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Together with the Global Book Alliance, Norway will facilitate rapid access to reading resources in 250 languages.

In 2019, Norad's Fraud and Integrity Unit received 119 notifications of suspected financial irregularities.

The application deadline for the current NICFI call for proposals is extended to 19 May 2020 at 13:00 CEST.

The Norwegian Government is now implementing far-reaching measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Norad’s staff is working from home.

Challenges in developing countries should be addressed where they arise, by local experts. Therefore, the Norwegian government increases its support to the NORHED partnership, which aims to enhance the quality of higher education in poor countries. The goal is to give more young people in developing countries a job-relevant higher education that benefits society.

Civil society plays a key role in monitoring and preserving rainforest areas. Civil society organisations are also crucial in advocacy efforts, in the protection of indigenous peoples’ rights, mobilising private sector and holding authorities accountable.

We have gathered all presentations and panel discussions from the 2019 Norad Conference for everyone interested in digitalisation and development to watch.

Learn more about the participants at this year's Norad Conference.

Norad welcomes you to our annual conference in Oslo on 11 December 2019. This year’s thematic focus is digitalisation and development.

Mr. Bård Vegar Solhjell was appointed new Director General at Norad by the Government on Friday 8th of November.