FK Norway's annual report 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 2005 Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind1 1 20.04.2006 11:41:38 FK Norway's annual report 2005 ANNUAL REPORT 2005 The cover features an extract from the information campaign Ekstrem forvandling (Extreme makeover). Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind2 2 20.04.2006 11:41:40 Table of contents Introduction .......................................... 4 Part II Composition of the portfolio ........... 19 2.1. Public, private and civil sectors ............20 Organisation .......................................... 5 2.2. Focal areas of Norwegian development Goals and tasks ...................................... 5 policy ............................................20 Central policies ...................................... 5 2.3. Partners by region .............................21 2.4. Distribution by primary partner countries, Part I Partnerships .................................. 6 partner countries and other countries .....21 2.2. Projects by focal areas .......................21 1.1. The partnership model and FK's programme 2.3. Partners by region .............................21 structure ......................................... 2.6. Partners by country ...........................22 1.2. The programme lines .......................... 2.. Norwegian partners by county ..............23 1.3. Results ........................................... The primary programme (North-South)........... Part III Participants ............................... 24 Volunteers for Sustainable Development ... Global Entrepreneurs .........................10 3.1. Participants by programme line and Multicultural experiences through the exchange relationship ........................25 performing arts ................................10 3.2. Participants in 2005 by home country .....26 Statens kartverk ...............................11 3.3. Partners by continent .........................26 3.4. Distribution by gender ........................26 The South-South programme ......................12 3.5. Norwegian participants .......................2 Farming tilapia ................................12 3.6. Preparatory courses ...........................2 Human rights cooperation ...................13 3.. Participant association .......................2 Women in the media .........................14 Children's rights ...............................15 Part IV Networks and communication ........ 29 FK Youth ..............................................16 Act Now ..............................................16 Spor ...................................................1 Part V Administration ............................ 33 FK Senior .............................................1 5.1. Advisory and other communication with partners .........................................34 5.2. Evaluations .....................................34 5.3. Internal administration .......................34 FK Norway's employees in 2005 ...................36 Part VI Finances ................................... 37 Comments on the Financial Statement 2005 ...40 NEW PERSPECTIVES FK Norway asked some of the participants what they think are their most signifi cant experiences from 2005. Their answers are presented throughout the annual report. Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind3 3 20.04.2006 11:41:43 Introduction In 2005 Fredskorpset (FK Norway) marked its fi rst fi ve years of activities. The event was celebrated in Oslo by partners, participants, the Norwegian development cooperation com- munity and international guests. Guest of honour Graça Machel commended FK Norway for its initiatives and in- novation. She gave us inspiration to continue our important Part I Partnerships Part development work and build bridges between peoples in dif- ferent parts of the world. FK has had another good year and after fi ve years of opera- tion we have 441 active partners and more than 1,800 active or returned participants. Graça Machel receiving a tribute during FK Norway's fi fth anniversary celebrations in Oslo on 8 June 2005. Photo: Per Steinar Moen Since its inception in 2000, FK has grown each year. We need to sustain strong growth in order to achieve our ambitious In Norway, FK is one of the driving forces in the Millen- goals, goals which underpin the most important goals for nium Development Goals Campaign, in which the aim is to the fi ght against poverty: the UN Millennium Development engender enthusiasm and knowledge about the global goals Goals. 4 of the fi ght against poverty. All our public relations activities seek to provide an inspirational picture of the opportunities FK's goals fall into two areas: in the South and the global challenges Norway and the world faces. Our public relations activities in Norway are intensify- ■ Contributing to development in the South ing and have spread to all parts of the country through the ■ Contributing to information, changes of attitude and in- Bringing People Together events. More than 20 municipalities sight into the major global issues in Norway. have received the International community mark of distinction, stimulating the municipalities to get involved in North-South An increasing proportion of our activities takes place in networks. Norway's most important partner countries for international FK Norway's annual report 2005 development. The major FK countries are Uganda, Tanza- FK places great emphasis on strengthening the partnerships, nia and South Africa. All our programme lines are showing the networks and contact with participants who have decided growth - including FK Senior which is still in the establish- on an exchange. A separate participant organisation has been ment phase. In 2006, we expect FK Senior to have emerged established. FK is a very active player in the international as a valuable programme line, from which interesting ex- voluntary service movement. periences can be garnered. The South-South programme is a good example of the occurrence of valuable exchanges The future challenges are considerable and the opportunities of competence between countries in the South, which also for forging partnerships are plentiful. For 2006, FK's Board strengthen regional cooperation and offer new development and staff are committed to continue working to develop and opportunities on their own terms. enhance the organisation's activities in a sound and high-qual- ity manner. Per Kristian Lunden Tor Elden Chair of the Board Director General Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind4 4 20.04.2006 11:41:48 Organisation FK Norway is a governmental body under the Ministry of Central policies Foreign Affairs (MFA). FK’s core activity centres on the The Ministry of Foreign exchange of personnel between Norway and developing Affairs' allocation letter countries within the framework of institutional cooperation. for 2005 reiterated six fo- FK administrates the Norwegian Parliament’s annual appro- cal areas for Norwegian priation for this purpose through an applications-based grants development policy, and scheme. I Partnerships Part requested that new ac- tivities be directed espe- Goals and tasks cially towards these areas, The policies governing FK's activities derive primarily from which are: the organisation’s statutes and the MFA's ongoing instruments for governance, including the annual letter of allocation and ■ Education two annual management meetings. ■ HIV/AIDS ■ Private sector develop- ment and trade, in- Under its statutes, FK shall: Photo: Sigrid Heier. cluding agriculture ■ Contribute to lasting improvement in the economic, social ■ Sustainable develop- 5 and political circumstances of people in the developing ment countries. ■ Good governance ■ Work for a more just world in which fundamental human ■ Peace building and development rights are realised ■ Promote contact and cooperation between individuals, or- The allocation letter stresses the importance of good links ganisations and institutions in Norway and in the develop- with the embassies and other relevant actors in order to ing countries achieve the best possible coordination of these focal areas. In subsequent meetings with the MFA, it was underlined that In other words, FK has two primary objectives: peace building should receive special attention in the future. FK was also requested to continue prioritising its work on FK Norway's annual report 2005 quality assurance and participating in the Millennium Devel- ■ A development goal, which is in accordance with the over- opment Goals Campaign. arching goals for Norway's cooperation with the develop- ing countries ■ A commitment goal, which aims at strengthening contacts, At least half of FK's funds shall go to measures which include partnership and solidarity between people and institu- the least developed countries (LDCs) and new measures shall tions in Norway and in the developing countries be concentrated primarily on Norwegian partner countries. The statutes specify core values such as solidarity, equality, As a governmental body, FK is obliged to adhere to govern- reciprocity and diversity. In addition to these, FK's Board has mental guidelines in relation to gender equality and environ- formulated boldness as a core value for its activities. mental management. Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind5 5 20.04.2006 11:41:48 Part I Partnerships Fredskorpset årsmelding 2005.ind6 6 20.04.2006 11:41:49 1.1.The partnership model and FK's programme Focus: As for the primary programme. structure FK's most important tool for achieving its primary objectives FK Youth Exchange of participants aged 18-25 between Norway