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DT 7 / 2020

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Norwegian budget proposal for 2021

Vaccines trump most other Norwegian aid efforts in budget for 2021

The Norwegian government has proposed a budget for 2021 that would reduce aid spending by NOK 1.1 billion, while keeping the level at 1 per cent of GNI. COVID19 dominates all areas with vaccine initiatives Gavi and CEPI coming out as the biggest winners, while Norfund, development research and several UN agencies face severe cuts.

News October 08, 2020

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Norad boss takes on new mandate and dramatic increase in funds

With a chess enthusiast at its helm, the aid agency Norad has taken on an expanded role in Norwegian...

News October 07, 2020

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Sweden holds aid level steady while opposition parties sharpen the knife

The Swedish aid budget is expected to be approved by Parliament, but NGOs are bracing for tough discussions...

News October 07, 2020

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12 humanitarian actors reach finish line in competition for Swedish funding

Following a comprehensive scrutiny, Sida has selected what it deems to be the world’s 12 fastest, most...

News September 30, 2020

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Swedish aid at standstill as COVID19 casts long shadow over next year’s budget

The Swedish government has presented a budget for 2021 that provides the same amount for aid as this...

News September 24, 2020

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NGOs applaud growth in Finnish aid, but brace for austerity in 2022

Finland’s government has approved a budget that increases aid in nominal terms next year, despite the...

News September 22, 2020

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Norway’s global health envoy: rich countries must expand ODA and find win-win solutions to defeat COVID19

In his new role as Norway’s Global Health Ambassador, John-Arne Røttingen will help the government navigate...

News September 16, 2020

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UN chief warns against using ODA to fund coronavirus vaccine for poor countries

UN Secretary General António Guterres says USD 35 billion are needed in the next few months to develop...

News September 11, 2020

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