News 03. Jul 2019 | UN Record-high Norwegian core funding to UN organisations in 2019 Norway is increasing its core funding to six UN organisations, to a total of over NOK 3 billion. This is the highest amount of funding Norway has ever allocated to these organisations combined. 21. Jun 2019 | Oslo New action plan to combat hunger Today, the Government is launching a new action plan – Food, People and the Environment – to promote sustainable food systems in the context of Norwegian foreign and development policy in the period 2019-2023. 17. Jun 2019 | Oslo Norway to provide further contribution to EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa The Norwegian Government will provide a further NOK 60 million to the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, the EU’s trust fund for stability and addressing the root causes of irregular migration and displaced persons in Africa (EUTF for Africa). 14. Jun 2019 | Oslo Government presents white paper on Norway’s role and interests in multilateral cooperation ‘The world is facing a number of challenges that are too great and complex for any one country to tackle alone, and must therefore be addressed through joint efforts. 13. Jun 2019 ‘Oslo Forum’ – annual retreat on conflict mediation Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum on 18 and 19 June, bringing together experts from all over the world for discussions on current peacemaking trends and challenges. 10. Jun 2019 Political stability and reforms bring progress in Somalia Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide visited Mogadishu on 10 June for talks with Somalia’s President and Prime Minister. She also met key humanitarian and diplomatic actors. 1 2 3 4 5 #