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Norwegian candidate nominated as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The Norwegian Government supports Bård Vegar Solhjell as candidate to the position as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The position will become vacant when the current Administrator, Achim Steiner, steps down in June.

Norway supports private investment in Palestine through guarantee fund

At the World Bank Annual Meetings on 15-16 October, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust announced support of approximately NOK 50 million (approximately USD 5 million) to the World Bank’s guarantee fund for the West Bank and Gaza (

Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses

Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now

Replenishment Summit aimed at combating disease and saving lives

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the Eighth Replenishment Summit of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The aim is to save 23 million lives by reducing the mortality rate from the three diseases.

Challenges and Opportunities in Global Health

In a world increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, financial constraints, and growing mistrust in science, the global health landscape faces both unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities. As evidencebased decision-making

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

NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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Welcome remarks by the Prime Minister at the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa

´I am pleased to announce that Norway is committed to investing approximately 50 million US dollars to support clean cooking. And we are ready to continue to champion this cause´, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Paris

Statement at «Transforming Education Summit»

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's statement at  «Transforming Education Summit» at the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York (UNGA 77).

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim New York, 19 September

Statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim’s statement at the Ministerial Conference Uniting for Global Food Security.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Berlin, 24 June

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Risk and responsibility: Statement at opening of the Norad Conference

Statement held by State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær at the opening of the Norad Conference.

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær Oslo, 31 January

Monthly Report on the work of The Security Council work in July 2001

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006

Annual Report on Norwegian Bilateral Development Cooperation 2006 (PDF) (3MB)

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

Oslo Conditionality Conference

On 28 and 29 November Mr Erik Solheim, the Norwegian Minister of International Development hosted a two-day conference in Oslo on the current use of conditionality in the International Finance Institutions. (05.12.06)

Remarks by Minister of International Development Aasmund Aukrust at the G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting

Dear colleagues, It is an honor to be here, and for Norway to be a guest country under South Africa’s G20 presidency. Let me join others in thanking you for the great reception dinner yesterday, and for the amazing setting for this meeting. The

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust G20 Development Working Group Ministerial Meeting in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Norway’s follow-up of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals

Agenda 2030 is a global roadmap for eradicating extreme poverty through sustainable development and for promoting good governance and peaceful societies before 2030. 18 to 20 July Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg will present a comprehensive

Expert group to make recommendations on financing for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

An external expert group has been appointed by the Norwegian Government to make recommendations on ways to ensure effective financing for the SDGs.

One year closer

Status report for Norway's progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda

One year closer - Status report 2016 (pdf) Norway's progress towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development