Norwegian aid can accomplish much more if it is prioritized correctly. Here are suggestions on how
Below are two proposals for structural measures in the aid budget, and then two concrete budget amendments that can save free up room for action for new initiatives (a total of NOK 1 billion in 2026).
KI-generert illustrasjon fra Sora.
Main moments
The day after the election, the think-tank Langsikt started the campaign “Not everyone has 100 days,” in which we count down until the state budget is to be adopted, day by day. We call it an emergency count, because 333 million children live in extreme poverty, and 43 million suffer from acute malnutrition. They can
do not wait any longer. Before the state budget is adopted, we hope that you politicians will take aid seriously and take the following four steps.
- More of the aid must go to poor countries.
- Non-humanitarian Ukraine support should come in addition to the aid percentage.
- The Climate Investment Fund -- this is not an expense, and not aid.
- The guarantee scheme: reverse the loss provision, expand the thematic mandate and significantly increase the framework.
Download to read the full statement (only in Norwegian).
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