News and events

The PATSPO Project Stakeholders’ Workshop

Ethiopia has ambitious plans for forest restoration and the availability of high quality seeds of the right tree species is a requirement to reach these ambitions.

From Donors to Partners?

Norad has published a report from an evaluation seminar on strengthening civil society. The seminar was hosted by the Embassy in Addis Ababa 24 April 2018.

Nordic Film Festival 2018

Welcome to this year’s Nordic Film Festival with the theme Cultural Heritage from June 7 to 9!

A Glimpse of the Colourful Bale Eco-region and the Ongoing REDD+ Pilot Project

A delegation from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa visited Bale from 9th to 11th of May 2018 to review the progress of the Bale Eco-region REDD+ Pilot Project (Phase II), which is financially supported by the Government of Norway.

775th Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council: “Protection of Civilians in Conflict Areas in Africa” 22 May 2018

Norwegian Statement

How can the International Community Improve its Global Refugee Response?

In September 2016 the UN General Assembly declared the need for a more comprehensive response to refugees, recognising the needs of refugees and host communities.

Book Launch: Overcoming Agricultural and Food Crises in Ethiopia

A Book by Dr. Getachew Diriba titled, “Overcoming Agricultural and Food Crises in Ethiopia: Institutional Evolution and the Path to Agricultural Transformation” was launched on 16 May 2018 at Golden Tulip Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Invitasjon til 17.mai feiring

Evaluation of Norwegian Support to Strengthen Civil Society Through Norwegian Organisations

The Royal Norwegian Embassy hosted a seminar on 24 April, 2018.

Bringing the Nordic Energy Solutions to Ethiopia

Nordic Energy Research (NER) and the International Centre for Hydropower (ICH) organized a seminar on African Power Market Concept – Operation and Opportunities in Addis Ababa from April 11-13, 2018.

Joint FGM Programme of NCA and Save the Children in Ethiopia and Somalia

26 February – 1 March NRC and Save The Children conducted a planning and review meeting in Addis Ababa, regarding the Joint FGM (female genital mutilation) Programme in Ethiopia and Somalia.

The Embassy Hosts Team Norway Meeting Focusing on Agribusiness

The Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa hosted a Team Norway meeting on the 6th of March 2018, where several Norwegian companies and non-governmental organizations participated.