Secretary of State in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Erik Lahnstein presented the EEA grants status report during a seminar on the EEA and Norway Grants in Brussels on October 20. Photo: Christian Grotnes Halvorsen, Ministry of Foreign AffairsAnnual report – the EEA and Norway Grants
Last updated: 20/10/2011 //
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market. There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The annual report for the EEA and Norway Grants that was released on October 20 report gives an insight into the wealth of activities that have been supported in the 15 beneficiary states. It sets the Grants in the context of needs and challenges in the countries concerned. It describes how these funds have made a difference to people’s lives and local communities, for example through improved environmental conditions, better access to healthcare, increased research cooperation, and support for civil society and minority groups.
Here you can read how Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the beneficiary states have all benefited from exchanges of skills and knowledge. The Grants provide a platform for sharing experience, for pooling ideas and resources across borders, and thus strengthening ties between donor states and beneficiary states.
You can find the EEA Grants and Norway Grants status report 2011 here.