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Norad's strategic partnership with civil society organisations (Plusspartner)

Norad has introduced a model for strategic partnerships with large civil society organizations that meet certain criteria for volume, systems, capacity and expertise (Plusspartner).

Norwegian partners

The Knowledge Bank combines the efforts of the Norwegian public sector. Below is an overview of Norwegian state entities that take part in the Knowledge Bank in Norway's development cooperation, as of April 2024.

Evaluations

Focus on the Frontline

Integrating REDD+ objectives in investment decisions

Investors and financiers have not to date accurately valued the risk inherent in unsustainable commodity supply chains. Credible analysis that speaks their language can spark pressure from these actors that stops deforestation from palm oil, soy, beef and timber.

International Land and Forest Tenure Facility

Support to civil society and journalists for greater transparency and fair taxation

This autumn Norad has entered into agreements with eight civil society and journalist organisations under a call for proposals on “Financial integrity, economic justice and domestic resource mobilization.”

Transforming China’s Commodity Markets to Reduce Deforestation and Conversion

Six Organisations Awarded New Humanitarian Partnership Agreements

Norway has entered into six new strategic partnership agreements with Norwegian humanitarian organisations. The organisations are the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, NORCAP, the Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and Save the Children. The agreements are administered by Norad and will remain effective for five years.

More than NOK 1 billion allocated to civil society in the global South

Norway is allocating more than NOK 1 billion to strengthen civil society in developing countries in 2025. Civil society and local organisations are crucial in promoting justice, democracy and human rights.