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The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation/ Norad er en statlig kunnskapsetat som jobber for en grønnere framtid i en bærekraftig verden uten fattigdom🌍 norad.no

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–I have never seen so many injured people as I have in Gaza. In just one month, I saw more injured people, more severe injuries, than I´ve seen in many years, says Roger Alcock. Watch the interview and read about the field hospital in Rafah: www.norad.no/en/news/news... @norgesrodekors.bsky.social

norad.noGaza: – Hard to comprehend how badly injured the children are | Norad.no– I have never seen so many injured people as I have in Gaza. Both before and after the ceasefire. In just one month, I saw more injured people, and more severe injuries, than I have seen in many yea...
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🇧🇷Brazil is working to reduce deforestation linked to cattle ranching. Improved standards, new technology and stronger monitoring are making a difference - with Norway supporting these efforts through long-term climate and forest cooperation. 🌳Check out story and video: www.norad.no/en/news/news...

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-As long as we live, we believe in democracy. 🇸🇩 In war-torn Sudan, EmergencyResponseRooms (ERR) is saving lives, providing water, food & healthcare under immense risk. Their courage was honored with the 2025 Rafto Prize. www.norad.no/en/news/news...

norad.noThe Rafto Prize Laureates from Sudan: As Long as We Live, We Believe in Democracy | Norad.noIn war-torn Sudan, local neighbourhood committees known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) are making an invaluable contribution to help their fellow citizens with water, food and health care. ERR brin...
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"A good journalist is an alive journalist,” says war journalist Aljona Yatsyna🇺🇦 With Norwegian support, local media in #Ukraine can continue their work - even after bombings and displacement. Supporting journalism is investing in peace. @iwpr.net Read the full story: www.norad.no/en/thematic-...

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Sport as an arena for change 🤾‍♀️🕊️ The Norwegian women's beach handball team is in Angola - not only to play - to stand in solidarity with young women in the fight for equality, health and freedom. Read the whole story: www.norad.no/en/news/news... @unfpa.org @norwaymfa.government.no

norad.noMore Than a Match: Norway’s Beach Handball Team Builds Community in Angola | Norad.noThe Norwegian women’s beach handball team became known worldwide when they challenged uniform regulations and put women’s rights in sport on the agenda. Now they are in Angola – not only to play, but ...
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Through the Nansen Support Programme, Norway supports independent media, journalists, and civil society organisations in Moldova. @imsforfreemedia.bsky.social and @iwpr.net provide local actors with tools they need to identify and counter false narratives. Read more at Norad.no: tinyurl.com/3t4j6mvc

tinyurl.comMoldova fights back against fake news | Norad.noFrom identity politics to false NATO bases - Russian propaganda is flourishing on social media ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September. Norway supports the fight against disinformat...
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Welcome new Norad Director General, Gunn Jorid Roset: –In an increasingly turbulent world where several countries are cutting their aid budgets, Norwegian development aid has become even more important. The needs are significant, and every “krone” counts more than ever. www.norad.no/en/news/news...

norad.noNorwegian aid more important than ever, says new Norad Director General | Norad.no– In an increasingly turbulent world where several countries are cutting their aid budgets, Norwegian development assistance has become even more important. The needs are significant, and every “krone...
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Today, we mark the International Day of Indigenous Peoples 🌿 Their rights and traditional knowledge are key to preserving the rainforest, slowing climate change, and ensuring a green future.

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In 2024, the world saw a record number of armed conflicts – the highest in over 70 years. Children are hit the hardest. Read the story 👉 Young Voices in a World of Crisis | www.norad.no/en/news/news... @reddbarna.bsky.social @savethechildren.org

norad.noYoung Voices in a World in Crisis: – We must create a place where children can play and learn | Norad.noIn 2024, the world saw a record number of armed conflicts – the highest in over 70 years. Children are hit the hardest. Norad supports initiatives that provide children with safety, education, and a v...
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With Norwegian support visually impaired people in developing countries are learning to master digital tools – gaining access to a world that was previously closed to them. 💻 Read the full story here: www.norad.no/en/news/news... @itu.int

norad.noUnlocking Digital Opportunities for the Visually Impaired | Norad.noWith Norwegian support, visually impaired people in developing countries are learning to master digital tools – gaining access to a world that was previously closed to them.
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Gunn Jorid Roset appointed new Director General of Norad 🎉 – The needs are enormous. Our focus must always be on making sure that every krone goes further and has greater impact, said Ms Roset. www.norad.no/en/news/news...

norad.noGunn Jorid Roset appointed new Director General of Norad | Norad.noToday Gunn Jorid Roset, 51, was formally appointed to the role of Director General of Norad, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Ms Roset has 27 years of experience from the Foreign Serv...
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The world's ocean is in crisis. Overfishing, climate change, plastic, and other pollution threaten marine life. Making Waves 2025 shows Norway's work for a sustainable ocean economy. Read the report here: www.norad.no/en/news/news...

norad.noNorway leading the way for a healthier ocean | Norad.noThe world's ocean is in crisis. Overfishing, climate change, plastic, and other pollution threaten marine life. In recent years, Norway has taken a leading role in promoting incentives for a healthy o...
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🌍 ✊ In Oslo, leaders and activists marked 25 years of UN SC Resolution 1325. Claudine Tsongo Mbalamya, Khouloud AlKhatib & Egna Rachel Isaias fight for inclusion in peace processes, because women's voices build lasting change www.norad.no/en/news/news... @unwomen.bsky.social

norad.no– Women are not a problem to be solved, we are actors of change and peace | Norad.noThis spring, leaders, activists and scientists from all over the world gathered in Oslo to mark the 25th anniversary of UN SC Resolution 1325 – a milestone in the work on the right of women to partici...
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The Rhino Bond: A success story from South Africa shows how private investments are helping to increase the rhino population and strengthen local communities. 🦏 Read more 👉 www.norad.no/en/news/news... @thegef.bsky.social @wbgguarantees.bsky.social

norad.noThe Rhino Bond: How Innovative Finance is Saving Wildlife and Empowering Communities | Norad.noA success story from South Africa shows how private investments are helping to increase the rhino population and strengthen local communities.
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Today, Norad is presenting Norway's official aid statistics for 2024. The report shows a 7 percent decrease in international aid in 2024, after many years of growth. 📊 Follow our live broadcast on norad.no from 09.00 to 10.30: www.norad.no/en/news/news...

norad.noHistoric decline in international aid  | Norad.noInternational aid declined by seven per cent in 2024, following many years of growth. Norwegian aid also declined last year and less aid was allocated to the poorest countries. This is shown in Norway...
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- If you are aware of impact and work with others, even small investmenst can make a really big change, said Anja Langenbucher from the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social at this week’s seminar at Norad. We explored how to unlock more capital, expertise, and innovation for development in critical times.

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Effective aid requires prioritization and a willingness to test, fail, and learn." 💡 That was the message from Nobel laureate @Michael Kremer at Norad today. Norad believes in knowledge-based development and innovation,—because the world needs solutions that work🌍✨ #Development #Innovation #Aid

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Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukraine has driven energy prices sharply upward. Norwegian support brings warmth to homes in Moldova: www.norad.no/en/thematic-... @undp.org @norwaymfa.government.no

norad.noNorwegian support brings warmth to homes in Moldova | Norad.noThis winter, more than half of Moldova’s households received help with heating costs through a scheme supported by Norway. Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukr...
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Norway is increasing its support to the business community in Ukraine by up to NOK 100 million through the call "Support for Enterprise Development for Ukraine". The call will promote investment-ready projects and facilitate increased investment. www.norad.no/en/for-partn...

norad.noIncreased support for business and industry in Ukraine - Norway allocates NOK 100 million in 2025 and 2026 | Norad.noNorway is increasing its support to the business community in Ukraine by up to NOK 100 million through the call "Support for Enterprise Development for Ukraine".
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En livslinje gjennom Ukraina: Jernbanen i Ukraina redder liv og holder landet i gang. Norge bidrar til reparasjon og modernisering av jernbanesystemet gjennom Verdensbanken. 👉 Les mer om gjenoppbyggingen av den ukrainske jernbanen: www.norad.no/tema/humanit... #FaktaHarMakta #BistandVirker

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Med støtte fra Nansen-programmet gjenoppbygges barnehager, skoler og sykehus i Ukraina. Les mer om ny avtale med Nefco: www.nefco.int/news/norge-b...

nefco.intNorge forplikter seg til å bidra med 180 millioner kroner til gjenoppbyggingsarbeid i Ukraina gjennom Nefco | NefcoNorge støtter gjenoppbyggingsaktivitet og grønn omstilling i Ukraina gjennom Nefco, en internasjonal finansinstitusjon eid av de nordiske landene. Støtten er på totalt 180 millioner kroner. Denne fina...
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Et stort norsk bistandsprogram kan vise til hele 75 prosent reduksjon i antall kvinner som dør under fødsel og 40 prosent reduksjon i spedbarnsdødsfall i Tanzania. – Enormt imponerende, sier Norad-sjef Bård Vegar Solhjell. 👉Les hele saken her: www.panoramanyheter.no/barne-og-mod... #BistandVirker

panoramanyheter.noSuperresultater for norsk bistandsprogram i TanzaniaEt stort norsk bistandsprogram kan vise til hele 75 prosent reduksjon i antall kvinner som dør under fødsel og 40 prosent reduksjon i spedbarnsdødsfall i Tanzania. – Enormt imponerende, sier Norad-sje...
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Bård Vegar Solhjell slutter som direktør i Norad, går til Fornybar Norge. – Jeg slutter i visshet om at direktoratet er svært godt rustet til de store oppgavene det har, i en krevende verden, sier Bård Vegar Solhjell. @bardvegar.bsky.social www.norad.no/aktuelt/nyhe...

norad.noSolhjell slutter som direktør i Norad, går til Fornybar Norge | Norad.noBård Vegar Solhjell går av som direktør i Norad etter over fem år i stillingen. Han går til stillingen som administrerende direktør i Fornybar Norge.
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24. februar er det tre år siden Russlands fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Norge har vært en fast partner for Ukraina gjennom hele perioden. 🇺🇦 👉 Hør Jorun Nossum, snakke om Norges innsats i Ukraina på Ekko i dag: lnkd.in/d5myPEn9 👉 Les mer om norsk støtte til Ukraina: www.norad.no/aktuelt/nyhe...

norad.noUkraina: Tre år med fullskala krig – dette bidrar Nansen-programmet med | Norad.noTre år har gått siden Russland startet sin fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Krigen har ført til enorme ødeleggelser, men det ukrainske folket står fortsatt imot. Norge har vært en fast partner gjennom h...
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- Let's make caring for each other great again. Norad’s Director General @bardvegar.bsky.social at The #NoradConference 2025 #MoneyTalks 🌍 Watch more from the conference here: 👉https://www.norad.no/en/news/news/2025/2025-norad-conference-we-need-to-talk-about-money/ #Noradkonferansen

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Guinea has now eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem! The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is a non-profit medical research organization that discovers, develops and makes available treatments for neglected populations @dndi.org 📸: Brent Stirton/Getty Images for DNDI

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Thanks to everyone who followed The Norad Conference 2025 Money Talks!🥳 Watch all sessions from the conference👇 youtube.com/playlist?lis... @bardvegar.bsky.social @gabrielzucman.bsky.social @robinwigglesworth.ft.com @sonykapoor.bsky.social @mohamednasheed.bsky.social #NoradConference #MoneyTalks

youtube.comNorad-konferansen 2025: Money Talks - YouTubeThe Norad Conference is Norway’s largest venue for all stakeholders with an interest in international challenges and global development. We will bring togeth...
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I dag, på den internasjonale utdanningsdagen, har Norad hatt besøk av Unicefs nye utdanningsleder, Pia Rebello Britto. Unicef er en av flere partnere Norad samarbeider med for å å styrke utdanningssystemer i utviklingsland. Takk til alle Norads partnere som bidrar i dette viktige arbeidet!

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Med statsgarantier som verktøy vil Norge bidra til flere og større #investeringer i fornybar energi i utviklingsland. Dette betyr grønn omstilling, reduserte #klimautslipp og nye arbeidsplasser. 🌍💚 Men hva er egentlig statsgarantier og hvordan fungerer det? Hør Mira Naidoo Tørres forklare. 👇

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ETTERLYSNING: Hvor er Norges Bill Gates? – Jeg ønsker meg en norsk Bill Gates, og gjerne flere. Det vil si rike mennesker som gir bort en god del av sin formue til å gjøre verden bedre, sier Norad-direktør @bardvegar.bsky.social til @dagensnaeringsliv.bsky.social: www.dn.no/politikk/nor... (+)

dn.noNorad-sjefen vil gi milliardærråd (+)I Norge er vi rike på penger, men fattige på giverkultur, mener Norad-sjef Bård Vegar Solhjell. Nå vil han og Norad hjelpe kapitalsterke nordmenn å bli som amerikanske milliardærer.