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Vestlandsforsking is an assignment-based research institute. The institute is organised as a foundation and was established on 6 March 1985. The institute is located in Sogndal, by the Sognefjord in the western part of Norway. The institute has 30 employees and an annual turnover of approximately 27 million NOK.
Core visions Vestlandsforsking is an international research institute with regional entrenchment. Their vision is the promotion of knowledge development and sharing.
Objectives Vestlandsforsking shall provide contributions of knowledge which shall contribute to greater insight into and innovation and development of policy, administration and value creation. Vestlandsforsking shall participate at the forefront of national and international research, and be an active participant in development in Western Norway.
Competence Vestlandsforsking has competence in the academic fields of social studies, natural sciences, technology and the humanities.
allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.