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Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa
02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOver 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million
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Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers
23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.
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Yemen must not become a forgotten crisis
10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister 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
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Strong unity in the fight against ISIS
10/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Much of the world’s attention is currently focused on Russia’s war in Ukraine. But all the while, violent extremism and terrorism are continuing to hamper development, and are spreading fear and uncertainty to more and more areas of sub-Saharan
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Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.
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The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development
01/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Bogota, 1 March
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Risk and responsibility: Statement at opening of the Norad Conference
31/01/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement held by State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær at the opening of the Norad Conference.
By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær Oslo, 31 January