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This report is an independent review of Norwegian support to statebuilding, peacebuilding and democracy through National Democratic Institute (NDI) during the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. The review covers the period November 2009 to the end of 2012.

The seminar “Lessons from UN Support of Conflict Affected Countries in the Context of UN Peace Operations” provided an opportunity to learn from different evaluations across different UN agencies. The seminar was recorded - watch it again here.

The Norwegian delegation is ready when Women Deliver takes place in Kuala Lumpur the coming days.

We do not know if there is a direct causal link between female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and delivery-related problems, but there is a statistical relationship, concludes a new report from the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services.

Much useful information was presented at a seminar on aquaculture for employees at the Norwegian Embassies in Asia in January 2013.

The partnership Saving Lives at Birth seeks groundbreaking prevention and treatment approaches for pregnant women and newborns in poor, hard-to-reach communities around the time of delivery.

A team headed by Norad has conducted a review of The Institutional Cooperation Framework signed between Pakistan and Norway 11th April 2005. The general impression is that the program and all its sub-components give value for money.

The World Health Organization (WHO) will today issue recommendations regarding optimizing health worker roles through task shifting. These recommendations aim to facilitate universal access to key, effective interventions for maternal and newborn health.

Norad received 290 applications for seed money. 97 applications are granted support. 

The Innovation Working Group (IWG) of the UN Secretary-General’s Every Woman Every Child global strategy and mHealth Alliance announced the eight 2012 winners of catalytic grants today.