Globalt Fokus is a platform for all of the Danish development organizations, and it recently invited some of the Danish ambassadors to discuss the challenge of the shrinking space for civil society we have been experiencing for many years in many countries around the world....
As a former practitioner inside the party-support community, I can easily see the usefullness of the thematic reflections, case studies and work sheets presented in the NDI document. However, the nature of the document also raises questions that I believe need to be asked....
Participating in the Pride Parade in Copenhagen yesterday, I understood how marginal Trump will be seen in a historical perspective, both as a person and as a president. There are more of 'us', who believe in the beauty of and need for 'diversity'....
I feel that something is rotten in the state of Denmark. with regard to the transition to a different and more sustainable society. Norway is moving from petrol to electricity powered cars. Why is the Danish government not showing leadership in this area? ...
This is STORY 9 in my series of Stories from 'Furukollen'. This one is about the Norwegian way of moving from petrol to electricity powered cars, and the opening of a loading station at Lesjaverk. Why is the Danish government not showing leadership in this area? ...
This is STORY 8 - and the last - in my series of Stories from 'Furukollen'. This one is about the art of fishing trout, which is really about establishing a relationship with nature, and also part of socialization.. ...
This is STORY 7 in my series of Stories from 'Furukollen'. This one is about being a globalist, and globetrotting with an open mind. Being able to do so in a comfortable manner is much easier if your own roots are strong. ...
This is STORY 6 in my series of Stories from 'Furukollen'. This one is about the connection between a brown cheese produced and sold in the vally of Gudbrandsdalen and the world famous Danish restaurant called NOMA. ...
The 2016 Annual Report reflects how DIPD has continued to grow in its capacity to make a difference, while at the same time accepting that we are right now working in a very difficult global environment, where support for democracy is under pressure....
I am in my house in Norway. I intend to enjoy the silence and loneliness, filling my nostrils with the smells from the pine and birch trees, and visiting the lake to see if some of the trout will swallow the colorful flies. But I will also share some of my thoughts with you, through a daily update....