Locally Led Development – Smarter Aid or a Risky Experiment?

Multilateral institutions are under pressure – politically, financially, and institutionally. At the same time, Norway is a major contributor to both the UN system and international development banks.

But what provides the greatest influence: financial contributions or people, positions, and presence?

Who represents Norway in practice across these institutions – and do we have the competence and strategic approach needed in a rapidly changing global landscape?

In this conversation, we explore Norway’s role in both the UN and the multilateral development banks at a time of shifting priorities. From financing and reform to recruitment, expertise, and actual presence: What does it take for Norway to achieve real influence – and where should we focus our efforts?

And how can Norway best use its resources – financial, political, and human – to shape global development agendas in the years ahead?

Panel:

• Roger Sevrin Bruland, Moderator, head of communication, Norec
• Bjørg Sandkjær, Assistant secretary general, UN DESA
• Jakob Kopperud, director of government & philanthropy relation
• Camilla Valvik, head of recruitment, Norec.