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12 climate actions that should be included in a climate agreement
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre wants a broad climate agreement. Now the Storting must seize the climate opportunity — before it is too late, writes Sondre Hansmark in the think-tank Langsikt.
New climate vision for the Støre government
Twelve proposals for a better climate policy before the election
I put my trust in Jens Stoltenberg
Now we have a finance minister who understands security policy better than most. Someone who knows that defending Norway is more than bullets and gunpowder.
Dear Minister of Development: -- The answer to USAID cuts should be increased support for IDA
Senior Adviser Cindy Robles writes this post as an open letter to our Minister of Development: “The World Bank accepts extraordinary contributions at any time, so I hereby challenge you: Will you strengthen the aid superhero through an extraordinary contribution to IDA?”
Leadership in crisis: a Nordic counter-reaction to Trump
With cuts to USAID, the world needs greater and more effective investments in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Norway's war profits should be spent on defending Ukraine
The Oil Fund's "rule of action" is subordinate to peace in Europe. We can no longer allow ourselves to be Europe's Uncle Screw.
Criticism must be based on facts to contribute to improvement
A former aid adviser criticizes both aid organizations, Norad and Long Term for defending themselves rather than providing answers. But without truthful stories, there is little to answer.
Have we reached “peak aid”?
The United States and several European countries are turning their backs on the world. Is this the beginning of the end for aid as we know it?
Three AI advancements to look out for in 2025
War, film and work are among the areas that will be characterized by KI in 2025.
Media coverage
Eirik Mofoss is interviewed about Norfund's strong growth and why they should be financed outside the aid budget.
Development Today has interviewed General Manager Eirik Mofoss about Norfund.
“I honestly don't understand what everyone is doing,” says Eirik Mofoss about the foreign minister's aid apparatus
In an interview with Finansavisen, he points to billions he believes are being used incorrectly, and which in practice shield Norwegian actors.
Norwegian health leaders call warning about bioweapons: “There is currently no comprehensive plan
Experts and oaths in health security gathered after the Long-Term Seminar on Biological Threats. They're worried.
Expert: “We must have fewer partners, fewer subjects and fewer bureaucrats in the State Department
Eirik Mofoss of the think tank Long Term clearly sees a need for reform, but warns against frivolous criticism of efforts for the world's poorest.
Minister for Development: “It also upsets me that this is coming home to Norway
Aid funding is being cut across the world, states are prioritising defence and security, and here at home the entire State Department is to be scrutinised. Eirik Mofoss criticises UD's misuse of aid funds.
Believes that managers lack AI knowledge
During the Westland Conference with Tellef Raabe, business leaders received a clear message: You must learn artificial intelligence.
Lacks record of support for US think tanks
Former special adviser Jon Lomøy is interviewed about UD's financing of think tanks with aid funds.
KI as a life counselor?
People share crises, love woes and life choices to ChatGPT. But what happens when the counselor always wants to make you happy? KI counselor Preben Ness discusses on Ekko.
Tellef Raabe at the Western Conference on KI
Tellef Raabe participated in a panel discussion about KI during the Western Conference, and discussed how we should get value out of KI. See footage in the link.
Expert Manager Aksel Braanen Sterri on chatbots and emotions
The student newspaper Universitas tested massive use of ChatGPT for five days, and interviewed Aksel about why the emotional attachment became so strong.