ufattelige tragedien gjør sterkt inntrykk på meg, sier Solheim.
The UN reports that thousands of people are arriving at the refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya every day. 
Hver dag kommer tusenvis til flyktningleirene i Etiopia og Kenya, ifølge FN.
In Somalia itself, many are also fleeing to the war-torn capital Mogadishu. 
Inne i Somalia flykter mange også til den krigsherjede hovedstaden Mogadishu.
There are now more than 12 million people who are directly affected by the drought and food crisis. 
Nå er flere enn 12 millioner mennesker direkte rammet av tørke- og matvarekrisen.
They have no food. 
De har ikke mat.
“In Somalia alone, there are 640 000 acutely malnourished children. 
- Bare i Sør-Somalia er 640.000 barn akutt feilernærte.
I don’t think any of us can really take in the scale of this disaster,” said Mr Solheim. 
Jeg tror ingen av oss egentlig fatter omfanget av katastrofen, mener Solheim.
Norway is one of the countries that has provided most money in response to the food crisis. 
Norge er et av de landene som har bidratt med mest penger til sultkatastrofen.
So far, Norway has given NOK 273 million in emergency relief to the areas affected by the drought. 
Så langt har Norge gitt 273 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til de tørkerammede områdene.
These funds have been channelled through the UN, the Red Cross and various Norwegian NGOs that work in the area. 
Pengene går gjennom FN, Røde Kors og norske organisasjoner som jobber i området.
“We are considering on an ongoing basis whether Norway should contribute more. 
- Vi vurderer hele tiden om Norge skal bidra med mer penger.
But now other countries must also get more involved. 
Men nå må også andre land komme mer på banen.
I also urge the Norwegian people to support the major relief organisations, which are doing a fantastic job,” said Mr Solheim. 
Jeg oppfordrer også det norske folk å støtte de store organisasjonene som gjør en fantastisk jobb for å hjelpe i tragedien, sier Solheim.
The main cause of the disaster is the protracted conflict in Somalia. 
Hovedårsaken til katastrofen er den langvarige konflikten i Somalia.
The Government has little legitimacy, and most of the country is under the control of the Islamist insurgent group al Shebab. 
Landets regjering har svak legitimitet og mesteparten av landet er under den islamistiske opprørsbevegelsen al Shebabs kontroll.
The war has made local communities very vulnerable, also to natural climatic variations. 
Krigen har gjort lokalsamfunnene svært sårbare, selv for naturlige variasjoner i klimaet.
“The challenges in Somalia are huge. 
- Utfordringene i Somalia er enorme.
In the long term, only a political solution can lift the country out of the difficulties it is in. 
På sikt er det bare politiske løsninger som kan dra landet ut av det uføret det er i.
But now the international community must provide help to address the acute humanitarian crisis,” urged Mr Solheim. 
Men nå må verdenssamfunnet stille opp for å hjelpe i denne akutte humanitære krisen, oppfordrer Solheim.
There have been longer and more frequent periods of drought in recent years. 
De siste årene har det vært lengre og hyppigere tørkeperioder.
One rainy season failed altogether last year. 
I den ene regnperioden i fjor uteble regnet helt.
Pictures from Mr Solheim’s visit (free of charge for editorial use) will be published on an ongoing basis on the Ministry’s Flickr account: www.flickr.com/utenriksdept 
Bilder fra reisen (til fri redaksjonell bruk) publiseres fortløpende på UDs Flickr-konto: www.flickr.com/utenriksdept
Read more about Norway’s efforts to help the victims of the disaster on the Ministry’s website. 
Les mer om hva Norge gjør for å hjelpe ofrene for katastrofen på UDs nettsider.
Emergency meeting on hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa 
Krisemøte om sultkatastrofen på Afrikas Horn
Foreign Minister Støre calls convention to protect and assist the internally displaced in Africa a milestone 
Støre: - En milepæl i arbeidet for internt fordrevne i Afrika
African countries have now agreed to strengthen the rights of the internally displaced. 
Afrikanske land har nå blitt enige om å styrke rettighetene til de internt fordrevne.
Internally displaced persons enjoy far less legal protection than refugees and are not entitled to the same assistance and protection. 
Internt fordrevne har et langt svakere rettsvern enn flyktninger og har ikke samme krav på hjelp og beskyttelse.
Norway helped to finance the summit. 
Norge har bidratt med finansiering av toppmøtet.
Norway increases emergency relief to the Horn of Africa 
Norge øker nødhjelpen til Afrikas Horn
More than 20 million people are suffering from hunger as a result of the severe drought and conflicts in this densely populated region. 
Over 20 millioner mennesker rammes av sult som følge av tørkekatastrofen og konflikter i den folkerike regionen.
Norway is now allocating NOK 40 million in emergency relief to victims of the drought. 
Norge gir nå 40 millioner kroner i nødhjelp til ofrene for tørken.
“I am deeply concerned about the civilian population, who are severely affected,” said Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim. 
- Jeg er svært bekymret for den hardt rammede sivilbefolkningen.
“The situation is acute. 
Situasjonen er akutt.
Nearly half of the world’s food aid goes to the Horn of Africa today. 
Nesten halvparten av verdens matvarehjelp går i dag til Afrikas Horn.
The Norwegian allocation has already been disbursed, most of it through the World Food Programme (WFP). 
Den norske støtten er allerede fordelt med hovedvekt på Verdens matvareprogram (WFP).
In Somalia, the security situation of aid workers is so precarious that it is affecting the distribution of emergency aid. 
I Somalia er sikkerhetssituasjonen for hjelpearbeidere så alvorlig at den rammer distribusjonen av nødhjelp.
This creates new crises. 
Dette skaper nye kriser.
Norway is one of the largest donors to the Horn of Africa. 
Norge er en av de største giverne til Afrikas Horn.
Total Norwegian assistance to Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea and Ethiopia in 2009 will total approximately NOK 270 million. 
Den samlede norske støtten til Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea og Etiopia i 2009 er på omlag 270 millioner kroner.
Press contact: Press Duty Officer, development, mobile phone: +47 913 95 000. 
Pressekontakt: Pressevakten for utviklingssaker, mobil 913 95 000.
Published under: Willoch's Government 
Publisert under: Regjeringen Willoch
Prime Minister Kåre Willoch 
Statsminister Kåre Willoch
“African countries must increase their pressure on Zimbabwe” 
– Afrikanske land må øke presset mot Zimbabwe
“The crisis in Zimbabwe has become even more serious in recent days. 
– Krisen i Zimbabwe har forverret seg ytterligere de siste dagene.
The letters sent to the presidents of Tanzania and Zambia 
Brevene fra statsministeren til presidentene i Tanzania og Zambia.
"This situation should not be allowed to continue" 
- Denne situasjonen kan ikke få fortsette
It is crucial that we continue to work for the abolition of this inhumane practice, which undermines human dignity,’ said Foreign Minister Børge Brende. 
Det er viktig at vi fortsetter arbeidet for avskaffelse av denne inhumane praksisen, som bryter med respekten for menneskeverdet, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The use of the death penalty for drug-related offences is contrary to international law. 
- Bruken av dødsstraff for narkotikarelaterte forbrytelser strider mot folkeretten.
More than 30 states have domestic legislation allowing for the use of the death penalty for this type of offence. 
Over 30 stater har lovfestet bruk av dødsstraff for denne typen forbrytelser.
However, we know that the death penalty is no more of a deterrent than other penalties,’ said Mr Brende. 
Samtidig vet vi at dødsstraff ikke har større preventiv effekt enn andre straffereaksjoner, sier utenriksministeren.
The fight against the death penalty is a high political priority for Norway. 
Kampen mot dødsstraff er høyt politisk prioritert fra norsk side.
Norway plays a leading role in the international efforts to abolish this form of punishment. 
Norge har tatt en lederrolle i det internasjonale arbeidet mot dødsstraff.
Norway will also host the sixth World Congress against the Death Penalty, which will be held in Oslo in June next year. 
Norge skal være vertskap for Den sjette verdenskongressen mot dødsstraff, som finner sted i Oslo i juni neste år.
The Joint Declaration of 10 October is available here. 
Oppropet er tilgjengelig her.
International efforts to combat the death penalty 
Internasjonalt arbeid mot dødsstraff
World Day against the Death Penalty 10 October 
Internasjonal dag mot dødsstraff
Today, 82 % of the world’s states have introduced a moratorium on the death penalty or have abolished it. 
82 prosent av verdens stater har i dag introdusert et moratorium eller avskaffet dødsstraff.
‘I’m pleased to see that the international trend is moving away from the use of the death penalty. 
- Det er gledelig at vi ser en internasjonal trend bort fra bruken av dødsstraff.
Watch the Council of Europe Conference on the web 
Se justisministerkonferansen på nett
9.00-10.30 CET - Opening session 
9.00-10.30 - Åpningssesjon