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Support for civil society is not intended for Norwegian organizations
Norad's proposal to open up for more competition between Norwegian and foreign actors regarding civil society support has ignited the aid debate. Many fear for the future of Norwegian organizations. But it is not primarily their future that this support is intended to secure.
NTNU Graduation 2026: Be Morally Ambitious
If we, with the most money, education, and opportunities, had spent some of our time and money on others instead of ourselves, millions of people in the world could have had a better life.
Langsikt responds: Klein's authoritarian argumentation
Jörn Klein's criticism of Langsikt is a striking attack on a core principle of Norwegian democracy: that those in power are in contact with a wide range of organizations and knowledge actors. Only in extreme cases should authorities refuse to participate in debates because the organizers should be considered persona non grata.
Statement: Norway should strengthen its global health leadership
The statement is an input to the Turning Point process, offering recommendations on how Norway can strengthen its international leadership in global health at a time of increasing global needs and weakened international cooperation.
The Hidden Architect Behind Norway's Prosperity
… and what he can teach us about artificial intelligence.
The Great AI Liberation Is a Practical Contradiction
Losing people the work, we also lose the ability to introduce schemes that ensure people an income to live on. The dream that machines can liberate humans by taking over all work is therefore not possible.
Submission on Norwegian positions at the World Health Assembly
Four key points to address during WHA79.
Better assistance
If the government wants to fight poverty, why not give the money directly to the poor?
Contribution to Representative Proposal 168 S (2025—2026) on a long-term plan for effective Norwegian aid
Here is Langsikt's input to Representative Proposal 168 S on a long-term plan for effective Norwegian aid.
Input for the National CBRNE Preparedness Strategy
13 points to address in the revision of the CBRNE strategy.
Media coverage
Aksel Braanen Sterri wants tax on animal suffering
If the philosopher gets what he wants, the farmers will have to find something else to do — or start growing plants. Reportage with Chief Scientific Officer Aksel Braanen Sterri in Morgenbladet on how to improve animal welfare.
The think-tanks Civita, Agenda and Langjoin forces to urge Development Minister Åsmund Aukrust to take action. “Untimely,” replies the minister.
The think-tanks want answers on what tomorrow's billion-dollar aid will be spent on, and for the government to prioritise a new development policy announcement.
Reponse to Langsikt: Global Education Funds Are Not “Intermediaries”
Somalia's education minister and Haiti's former education minister disagree with Longsight's recommendation to cut support for global education funds.
The economists banged on, but the Research Council only let in the technologists
Bram Timmermans responds to Braanen Sterri's chronicle about the lack of presence of social economists when the “Ki-milliardern” was handed out.
Advarer mot Norec-nedleggelse
Fremskrittspartiet vil kutte støtten til Norec dersom det blir borgerlig regjering til høsten, noe også Langsikt tok til orde for notatet "Tid for omprioritering". Det advarer utviklingsminister Åsmund Aukrust (Ap) sterkt imot.
Kritiserer ny 100-dagersplan: Langsikt må tenke mer langsiktig
Tankesmien Langsikt mener at en ny regjering bør gjøre 20 endringer i bistanden i løpet av sine første 100 dager. – Det er et utålmodig notat der ting skal gjøres fort, sier CMI-forsker Ottar Mæstad.
Eirik Mofoss om endringer i et langsiktig perspektiv på Storebrand-konferansen
Se hele foredraget på Storebrand sine nettsider.
Jan-Christian Vestre and Eirik Mofoss at Ekko
The Minister of Health and Care Services and the Generel Manager of Langsikt spoke about the WHO, the aid cuts, health security and the EU Health Union.
Stortingsseminar om Framtidspanelet den 2. juni
En oppsummering fra stortingsseminaret om Framtidspanelets anbefalinger om Oljefondet ligger tilgjengelig på Framtidspanelets nettsider. Langsikt var medarrangør av eventet.
High-level power play ahead of Gavi's funding round
Development Today writes about the upcoming Gavi replenishment and mentions Langand Eirik Mofoss's work with Norwegian authorities and with the Stoltenberg Committee on Global Health.