Abstract
The world is facing multiple global crises. Geopolitical tensions are rising, extreme inequality is persisting, poverty reduction has stalled, and the number of violent conflicts is increasing. At the same time, we are facing a climate and nature crisis that requires immediate action. The resources being mobilised to tackle these problems are far from sufficient, and many of the responses to them are not effective. Norway is in a unique position, with far greater financial leeway than most other countries. However, much of its wealth is closely linked to the drivers of global climate change, and Norway must recognise that this also entails responsibilities. Since Norway is a major investor with an open economy, and is highly dependent on foreign trade, it is also in the country’s own interests to play a part in risk reduction and in managing global crises. Norway has a special responsibility and the capacity to mobilise more resources than others, and to use these resources effectively to reduce poverty. Norway also has an obligation to play a greater role in efforts to address global challenges. In this report, the expert group provides advice and recommendations that can be used in this important work. The report outlines a new framework for development policy organised under the overarching principle of ‘investment in sustainable development’. According to this framework, aid is not understood exclusively as donated resources, but as an investment in our common future. This calls for clearer goals and targets and a stronger focus on results. To ensure that we are doing the right things in the right way, the expert group proposes criteria for measuring effectiveness and a reporting system.
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The report is avialable online on the Norwegian Government's web pages.
Authors
The expert group responsible for the report has consisted of:
- Ole Jacob Sending, Director of Research, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs – NUPI (chair)
- Arild Angelsen, Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences
- Dan Banik, Professor at the Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo
- Anne-Marie Helland, Director in PwC Norway
- Karoline Myklebust Linde, Managing Director in Laerdal Global Health
- Jon Lomøy, retired
- Trond Mellingsæter, Managing Director in Reitan Eiendom
- Hilde Beate Selbervik, Associate Professor at the University of Bergen
- Liv Tørres, Intenational Secretary of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions – LO Norway