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Published: 14. June 2021
Norway and NCD Alliance partner to scale up NCD action in developing countries
This landmark partnership is part of Norway’s commitment to reduce the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). -
Published: 9. June 2021
Norway supports civil society organisations in the struggle against modern slavery
The struggle against modern slavery is a new priority in Norwegian development assistance. Through an entirely new grant scheme, Norad has entered into eight new agreements with civil society organisations that are working to eradicate modern slavery. -
Published: 4. June 2021
Enterprise grant scheme contributes to job creation and sustainable development in low-income countries
Norad is now entering into 22 new agreements with a total value of NOK 40 million through our grant scheme Enterprise Development for Jobs directed towards private sector that want to invest in enterprise development in low-income countries. The aim is to contribute to job creation and sustainable development. -
Published: 30. April 2021
Norad towards 2030 – partnership with civil society
Norad’s main task is to invest strategically in cooperation with our partners in, including civil society. Norad’s new strategy will facilitate the further development of this relationship. -
Published: 20. April 2021
How is Norwegian aid spent?
In 2020, Norway provided a total of NOK 39.5 billion in development aid. The aid for health increased considerably, and Syria was the largest recipient country for the fifth year in a row. -
Published: 19. March 2021
Norad’s new strategy towards 2030
In our new strategy, ‘Norad of the future’, we look towards 2030, with the Sustainable Development Goals as our cornerstone. -
Published: 26. January 2021
Revisit the Norad Conference 2021
We have gathered all presentations and panel discussions from the 2021 Norad Conference for everyone interested in global health, climate change and economic development to watch. -
Published: 23. January 2021
The 2021 Norad Conference: Speaker bios
Learn more about the participants at this year's Norad Conference. -
Published: 14. January 2021
The Norad Conference 2021: A new start – together or every state for itself?
Norad welcomes you to our annual conference 26 and 27 January. This year’s conference is digital. -
Published: 18. December 2020
University partnerships receive funding for 60 projects through the NORHED programme
A total of 60 projects have been awarded funding under the NORHED II call for proposals. The new programme portfolio covers a broad thematic and geographical focus, with the intention to strengthen the quality of education and research at higher education institutions in the Global South.