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The Minister of International Development Signed three Tax for Development Agreements

‘To support developing countries in their endeavors to finance their own development, fight poverty, and provide citizens with basic services, tax revenues must be increased. That’s why Norway has more than doubled its support since 2015 to help

Multi-Donor Fund Unlocks Financing for Africa's Small and Medium-Sized Agricultural Enterprises

Today, Norway and the United States, through the Agency for International Development (USAID), announced that the United Kingdom and Republic of Korea will join them as partners in a multi-donor fund, the Financing Agricultural Small-and-Medium

Norway invests NOK 240 million in global pandemic preparedness

Norway is increasing its support to the Pandemic Fund by NOK 240 million for the period 2025-2027. This will strengthen the global, regional and national readiness and response to new pandemics and severe cross-border disease outbreaks.

Norway to increase support for African Development Fund

The Government is providing approximately NOK 3 billion in funding to the African Development Fund (ADF), which is part of the African Development Bank Group. The ADF promotes economic and social development in the 37 least developed African

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 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.

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

High-powered support for renewable energy projects

Norway is providing NOK 248 million in grant funding to companies seeking to advance the renewable energy sector in developing countries. Grants are awarded during an early project phase in order to decrease risk. ‘This scheme is popular because it

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

The fight against hunger: Norway backs African Soil Health Initiative

The African soil has never been meager, contributing to the growing hunger on the continent. Norway is investing NOK 33 million in research and knowledge sharing, to boost implementation of an ambitious action plan to improve soil health and thus

Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants

Norway is donating NOK 70 million to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s work for displaced persons and migrants, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Tuesday.

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

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

Speech at a reception in Juba

Speech at a reception for NGOs and co-partners in Juba, South Sudan, by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Juba, 4 April

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

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)

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. March 2006