The Norwegian government intends to increase development assistance by NOK 2.2 billion in 2007. Overall, the development assistance budget for the year amounts to NOK 20.75 billion: the highest level ever, corresponding to 0.97 per cent of Norway’s gross national income (GNI).
18/10/2006 :: The Norwegian government’s political profile is reflected in five areas in the development assistance budget;
• Peace-building, human rights and humanitarian assistance
• Women and gender equality
• Environment and sustainable development
• Better governance and the fight against corruption
• Assistance in the field of oil and energy
The Government has also taken on particular responsibility for following up on Millennium Development Goal 4 on reducing child mortality. The Government will also follow up on the international target of doubling assistance to Africa between 2005 and 2010.
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs