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NGO Sector in Norway

NGO Sector in Norway. Lillian Solheim Norwegian Helsinki Committee 19/06/2013. The Norwegian Helsinki Committee. Why is NHC involved?. The purpose of the NGO Funds corresponds with the working fundament of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee: - Empowerment of civil society

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NGO Sector in Norway

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  1. NGO Sector in Norway Lillian Solheim Norwegian Helsinki Committee 19/06/2013

  2. The Norwegian Helsinki Committee

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Norwegian Civil Society • 115 000 NGOs • 80 % of Norwegians are members of one or more organisations(s)

  6. 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

  7. Financial overview and funding 60 000 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 %

  8. From life-long membership to self-realisation…

  9. A Nordic Paradigm?

  10. 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

  11. Norway would probably not have had the world’s most developed and open democracy without the voluntary sector. PM Stoltenberg, 2006

  12. Why a Norwegian partner? • Professionalism • Advocacy • Interest-representation • Umbrella organisations • Membership organisations • Resource mobilisation

  13. ngonorway.org

  14. More information and contact www.ngonorway.org www.eeagrants.org solheim@nhc.no

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