Development Cooperation // Last updated: 29/11/2012 //

Norway will support the Palestinians’ bid to upgrade their status to become a non-member observer state when the matter is discussed in the UN General Assembly in New York on 29 November.

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Development Cooperation //

Speech by Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg

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Development Cooperation // Last updated: 28/03/2012 //

The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts. The Scholarships funds amounting to NOK 1,000,000, will be awarded projects worldwide. The application deadline is 30 April 2012.

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 is to be divided equally between Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman. 
Photo: Scanpix/ photomontage MFA Norway.
Development Cooperation // Last updated: 10/10/2011 //

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “This is an important recognition of the role they have played in ensuring women’s safety and right to participate in peace-building work. Women’s participation is crucial in promoting peace and preventing conflict.”

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Development Cooperation // Last updated: 29/09/2011 //

The Royal Norwegian Embassy joins the international community in mourning the loss of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai this week.

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Development Cooperation // Last updated: 12/06/2012 //

The massacres in Houla and Qubair are absolutely unacceptable. This shows that Syria is not following up UN envoy Annan’s six-point proposal. The Nordic Prime Ministers call on the regime to change course immediately and to take urgent steps to implement Mr Annan’s proposal. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. Failure to comply with obligations must have consequences.

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Development Cooperation // Last updated: 16/11/2011 //

“Conservation of Natural Resources – Some African and Asian Examples” is the title of the almost 500 pages thick book which was handed over in 500 copies as a gift to the University of Dodoma 9 November 2011.

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Development Cooperation // Last updated: 04/10/2011 //

The Government of Norway is convening a high-level conference entitled “Energy for All; Financing Access for the Poor” in Oslo on 10-11 October 2011. The key objective of the conference is to explore financing solutions and supporting policies for increased energy access in the context of a more sustainable energy future.

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Following Friday's horrific and tragic attacks on the government offices in Oslo and on the youth summer camp at Utøya, a book of condolences will be open for signing at the Royal norwegian Embassy on Tuesday 26th of July 2011 between 12.00 and 14.00.

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