Plus Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n The Plus Partnership is the name of this new cooperation model, which aims to provide a simpler application process for development projects, closer follow-up during the implementation phase, and greater flexibility in response to changing conditions, both geopolitically and within the project countries. “The Plus Partnership model aims to free up time for strategic cooperation, thus ensuring better and more effective aid,” Norad states on its website.<\/p>\n \u201cADRA\u2019s Plus Partnership with Norad applies to our work in the field of education,\u201d says Birgit Philipsen, Secretary General of ADRA Norway. \u201cEducation is ADRA Norway’s area of expertise, and this agreement gives us great flexibility as we also embark on a new five-year programme agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n Other organisations with Plus Partnerships include Save the Children Norway, NRC \u2013 Norwegian Church Aid, NCA \u2013 Norwegian People\u2019s Aid, NRC \u2013 Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE Norway, and the Str\u00f8mme Foundation.<\/p>\n Erik Lunde, Secretary General of the Str\u00f8mme Foundation, emphasised the importance of such processes for enhancing development effectiveness. \u201cIn an unstable world, trust and flexibility have become more important,\u201d he added. Secretary General Philipsen of ADRA highlighted the importance of civil society\u2019s role in engaging with communities at the grassroots level and reaching those who need us most.<\/p>\n The Norad Plus Partnership model has been developed after extensive consultation between Norad and civil society organisations. It is intended for large civil society organisations that meet specific criteria related to funding volume, implementation capacity, strategic focus, organisational systems, and professional expertise.<\/p>\n Norad’s Director General, B\u00e5rd Vegar Solhjell, praised Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim for her direction, drive, and capacity. \u201cOur ambition at Norad is to think even more holistically,\u201d he said, expressing hope for further political interest and commitment.<\/p>\n The purpose of the Plus Partnership model is to make the administration of Norad and its partners more efficient and the agreement is initially valid for five years.<\/p>\n Action to Strengthen Partnerships for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Parallel to the special partnership process, Norad and ADRA also signed a five-year programme agreement, securing ADRA Norway NOK 390 million (about \u00a329m) for five years, – for holistic educational development work in seven partner countries, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Niger, Somalia, Myanmar, Mali and Uganda.<\/p>\n The new five-year programme is named Aspire: Action to Strengthen Partnerships for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education.<\/a> It aims to bridge education gaps for children and youth and will enhance resilience through partnerships with civil society and local governments. The programme is responsive to issues arising from conflicts, insecurity, youth unemployment, high out-of-school drop-out rates and, in many countries, low teaching quality.<\/p>\n [Lead picture:\u00a0Synn\u00f8ve Aasland, <\/span>Norad, <\/span><\/a><\/span>CC BY-NC-ND <\/span><\/a><\/span>F<\/span>rom left to right, Secretary General Erik Lunde of the Str\u00f8mme Foundation, Secretary General Dagfinn H\u00f8ybr\u00e5ten of Norwegian Church Aid, Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Ann Stewart Pedersen of Save the Children, Secretary General Birgit Philipsen of ADRA Norway, Executive Director of Field Operations Magnhild Vasset of the Norwegian Refugee Council, Secretary General Raymond Johansen of Norwegian People’s Aid, Secretary General Kaj-Martin Georgsen of CARE Norway, and B\u00e5rd Vegar Solhjell, Director General of Norad].<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ADRA-630.jpg\")
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