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NGO Sector in NorwayLillian Solheim
Norwegian Helsinki Committee 19/06/2013
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The Norwegian Helsinki Committee
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Why is NHC involved?
• The purpose of the NGO Funds corresponds with the working fundament of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee:
- Empowerment of civil society - Support of democratic processes - Promotion of human rights
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Role of the Helsinki Committe
• Facilitate bilateral partnership • Distribute information• www.ngonorway.org • NGO Fund launches• Arrange seminars, workshops etc. • Voice interests and needs of Norwegian civil
society
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Norwegian Civil Society
• 115 000 NGOs• 80 % of Norwegians are
members of one or more organisations(s)
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Volunteerism and professionalism combined
• Professional staff + active members who do voluntary work
• Half of the population participates in voluntary work annually
• Contribution of Norwegian volunteers = 115 000 full time employees
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Financial overview and funding60 000 organisations have annual budgets below € 6250
Paradox: Many NGOs rely on state and government funding, but are also the most critical to the government
Central and local governments: 36 % Private donors: 7 %Membership fees and sales: 57 %
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From life-long membership to self-realisation…
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A Nordic Paradigm?
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Role of civil society organisations
• Channels of political influence• Evaluate and criticise the government• Interest representation• Education • Schools of democracy • Provide a wide range of services
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Norway would probably not have had the world’s most developed and open democracy without the voluntary sector.
PM Stoltenberg, 2006
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Why a Norwegian partner?
• Professionalism • Advocacy• Interest-representation • Umbrella organisations • Membership organisations • Resource mobilisation
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ngonorway.org
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More information and contact
www.ngonorway.orgwww.eeagrants.org