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Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt visited Yemen for the first time on 9 June. The Foreign Minister met Yemen’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the temporary capital of Aden. The evening before, Ms Huitfeldt met the

Say no to corruption - it pays!

Norway has a policy of combating corruption at both the national and international level. Corruption undermines democracy, human rights and the proper functioning of an open market economy. Corruption imposes heavy costs on society, and can impede

Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries

The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.

Norway’s main priorities for the 79th session of the UN General Assembly

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation.

Fish for Development

The overall objective of the Fish for Development programme is to reduce poverty through food security, sustainable management and profitable business activities.

Meld. St. 35 (2014–2015) - Working together: Private sector development in Norwegian development cooperation

Meld. St. 35 (2014 – 2015) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

In the white paper Working together: Private sector development in Norwegian development cooperation (Meld. St. 35 (2014-2015)), the Government sets out how it will intensify its efforts to create an enabling environment for private sector

Meld. St. 25 (2013-2014) - Education for Development

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

Global Health

Norway’s efforts in the area of global health aim both to combat poverty in low-income countries and to strengthen global health preparedness and international cooperation, which also benefit Norway. Norway plays a leading role in the global health

National One Health Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2033

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most pressing health challenges in the world. Without effective measures, this problem will only intensify for future generations. Efforts to combat AMR are more important than ever before, both in Norway

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

MOPAN Synthesis Report 2006

Assessment of UNICEF, ILO and the Asian Development Bank at country level

MOPAN Synthesis Report 2006 Assessment of UNICEF, ILO and the Asian Development Bank at country level 14.12.06 MOPAN (the Multilateral Organisations Performance Assessment Network) is a network of nine likeminded countries that are cooperating to

Aid for Trade - Norway's Action Plan

The Norwegian Government is committed to cooperate with developing countries in their efforts to achieve economic growth and poverty reduction through increased participation in international trade. Norway will make special efforts to ensure that

Peacebuilding – a Development Perspective

Peacebuilding – a Development Perspective The document in pdf.

Address by the Prime Minister on “Sustainable development and energy transition”

'Let me underline our strong endorsement of Mission 300; the World Bank and African Development Bank-led initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre G20 Summit, Rio de Janeiro

Climate change, hungerand vulnerability

At the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in November 2021, Norway pledged to double its climate finance to developing countries by 2026. This includes a commitment to at least triple funding for climate change adaptation, in line with the Paris

Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its new strategy for the Sahel region 23 June.

Statement at IMF-World Bank spring meetings

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at International Monetary Fund (IMF) - World Bank spring meetings in Washington DC.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Washington DC, 21 April

Address to the second global Covid-19 summit

Address by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at the second global (virtual) COVID-19 summit.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 12 May