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Antibiotic resistance requires new thinking — learn from Norwegian oil policy
No one will invest in developing new antibiotics, even if resistant bacteria are taking ever more lives. The solution lies in a well-known Norwegian success.
Children need education, but do they need their own education funds?
Nine aid leaders warn of cuts in support for education funds because education is important. But an important purpose does not make all remedies equally good. What if other measures can produce better results?
Better aid for a changed world: 100-day plan for new government
How to organize Norwegian aid? Part 4 of 4.
We need more lotteries in Norwegian politics
The critics of the proposal reveal a lack of understanding of knowledge-based policy.
Mystery in Wuhan
Molecular biologist and science communicator Sigrid Bratlie has published a book in search of the origins of the COVID pandemic.
Confessions of a Hypocrite
In the pursuit of tasty proteins, you are responsible for the lives and murders of thousands of animals over the course of a lifetime. Forget your flights, the infidelity, and the cheap products from China. If animals in production have a claim to being treated like the sentient and thinking beings they are, your diet is probably the worst thing you do.
The government has lost control
This week, negotiations on a new climate settlement broke down.
From words to action: Locally led development in Norwegian civil society support
How to organize Norwegian aid? Part 3 of 4.
When politicians fall short, the people have the answer
What can make a concrete worker from Brønnøysund, concerned with transport and district policy, become concerned about vaccines in Africa and antibiotic resistance? The answer is participation in a public panel, a democratic innovation that this spring has had its first expressions in Norwegian politics.
Everyone wants more, but who needs the assistance the most?
The reactions to Long Sight's cut proposals illustrate why they are needed.
Media coverage
Kan covid-19 ha lekket fra et laboratorium likevel?
Seniorrådgiver Sigrid Bratlie gjester Abels tårn i en samtale om koronapandemiens opphav. Vitenskapsfolk, media og politikere stemplet lab-lekkasje teorien som en konspirasjon. Nå hevder en av våre fremste eksperter på molekylærbiologi at man konkluderte for tidlig.
Redaksjonell sak om NRK Debatten om kunstig intelligens
Kunstig intelligens blir en stadig større del av livene våre. – Vi har ingen vitenskap for trygg kunstig intelligens i dag, mener ekspert.
Senior Adviser Jakob Graabak in NRK Debatten on artificial intelligence
Senior Adviser Jakob Graabak meets Digitalization Minister Karianne Tung, Silvija Seres, Morten Goodwin and Henrik Skaug Sætra in NRK Debatten on the opportunities and risks that the rapid development in artificial intelligence brings
Executive Director Eirik Mofoss in NRK Debatten on Aid
Executive Director Eirik Mofoss meets Development Minister Anne Beathe Tvinnereim (Sp), Hans Andreas Limi (FrP), and Kari Helene Partapuoli (Plan International Norway) in NRK Debatten on whether Norwegian aid is working well enough and whether it should be divided into two: poverty alleviation and global common goods.
Kan idealistane redde kloden?
Daglig leder Eirik Mofoss i Kompass på NRK P2 om personlig forbruk og vårt moralske ansvar for framtidige generasjoner.
Civitafrokost: Hvordan kan norsk bistand bli mer effektiv?
Daglig leder Eirik Mofoss deltok i paneldebatt om hvordan norsk bistand kan bli mer effektiv sammen med Asle Toje, Erik Solheim og Kari Helene Partapuoli
Norad-sjefen: Politikerne bestemmer alt og har ansvar for alt
Intervju med Norad-direktør Bård Vegar Solhjell om den nylige bistandsdebatten, der blant annet kritikken som daglig leder Eirik Mofoss har kommet med av norsk bistand diskuteres.
Reagerer på Eirik Mofoss’ oppgjør: – Bistand er politikk
Kirkens Nødhjelp og Care er kritiske til tidligere Norad-byråkrat Eirik Mofoss’ angrep på norsk bistandspolitikk. Men han får støtte fra Civita, som mener utviklingsministeren avviser en viktig debatt.
Handlingsregelen som kan redde norsk bistand
Generalsekretæren i Redd Barna svarer på kritikken av norsk bistandspolitikk ytret av daglig leder Eirik Mofoss i et intervju i Morgenbladet 1.mars.
Minervapodden: Eirik Mofoss - Skuffet bistandsforvalter
Daglig leder Eirik Mofoss intervjuet i Minervapodden om norsk bistandspolitikk.