Democracy scorecard: Africa made progress

26/06/2008 :: Ye Ethiopia Goji Limdawi Digitouch Aswogaj Mahiber (EGLDAM) – the former National Committee on Traditional Practices (HTPs) of Ethiopia – NCTPE launched the follow-up survey on Harmful Traditional Practices in Ethiopia on the 24th of June 2008 at a ceremony held at the UNECA conference centre here in Addis Ababa. The survey is financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs within its collaboration with Norwegian Save the Children, which also includes other types of activities geared towards the eradication of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) from Ethiopia. + More

Focus areas for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia for 2008 + More

18/04/2008 :: By reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions and offsetting the remaining by purchasing emission reductions world-wide, Norway now aims at becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Norway intends to make full use of the carbon markets to secure effective and affordable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to the development of this market. + More

15/04/2008 :: During the period 2006-2010, the Norwegian government will give NOK 250 million (EUR 31,3 million) more to aid poor nations avoid internal struggles over oil. "Oil for Development" was launched in 2005 and aims to help developing ... + More