Norway to pay USD 70 million to Brazil
Norway will pay USD 70 million (NOK 600 million) to Brazil for reduced emissions from…
Category: Norwegian Aid
Ethiopia gets over $21m grant from Norway
Ethiopia and Norway Thursday signed a grant agreement amounting $21.6 million (180 million Norwegian kroner)…
Norway increases support for humanitarian response in Yemen
‘I am deeply concerned about the grave humanitarian situation in Yemen. A large proportion of…
Priority given to countries affected by conflict and fragility, humanitarian assistance, and human rights
‘International institutions and joint solutions are under pressure. At the same time, global security challenges…
World leaders pledge US$1 billion to transform health and nutrition of world’s poorest women, children and adolescents
– Ten new investors—Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Denmark, the European Commission, Germany, Japan, Laerdal Global…
Increase of NOK 250 million to humanitarian crises
The Government proposes to increase the humanitarian budget by about NOK 250 million in 2019.…
Norway to provide NOK 660 million to UN’s human rights efforts
Norway has entered into a four-year agreement with the Office of the United Nations High…
Norway to make extraordinary contribution to Palestine refugees
‘The UN’s agency for Palestine refugees (United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA) is in…
Increased funding for Europe’s southern and eastern neighbourhood
‘Parts of Europe’s southern and eastern neighbourhood are still severely affected by fragility and conflict…
Increased support for the Western Balkans
‘We cannot take stability in the Western Balkans for granted. Developments this summer and early…
Norway provides NOK 1.68 billion to UN humanitarian fund (CERF)
‘Humanitarian needs worldwide are record high. The Government has increased Norway’s support to humanitarian crises…
Norway to increase funding for human rights
‘Human rights are coming under increasing pressure in various parts of the world. This is…
A ‘women’s billion’ in support for women’s rights and gender equality
The Norwegian Government is proposing to allocate at least NOK 1 billion in support for…
Climate-resilient agriculture key to combating undernourishment
‘It is the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people who are being hardest hit by…
Norway increases contribution to EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa
‘The loss of thousands of lives on the journey across the Sahara and the Mediterranean…
NOK 30 million to new humanitarian innovation programme
Innovation Norway and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched an innovation programme that will facilitate…
NOK 325 million in humanitarian aid to the Lake Chad region
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide announced this contribution in Berlin at the high-level…
Danish-Norwegian Return Center for Minors in Kabul: Well-Founded Initiative?
Norway and Denmark are closer than ever to establishing a children’s center in Kabul for…
Norway increases support for mine clearance in Iraq and Syria
‘Mine clearance is crucial to prevent the loss of civilian lives, to ensure access for…
Norwegian Government increases humanitarian aid to Gaza
In response to the acute humanitarian situation, Norway is providing an additional NOK 15 million…
Jordan: Syrians fleeing fighting need refuge
With thousands of civilians currently fleeing violence in southern Syria, the Norwegian Refugee Council strongly…
Development is more than aid
‘Over the years, Norwegian aid has been spread too thinly, both geographically and thematically. If…
Norwegian government report sharply critical of funding for tropical forest conservation
A recent report by Norway’s Office of the Auditor General had some tough criticisms for…
Launch of the “Født Fri” foundation
On Friday the first of June 150 invited guests will be participating in the historic…
Increased allocation for efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief
‘The Government has proposed a NOK 10 million increase in its funding for civil society’s…