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Historic decline in international aid
International aid declined by seven per cent in 2024, following many years of growth. Norwegian aid also declined last year and less aid was allocated to the poorest countries. This is shown in Norway’s official aid statistics, which have been published today by Norad.
Norad - The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
Norad is an administrative and specialist body for development cooperation and supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Climate and the Environment in achieving the goals of Norwegian development policy and promoting sustainable development. The UN's sustainability goals, climate goals and human rights form the basis of Norad's work. Norad is based in Oslo and has around 320 employees.
Norwegian aid in numbers
Increased support for business and industry in Ukraine - Norway allocates NOK 100 million in 2025 and 2026
The call will promote investment-ready projects and facilitate increased investment. Applicants from all countries, including Ukrainian, international and Norwegian companies, are welcome to apply.
The USA as an Aid Donor – Facts and Figures
The USA is the largest donor country when it comes to official development assistance (ODA), with a sum of USD 64.7 billion in 2023. This sum accounted for 0.24 per cent of the country’s gross national income (GNI).
Watch the 2025 Norad Conference: We need to talk about money
The Norad Conference 2025 aims to inspire and catalyse partnerships to create and speed up necessary changes to reach the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030.