Seventeen organizations in Norway have been informed that they will no longer receive financial support from Norad, the Directorate for Development Cooperation. One of the affected organizations, Attac Norway, is facing significant cuts amounting to 3.4 million kroner. Diego Rios, the leader of Attac Norway, expressed grave concerns, stating that this full rejection of support will force them to shut down operations, as they have relied on Norad for two-thirds of their income over the past 16 years.

In contrast, several organizations are set to benefit from Norad funding for the first time. Notably, the UN Association will receive 18 million kroner annually over the next four years, marking a shift in the distribution of funds. This decision highlights the competitive nature of Norad's financial support, as outlined by Stine Horn, head of the welfare and human rights department at Norad, in her remarks to Klassekampen. Horn affirmed that former recipients are not guaranteed funding in subsequent periods, emphasizing the competitive basis of the support structure.

The funding cut has significant implications for the affected organizations, particularly those like Attac Norway, which have heavily depended on these grants for their operations. The shift in funding strategies may reflect a broader change in Norway's development cooperation priorities, potentially impacting the landscape of civil society engagement and advocacy as organizations adapt to the evolving funding environment.