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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 Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim 12 May

Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine

Food production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production.

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

Accelerating Action on Food Finance

Statement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, at World Bank seminar in Washington DC.

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

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

Address at conference on climate change – feminist action for gender justice

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Climate change - feminist action for gender justice,  hosted by Forum for Women and Development (Fokus) and UN Women.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Oslo, 25 March

Government launches strategy for disability-inclusive development

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened the Global Disability Summit and launched Norway’s new strategy for promoting inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation.

Norway to support humanitarian Climate and Environment Charter

Norway is one of the first countries to formally express support for the new Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organisations.

Norway to provide NOK 1.6 billion in funding to the World Food Programme and the fight against hunger

Norway is now entering into a four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) on the provision of a total of NOK 1.6 billion in funding.

School feeding for better nutrition and learning

Prior to the pandemic, one in two school-age children worldwide received one school meal every day. ‘When schools were closed it was not just access to education that was lost. For millions of children around the world school meals are critical.

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

New guarantee initiative to generate investments in renewable energy in developing countries

Norway is launching cooperation for the provision of guarantees to promote investment in renewable energy in developing countries. ‘This new initiative represents a significant boost to Norway’s global efforts to address climate change and increase