Norway is preparing a controversial debt swap with Pakistan worth more than NOK 100 million. It will be the first large-scale bilateral debt relief package covered by the aid budget in many years.

Big changes ahead in World Bank market as tied trust funds dry up

The World Bank has not tackled well its role as a recipient. In fact, it has been a catastrophe. Key words are corruption, bureaucracy and an overwhelmingly expensive and complicated control system.

Sweden, Norway will not channel relief through US-led coalition

Sweden and Norway have no plans to coordinate their humanitarian efforts for victims of the tsunami disaster through the US-led emergency coalition announced by US President George W. Bush last week.

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Sweden, Norway will not channel relief through US-led coalition

UK proposes USD 1b humanitarian fund under Egeland

Nordics reluctant to include peace keeping in definition of ODA

Good marks after six months. Haarder surprises sceptics

Opposition unites to restore Danish aid level

Sweden closes chapter in four countries

Norway aims for Nordic consensus on land rights commission

High-profile list of potential commission nominees

Frafjord Johnson delivers ultimatum to UN

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Market Update

Swedish, Norwegian aid consultancy companies make gains in European ranking

New Norwegian mixed credit project in pipeline

Land registration in Palestinian territories

Sanitation in Senegal

Opinion

Predictability and credibility, please!

Business

NOK 100 million in aid to finance debt swap for Pakistan

Norway writes off controversial loan

Big changes ahead in World Bank market as tied trust funds dry up

Editorial

A golden opportunity

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After 40 years, MS loses seat on Danida Board