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Letter from the Council on Ethics to the Ministry of Finance 
Brev fra Etikkrådet til Finansdepartementet
“Today, the Government presented its Report to the Storting on the management of the Government Pension Fund in 2008. 
- Regjeringen la dag fram stortingsmeldingen om forvaltningen av Statens pensjonsfond i 2008.
It is important that the Storting and the public is given insight into the management of our common savings, which also acts as a good basis for discussing the overarching strategy for the years to come,” says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen. 
Det er viktig at Stortinget og offentligheten gis innsyn i forvaltningen av våre felles sparepenger, og som samtidig gir et godt grunnlag for å diskutere den overordnede strategien for årene som kommer, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
The total market value of the Government Pension Fund rose in 2008 by NOK 227 billion to NOK 2.363 billion. 
Den samlede markedsverdien til Statens pensjonsfond økte i 2008 med 227 milliarder kroner til 2 363 milliarder kroner.
This increase is due to the injection of petroleum revenues of NOK 384 billion, and the fact that the depreciation of the Norwegian krone increased the krone value of the Fund’s overseas assets by NOK 506 billion. 
Dette skyldes stor tilførsel av petroleumsinntekter på 384 milliarder kroner og at svekkelsen av kronen økte kroneverdien av fondets utenlandske aktiva med 506 milliarder kroner.
At the same time, the very poor returns on the Fund’s investments reduced the value of the Fund by NOK 663 billion. 
Samtidig bidro meget svak avkastning på fondets plasseringer til å redusere fondets verdi med 663 milliarder kroner.
The global financial crisis has been felt in the management of the Government Pension Fund. 
Den globale finanskrisen har satt sine spor i forvaltningen av Statens pensjonsfond.
The investments of the Government Pension Fund had a negative return in 2008 of -23.3 per cent for the Global part of the Fund (measured in foreign currency) and -25.1 per cent for the domestic part of the Fund (measured in kroner). 
Investeringene til Statens pensjonsfond hadde en negativ avkastning i 2008 på -23,3 prosent for utenlandsdelen (målt i utenlandsk valuta) og -25,1 prosent for innenlandsdelen (målt i kroner).
“The Government Pension Fund is the largest fund in Europe, and has a very long-term investment strategy. 
- Statens pensjonsfond er Europas største fond, og har en svært langsiktig strategi for investeringene.
We are not short-term speculators that have to realize losses in the short term,” says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen. 
Vi er ikke kortsiktige spekulanter som må realisere tap på kort sikt, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
The equity portion of the Government Pension Fund – Global has risen to 50 per cent, in keeping with the decision in 2007 to gradually increase it from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. 
Aksjeandelen i Statens pensjonsfond – Utland har økt til 50 prosent, etter beslutningen i 2007 om å øke den gradvis fra 40 prosent til 60 prosent.
Of all the shares the Fund now owns, 40 per cent were purchased last year – and at much lower prices than in 2007. 
Av alle aksjene fondet nå eier, ble hele 40 prosent av dem kjøpt i fjor – og da til lavere priser enn i 2007.
This has resulted in the Fund’s average ownership stake in the world’s stock markets increasing from ½ per cent to ¾ per cent. 
Det bidro til at fondets gjennomsnittlige eierandel i verdens aksjemarkeder økte fra ½ prosent til ¾ prosent.
The right to a larger portion of the future profits from listed companies all over the world means that the Fund has in fact strengthened its long-term ability to help fund the welfare state. 
Med rett til en større andel av framtidige overskudd fra bedrifter verden over, kan man si at fondet har styrket sin langsiktige evne til å være med og finansiere velferdsstaten.
And the combination of high oil prices and falling equity markets means that it has never been more profitable in the history of the Fund to transfer value from oil to shares than it was in 2008. 
Og kombinasjonen av høy oljepris og fallende aksjemarkeder gjør at det aldri i fondets historie har vært gunstigere å veksle om fra olje til aksjer enn det var i 2008.
“When assessing whether the risk associated with the Government Pension Fund’s investment strategy is appropriate, it is important to remember the main role of the Fund as a device to strengthen the Norwegian economy and reduce our overall risk. 
- Når man skal vurdere om risikoen forbundet med Pensjonsfondets investeringsstrategi er egnet, bør man huske fondets overordnede rolle som et redskap for å styrke norsk økonomi og redusere vår samlede risiko.
We are reducing our dependence on oil and gas over time by building a better society founded on a healthy, stable real economy, at the same time as we are gradually investing the surplus in financial investments with a high degree of risk diversification,” says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen. 
Vi reduserer over tid vår avhengighet av olje og gass ved å bygge et bedre samfunn tuftet på en sunn og stabil realøkonomi, samtidig som vi gradvis investerer det overskytende i finansplasseringer med stor risikospredning, sier finansminister Kristin Halvorsen.
The fact that financial investments are valued from day to day does not mean that they entail a larger risk than investments that are valued less frequently. 
Det at finansplasseringer verdsettes fra dag til dag betyr ikke at de har større risiko enn investeringer der verdsettingen skjer sjeldnere.
The Fund’s risk cannot be summarised in a single figure. 
Fondets risiko kan ikke oppsummeres i ett tall.
A fund with a large risk-bearing capacity and eternity as its time perspective ought not to have minimising annual fluctuations in the return as its goal. 
Et fond med stor risikobærende evne og evigheten som tidsperspektiv bør ikke ha som ambisjon å minimere de årlige variasjonene i avkastningen.
Market developments in 2008 have been extremely unusual, but no new information exists to suggest that the investment strategy ought to be amended. 
Markedsutviklingen i 2008 var svært uvanlig, men det har ikke framkommet ny informasjon som tilsier at det er ønskelig å legge om investeringsstrategien.
The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Mr. Anders Anundsen, and CEO of AgustaWestland, Mr. Daniele Romiti, signs the contract. 
Justis- og beredskapsminister Anders Anundsen og toppsjefen i AgustaWestland, Daniele Romiti, signerer kontrakten.
(Photo: Terje Rakke) See and download more photos on Flickr 
(Foto: Terje Rakke) Se og last ned flere bilder på Flickr
The Norwegian government has today signed the contract with AgustaWestland for the delivery of 16 new all-weather search and rescue (SAR) helicopters. 
Regjeringen har i dag signert kontrakt om levering av 16 nye redningshelikoptre.
AgustaWestland Ltd. will deliver the new SAR helicopters with related equipment and maintenance solutions to replace the current Sea King. 
Det er AgustaWestland som skal levere helikoptrene av typen AW101.
The contract includes 16 new SAR helicopters with an option for further six, and ensures that the Sea King will be phased out across the country by the end of 2020. 
Leveransen omfatter 16 nye redningshelikoptre med opsjon på ytterligere 6 helikoptre.
The acquisition process started on October 21 2011 with the announcement of prequalification. 
Anskaffelsen startet i oktober 2011.
Tender documents were released on July 12 2012 and the offers were received from four bidders on December 18 the same year. 
Fire tilbydere leverte tilbud i desember 2012.
Giske brings big group to Brazil 
Rekordstor næringsdelegasjon til Brasil med Giske
During the trip, Giske will visit the towns of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Santos, Belém and Brasilia. 
Under besøket vil Giske besøke byene Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Santos, Belém og Brasilia.
They will participate in several business seminars in Rio de Janeiro during the visit. 
Disse vil delta på flere næringslivsseminarer i Rio de Janeiro under besøket.
The primary focus of their program is maritime offshore activities, research and technology cooperation, underground engineering, financial services and architecture. 
Hovedfokus i programmet deres er maritim offshore virksomhet, forsknings- og teknologisamarbeid, undergrunnsteknologi, finanstjenester og arkitektur.
- Brazil's vast oil and gas reserves give Norway's offshore industry and marine suppliers ample opportunities to contribute their expertise. 
- Brasils enorme olje og gassreserver gir Norges offshorenæring og maritime leverandører gode muligheter til å bidra med sin spesialkompetanse.
But the country's economic growth also creates opportunities for Norwegian companies from other sectors, and during the visit, we wish to emphasize the width of expertise that Norwegian industry can offer, Giske said. 
Men landets økonomiske vekst skaper også muligheter for norske selskaper fra andre sektorer, og under besøket ønsker vi å fremheve bredden av kompetanse som norsk næringsliv kan tilby, sier Giske.
- I look forward to hearing directly from both Norwegians and Brazilians working together in Brazil, Giske said. 
Nå ser jeg frem til også å høre erfaringer direkte fra både nordmenn og brasilianere som er tilstede i markedet, sier Giske.
Facts about the economic relations between Norway and Brazil: 
Fakta om økonomiske forbindelser mellom Norge og Brasil:
• In 2010, Norway exported goods of 5.5 billion kroner • Commodity Exports to Brazil increased by 80% from 2009 to 2010. 
• I 2010 eksporterte Norge varer for 5,5 mrd kroner • Vareeksporten til Brasil økte med 80 % fra 2009 til 2010.
• In 2010, Norway exported for the first time more manufactured goods (machinery) than dried cod to Brazil • Norway imported goods from Brazil for 6.3 billion kroner in 2010. 
• Norge importerte varer fra Brasil for 6,3 mrd kroner i 2010.
Most of these companies are active in the offshore and maritime activities. 
De fleste av disse selskapene er aktive innen offshore og maritim virksomhet.
• In addition, Norwegian companies are also represented in sectors such as aluminum production (Norwegian Hydro), ethanol (Umoe Bioenergy), fertilizer (Yara), furniture (Ekornes), wood (Norwegian Forest) and financial services (DnB NOR). 
• I tillegg er norske selskaper er også representert innen sektorer som aluminiumproduksjon (Norsk Hydro), bioetanol (Umoe Bioenergy), gjødsel (Yara), møbler (Ekornes), treforedling (Norske Skog) og finanstjenester (DnB NOR).
The Government is proposing to increase its humanitarian assistance to the Philippines by an additional NOK 140 million. 
Regjeringen foreslår å øke den humanitære bistanden til Filippinene med ytterligere 140 millioner kroner.
The situation in the typhoon-hit areas of the Philippines is critical. 
Situasjonen i de tyfonrammede områdene på Filippinene er svært kritisk.
According to UN reports, four million people have been forced to flee their homes and one million houses have been damaged or completely destroyed. 
FN rapporterer at 4 millioner mennesker er fordrevet fra sine hjem og at en million er ødelagt.
“We want to help alleviate the suffering that children, women and men in the affected areas of the Philippines are now experiencing. 
- Vi ønsker å bidra til å lette lidelsene som barn, kvinner og menn nå gjennomgår i de rammede områdene på Filippinene.
The Government is making a further NOK 20 million available now, and we have also decided to request the Storting to make an additional allocation of NOK 120 million to the relief effort,” said Prime Minister Erna Solberg. 
Regjeringen stiller nå nye 20 millioner kroner til rådighet, og i tillegg har vi besluttet å be Stortinget om en tilleggsbevilgning på ytterligere 120 millioner kroner til nødhjelpsarbeidet, sier statsminister Erna Solberg.
The funds will be used to provide food, water, sanitation, health care and shelter and to meet other needs identified by the Philippine authorities and the UN. 
Midlene skal gå til mat, vann, sanitær, helsehjelp, husly og andre behov i tråd med myndighetenes og FNs responsplan.
Norway is also providing personnel and equipment through the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s emergency standby roster (NORCAP) and the Norwegian Emergency Preparedness System (NOREPS). 
Norge bidrar også med personell og utstyr gjennom Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap, Flyktninghjelpens beredskapsstyrker og Noreps.
“The needs are immense and a huge effort is being made by a wide range of actors. 
- Behovene er enorme og det gjøres en stor innsats fra mange aktører.
However, it is a problem that the emergency relief is not reaching those who need it quickly enough. 
Samtidig er det et problem at nødhjelpen ikke kommer raskt nok frem til de som trenger det.
In crisis situations, women and children are particularly vulnerable to violence and abuse. 
Kvinner og barn er spesielt utsatt for vold og overgrep i en kaotisk krisesituasjon.
Government to provide additional NOK 140 million to the Philippines 
Regjeringen vil gi ytterligere 140 millioner kroner til Filippinene
Aasland acting for Bjurstrøm 
Aasrud vikar for sykmeldt Bjurstrøm
Rigmor Aasrud will be acting chief of the Ministry of Labour in addition to her responsibility as Minister of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs. 
Rigmor Aasrud skal bestyre Arbeidsdepartementet i tillegg til ansvaret hun har som sjef for Fornyings-, administrasjons- og kirkedepartementet.
The government list is now as follows: 
Regjeringslisten ser fra nå slik ut:
Minister of Defence - also Minister of Justice and the Police 1 January 2011-31 March 2011 Ms. Grete Faremo (Lab.) 
Statsråd og sjef for Forsvarsdepartementet (forsvarsminister) - også sjef for Justisdepartementet 1. januar 2011-31. mars 2011 Grete Faremo (Ap)
Giske challenged Lockheed Martin 
Giske utfordret Lockheed Martin
Giske visited the factory in Fort Worth along with Defense Minister Grete Faremo. 
Giske besøkte fabrikken i Forth Worth sammen med forsvarsminister Grete Faremo.
The Norwegian strategy towards Lockheed Martin has been designed in close collaboration between industry and the Norwegian authorities. 
Den norske strategien overfor Lockheed Martin er utformet i tett samarbeid mellom industrien og norske myndigheter.
The Norwegian Storting gave approval to start negotiations with a goal to acquire the combat aircraft F-35 from Lockheed Martin in June 2009. 
Stortinget ga i juni 2009 tilslutning til å starte forhandlinger med sikte på å anskaffe kampflyet F-35 fra Lockheed Martin.
The plan is to purchase 48 aircraft, with an acquisition cost of around 18 billion kroner for the planes alone. 
Det legges opp til å kjøpe 48 fly, med en anskaffelseskostnad på rundt 18 milliarder kroner for flyene alene.
The combat aircraft project has an estimated economic framework of 42 billion kroner, including weapons systems and logistical support. 
Kampflyprosjektet har en anslått økonomisk ramme på 42 milliarder kroner, inkludert våpensystemer og logistikkstøtte.
EEA and Norway Grants and support to civil society 
EEA and Norway Grants and support to civil society
We need them to facilitate the implementation of the funds in the period to come, political adviser Tarjei Skribekk said in his opening statement 16 June 2009 at the conference on the NGO funds under the EEA and Norway Grants. 
16. og 17. juni 2009 arrangerte Utenriksdepartementet, i samarbeid med bla Helsingforskomiteen, en konferanse om NGO-fondene under EØS-midlene.
First of all, let me say how pleased I am to welcome representatives from all the intermediary bodies managing the NGO Funds. 
First of all, let me say how pleased I am to welcome representatives from all the intermediary bodies managing the NGO Funds.
And welcome to representatives from Norwegian partner organisations. 
And welcome to representatives from Norwegian partner organisations.
It is with pleasure I have learned that you all –with energy and determination – have contributed to ensure that the NGO activities under the EEA and Norway Grants deliver valuable, needed and creative projects in the beneficiary countries. 
It is with pleasure I have learned that you all –with energy and determination – have contributed to ensure that the NGO activities under the EEA and Norway Grants deliver valuable, needed and creative projects in the beneficiary countries.
Last year’s conference was a chance for you to get together and discuss common challenges and share experiences of establishing the NGO funds. 
Last year’s conference was a chance for you to get together and discuss common challenges and share experiences of establishing the NGO funds.
At the mid-term of the implementation of the NGO funds, I am pleased that we are meeting again. 
At the mid-term of the implementation of the NGO funds, I am pleased that we are meeting again.
Let us grasp this opportunity to take stock of the learning gained and the most crucial impact obtained. 
Let us grasp this opportunity to take stock of the learning gained and the most crucial impact obtained.
Have you ever asked yourselves why a Norwegian politician would care about civil society? 
Have you ever asked yourselves why a Norwegian politician would care about civil society?
Not least about the civil society in Central and Southern Europe? 
Not least about the civil society in Central and Southern Europe?
Let us start in Norway. 
Let us start in Norway.
In Norway, the state and our government are strong supporters of the civil society. 
In Norway, the state and our government are strong supporters of the civil society.
Civil society activists and NGOs are crucial actors in nation building and democratic processes by being arenas for broad public participation and critical corrections to the state. 
Civil society activists and NGOs are crucial actors in nation building and democratic processes by being arenas for broad public participation and critical corrections to the state.
One of the many excellent speakers present at this conference, Mr Wygnanski, has wisely stated that “building democracy is a continuous task”. 
One of the many excellent speakers present at this conference, Mr Wygnanski, has wisely stated that “building democracy is a continuous task”.
Hence, continuous support to the civil society is of vital importance to our democratic nations. 
Hence, continuous support to the civil society is of vital importance to our democratic nations.
Our government aims to develop close co-operation with voluntary and non-profit organisations. 
Our government aims to develop close co-operation with voluntary and non-profit organisations.
Although Norway has an extensive welfare state, we believe that we will increase our ability to ensure the wellbeing and security of our people by encouraging a thriving civil society and voluntary engagement. 
Although Norway has an extensive welfare state, we believe that we will increase our ability to ensure the wellbeing and security of our people by encouraging a thriving civil society and voluntary engagement.
The challenges of our time can not be solved by politicians, governments and the market alone. 
The challenges of our time can not be solved by politicians, governments and the market alone.
Combating domestic violence is one example where civil society activists were crucial in putting the issue on the public agenda and urging the state to take responsibility for the atrocities. 
Combating domestic violence is one example where civil society activists were crucial in putting the issue on the public agenda and urging the state to take responsibility for the atrocities.
Voluntary organisations, not the state, were central in building the first refuge centres for battered wives in Norway. 
Voluntary organisations, not the state, were central in building the first refuge centres for battered wives in Norway.
It is thus – indeed – interesting to note that a project in the Czech Republic is providing assistance and support to victims of domestic violence. 
It is thus – indeed – interesting to note that a project in the Czech Republic is providing assistance and support to victims of domestic violence.
Often we see that civil society activists are pioneers, both when it comes to identifying the problems and providing the best solutions. 
Often we see that civil society activists are pioneers, both when it comes to identifying the problems and providing the best solutions.
For the Norwegian government it is vital to create places where different people – from different backgrounds – can meet. 
For the Norwegian government it is vital to create places where different people – from different backgrounds – can meet.
Norway is, like most countries in the world, a growing multicultural and multiethnic society. 
Norway is, like most countries in the world, a growing multicultural and multiethnic society.
The voluntary organisations play an important role in forming common grounds for mutual understanding and respect for diversity: In civil society, diversity is of the essence. 
The voluntary organisations play an important role in forming common grounds for mutual understanding and respect for diversity: In civil society, diversity is of the essence.
Having said this about internal affairs, I should stress that in a globalised world, domestic politics increasingly depend on international relations. 
Having said this about internal affairs, I should stress that in a globalised world, domestic politics increasingly depend on international relations.
The safety of our citizens depends on the security of the citizens of the rest of Europe and the rest of the world. 
The safety of our citizens depends on the security of the citizens of the rest of Europe and the rest of the world.
Through the EEA agreement we are all partners in a community uniting 30 countries and about 500 million citizens – all the EU member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. 
Through the EEA agreement we are all partners in a community uniting 30 countries and about 500 million citizens – all the EU member states and Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
This community shares a common responsibility for the future of Europe: In good times and in bad, I should add. 
This community shares a common responsibility for the future of Europe: In good times and in bad, I should add.
With the financial crisis hovering over the world, it is even more important that we co-operate to find common solutions to common problems. 
With the financial crisis hovering over the world, it is even more important that we co-operate to find common solutions to common problems.
Thus, it is important for Norway to contribute to the reduction of social and economic disparities in Europe through the EEA and Norway Grants. 
Thus, it is important for Norway to contribute to the reduction of social and economic disparities in Europe through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The Grant programme has given us the opportunity to focus on important tasks such as sustainable development and environment, child and health care, human resources, regional development and academic research. 
The Grant programme has given us the opportunity to focus on important tasks such as sustainable development and environment, child and health care, human resources, regional development and academic research.
From the very start, it was our hope and ambition that the EEA and Norway Grants should also contribute to strengthening civil society. 
From the very start, it was our hope and ambition that the EEA and Norway Grants should also contribute to strengthening civil society.
Given the important role of civil society activists and voluntary organisations, we must provide space and opportunity for the civil society and NGOs so that they can play their role in reaching the long term goal of the Grants – to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe. 
Given the important role of civil society activists and voluntary organisations, we must provide space and opportunity for the civil society and NGOs so that they can play their role in reaching the long term goal of the Grants – to reduce social and economic disparity in Europe.