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1. Members of the Board 2012 4 1.1. Management of the Institute 4 1.2. Auditor 4

2. The Thor Heyerdahl Institute

tent – In the footsteps of Thor Heyerdahl 5 2.1. Summary of results achieved, strategies and plans 5 2.2. The work of the Board 6

3. The Institute’s consolidation of Thor Heyerdahl’s heritage 7

s organised The Thor Heyerdahl International Day, with an international guest lecturer speaking on a contemporaryglobal issue 11 4.4. From 2011/2012: Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree in Cultural Heritage and Tourism 12 4.5. Local and regional initiatives 13

5. Heyerdahl room at Larvik public library 15

6. Future areas of focus (2012–2015) 16

7. Financial situation and the development of The Institute 17

8. Accounts and notes 2012 18 8.1. Profit & Loss Account 19 8.2. Balance Sheet 20 8.3. Notes 22 8.4. The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, operations 24 8.5. Thor Heyerdahl Memorial Fund, project accounts 25 8.6. The Thor Heyerdahl International Day, project accounts 26 8.7. Master’s Degree Scholarship Scheme 27 8.8. Cultural Project, Larvik Church 27

9. Directors’ statement 2012 29 Information about the nature of the activities and how the Institute is run 30 Statement regarding the assumption of continued operations 30 Working environment 31 2012 has been the year of the External environment 32 Kon-Tiki film and it has definitely Explanation of the annual accounts 32 been something to celebrate! Short description of the long-term strategies and plans for the period up to 2014 32 887 000 people have seen the film Basis for the evaluation of the future development of the Institute 32 at cinemas and this has resulted in widespread interest in the work of 10. Auditor’s report 2012 34 Thor Heyerdahl. With the exception of the two pictures at the top of the first page, all pictures in this report have been taken from the Kon-Tiki film. Photographer: Carl Christian Raabe / Nordisk Film Production AS.

2 1. Members of the Board 2012 4 1.1. Management of the Institute 4 1.2. Auditor 4

2. The Thor Heyerdahl Institute – In the footsteps of Thor Heyerdahl 5 2.1. Summary of results achieved, strategies and plans 5 2.2. The work of the Board 6

3. The Institute’s consolidation of Thor Heyerdahl’s heritage 7

4. Project reports – What happened in 2012? Project overview 8 4.1. Four-year Thor Heyerdahl Professorship in co-operation with Noragric at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) 9 4.2. The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School in Environmental Governance 11 4.3. For seven successive years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) the Institute has organised The Thor Heyerdahl International Day, with an international guest lecturer speaking on a contemporaryglobal issue 11 4.4. From 2011/2012: Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree in Cultural Heritage and Tourism 12 4.5. Local and regional initiatives 13

5. Heyerdahl room at Larvik public library 15

6. Future areas of focus (2012–2015) 16

7. Financial situation and the development of The Institute 17

9. Directors’ statement 2012 29 Information about the nature of the activities and how the Institute is run 30 Statement regarding the assumption of continued operations 30 Working environment 31 External environment 32 Explanation of the annual accounts 32 Short description of the long-term strategies and plans for the period up to 2014 32 Basis for the evaluation of the future development of the Institute 32

10. Auditor’s report 2012 34 1. Members of the Board 2012

Knut Pihl, Siviløkonom Chairman

Hilde Borgir Cand. polit. / Educational Specialist Deputy Chairperson

Erling Storm Chairman of the Board at Storm-Elektro A/S Board Member 1.1. Management of the Institute Beate Bjørge Willy Østreng MM Professor Emeritus Managing Director Centre for Advanced Studies at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters Tonje Renate Rogstad Husa Board Member Market Economist Project Leader Liv Arnesen Expedition Leader / Author / Teacher Board Member 1.2. Auditor Kai Holhjem Dr. Ingjerd Hoem Authorised Public Accountant Professor KPMG AS Head of Department, Department of Social Anthropology University of Oslo Board Member

Arne Hjeltnes Managing Director / Author Creuna A/S Board Member

4 2. The Thor Heyerdahl Institute – in the footsteps of Thor Heyerdahl

The Thor Heyerdahl Institute (www.heyerdahl- encouraged to speak out. Indeed, the new institute institute.no) was founded by Vestfold County represents another forum for expressing such views”. Council in 1999 and is located in Heyerdahl’s place of birth, the town of Larvik, Norway. The objective “As a new forum for international exchange and of the Institute is to honour Thor Heyerdahl and debate about such critical issues, I wish the develop new projects that will follow in his Heyerdahl Institute every success and many years footsteps. The Institute has received funding of creative work for the benefit of mankind globally. from the Norwegian Government since 2006. I applaud your interdisciplinary working philosophy, and endorse your emphasis on cross-cultural The Institute aims to consolidate and continue understanding, reciprocity and mutual respect”. Thor Heyerdahl’s concepts and ideals within (Source: Thor Heyerdahl, Tenerife, 10.9. 2001). interdisciplinary research, international dialogue / multi-cultural collaboration and protection of the global environment. 2.1. Summary of results achieved, strategies and plans The Institute has worked on national and international projects for many years. It has also The Thor Heyerdahl Institute is an active local, initiated and implemented a number of regional regional, national and international contributor. and local measures. It has accumulated a project The Institute is involved in HIGHER EDUCATION portfolio and gained experience from involvement COURSES, CONFERENCES, EXPEDITIONS and in interdisciplinary projects in co-operation with PROJECTS. Several of the Institute’s initiatives can universities in Norway and abroad, at various be considered entrepreneurial in a national context. levels of administration and with different types These include unique measures such as The Thor of organisations. Heyerdahl International Day (an annual conference on a global theme), an interdisciplinary, environment- The concept of a Heyerdahl Institute was oriented Thor Heyerdahl Professorship in presented to Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) in 1999 co-operation with the Norwegian University of and he wrote the following in connection with the Life Sciences (UMB), as well as The Thor Heyerdahl Institute’s first international conference in 2001: International Summer School. “I have neither the desire nor the right to set working rules and plans for The Heyerdahl Institute, merely The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School because it bears my name. But there must be a in 2011 and 2012 was organised by the Institute in reason why the founders decided to acknowledge co-operation with UMB, The Fridthjof Nansen my life`s work in this way. I hope and believe that Institute and The Research Council of Norway. the basic reason is common belief in the unity of The aim of this initiative has been to bring together mankind. To achieve such unity, there is an urgent young and more experienced researchers from all need for building bridges across ethnic diversity, over the world, with a focus on providing training national borders and political and religious factions”. in the analysis of environmental-political issues. The summer schools in 2011 and 2012 were so “Any scientist, thinker and wise person with a successful that a new summer school is being global vision, who seeks to contribute towards planned for 2014. disentangling this explosive situation, should be

5 In partnership with Glasgow Caledonian University Since 2002, the Heyerdahl family members have (GCU) in Scotland, the Institute has developed actively supported the work of the Institute through and offered two Master’s degree programmes to their participation in various initiatives. From students from all over the world. These Master’s 2002-2010 the need to co-ordinate activities in degree programmes are unique in a European relation to the Kon-Tiki Museum was taken care context: MSc Cultural Heritage Studies (2003-2008) of by the fact that the museum director was and MSc International Tourism Management represented as a board member of the Institute. (from 2011). From 2011 onwards a former research leader at the museum has been an Institute board member. The Institute was a co-operative partner and sponsor of the Tangaroa Expedition in 2006 and the Norwegian sailing trip with the Kon-Tiki in 2012. 2.2. The work of the Board

2014 marks the 100th anniversary of Thor Four Board meetings were held in 2012 and the Heyerdahl’s birth (1914-2002). The Institute will Board has used the accounting reports to follow commemorate the anniversary with various events the financial situation closely. organised in co-operation with the Kon-Tiki Museum, Larvik Municipality and Vestfold The board members represent a national team with County Council, as well as universities and extensive national/international networks and other organisations in Norway and abroad. expertise. They work on a voluntary basis and strengthen the Institute’s profile and potential for Since 2002, parallel to the results it has achieved further development. The Institute does not have so far, the Institute has held an annual strategy commercial objectives and any profit shall be used conference to discuss its future development. to achieve its objectives and continue to consolidate In 2012 emphasis was placed on the continued the organisation. development of the Institute in relation to the following strategic choices: The Board works continuously to maintain and • Continued consolidation of the profile of the increase the level of operating funds granted to Institute the Institute on a local, regional and national level. • How can the Institute contribute to an increased focus on Heyerdahl in Norway? In order to develop in terms of both quantity and quality, the Institute will require a different type A joint seminar between the Kon-Tiki Museum and of organisation in the future. This will ensure the the Institute evaluated various alternatives for consolidation of the Institute’s achievements so co-operation on a Heyerdahl focus for the future. far and the development of its unique potential.

6 3. T he Institute’s consolidation of Thor Heyerdahl’s heritage

“Thor Heyerdahl is the world’s most famous The work of consolidating the heritage of world Norwegian. The Kon-Tiki Expedition gave Heyerdahl citizen Thor Heyerdahl has resulted in the Institute instant fame, but his expeditions also led him along being involved in local, regional, national and a difficult path. While the general public cheered him international projects on a daily basis. on for his daring, the scientific community grumbled. (Kvam Jr. 2006)” “Thor Heyerdahl was an experimental archaeologist, author and adventurer. Heyerdahl was awarded several honorary doctorates and other prizes, but few of his scientific theories won much acceptance in academic circles. Scientists have accused him on several occasions of selective use of sources and unscientific methods. (Wikipedia, 2012)” “Thor Heyerdahl worked tirelessly to find the answer to a number of historical mysteries. His merits are numerous; he persuaded people to join him on the most hazardous projects and he achieved the goals he set himself, regardless of their Utopian appearance to others. (Kock Johansen, 2003)”

Outside Norway, Thor Heyerdahl is one of our most famous, admired and respected men. At the same time, he is undoubtedly controversial, particularly in scientific circles. The Institute experienced this in connection with the establishment of a Thor Heyerdahl Professorship. It took two years and discussions with three Norwegian universities before the decision was made in favour of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB).

The goal of the Institute is to continue to develop the concepts and ideals of Thor Heyerdahl. One of the main aims of the Institute’s academic activities is to develop a methodology for multi-disciplinary research and to satisfy scientific requirements within such an approach. This is explained in more detail in connection with the four-year Thor Heyerdahl Professorship (2008-2012) and The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School for young researchers from around the world (2011-2014).

7 4. PPROJECT REPORTS – WHAT HAPPENED IN 2012?

Project overview

No. Title Time period Theme

1. A four-year Thor Heyerdahl 2008-2012 Continued research and research Professorship in co-operation with supervision in the field of the Norwegian University of Life environmental politics Sciences (UMB)

2. The Thor Heyerdahl International 2011-2014 A summer school for young researchers Summer School in Environmental from all over the world. Governance Training in the analysis of environmental-political issues.

3. The Thor Heyerdahl International Day Annual conference Contemporary global challenges 2006 – Global Identity 2007 – The Polar Regions and the Environment 2008 – Indigenous Peoples in the World 2009 – The Fight for the Environment 2010 – Protection of the Global Environment 2011 – Climate Politics – Do we have to wait for the UN? A polycentric approach to climate change 2012 – Our Thirsty Planet

4. MSc International Tourism 2011-2013 Promotion of international educational Management. An interdisciplinary co-operation. Master’s degree in co-operation The Institute as a contributor of with The Moffat Centre at Glasgow national/international expertise from Caledonian University (GCU). Larvik/Vestfold.

5. Local/regional initiatives. Annual The Institute as a local and regional The Institute continues to have contributor. responsibility for several projects Children and young adults represent under the Larvik Municipality a prioritised area of focus. ‘Heyerdahl Town’ project (2008-2010).

6. Thor Heyerdahl Centre in Larvik Annual Future premises for the Institute. Making Larvik visible as Thor Heyerdahl’s place of birth.

8 4. 1. Four-year Thor Heyerdahl b) Institutions and behaviour Professorship in co-operation Research projects directed towards what motivates with Noragric at the Norwegian people to adopt an environmentally friendly mode of behaviour and how institutional changes can University of Life Sciences (UMB) create a framework for increased environmental involvement.

SUMMARY c) Health and development The main area of activity for the Thor Heyerdahl The plan is to increase the focus on political and Professorship comprises research and research cultural aspects of health and development. supervision. The professorship represents a One concrete measure is the appointment of a four-year co-operative agreement (2008-2012) with postdoctoral candidate to undertake a research the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB). project within water and sanitary policy. The financial obligations associated with the appointment are divided equally between the two d) Environmental governance institutions. The Institute has annual meetings with All the areas of research mentioned in points a)-d) UMB and receives an annual report on the activities are interdisciplinary. It is a specific aim to exploit the encompassed by the professorship. experience gained from this type of research in order to develop models and syntheses for the Professor Vatn explains that “the activities covered general implementation of interdisciplinary research. by the professorship have a thematic and methodo- logical focus. The main thematic input will be within environmental governance, with a strong emphasis ACTIVITIES on the relationship between the environment and Below is a description of Professor Vatn’s activities development. In terms of methodology, the focus (www.umb.no) for the period August 2011-2012: will be on adopting an interdisciplinary approach. The aim will be to continue to develop expertise on To a certain degree, the fourth year as Thor the interaction between social/political processes Heyerdahl Professor can be characterised as a in naturally existing systems. Within this broad year where already initiated activities have been framework there will be a particular focus on how continued. Since the start of the professorship in conditions can be created in order to change 2008, a number of projects have been established attitudes in a more environmentally friendly within two main areas; a) Climate politics and direction”. development, and b) Behavioural reactions to environmental politics. The International Thor Heyerdahl Summer School (THSS) in Environmental THEME Governance was established for PhD students and Four main thematic areas within environmental young researchers, and all activities associated governance have been defined for the with the Summer School have been continued in Thor Heyerdahl Professorship: 2011-2012. Work within a third area of research has also been initiated: Institutions for a sustainable a) Climate politics economy. In co-operation with a number of well- Empirical and theoretical research directed towards established national and international researchers, initiatives and measures to reduce the emission of an application for funding was sent to the Research greenhouse gases. Council of Norway in 2012. A new PhD candidate has already been appointed within this area of research (starting 1 September, 2012) and the doctorate is being funded by UMB. 9 Below are the most important activities for the an interdisciplinary team of biologists, foresters, period 2011-2012: anthropologists and economists. • Thor Heyerdahl Summer School (THSS) The second summer school – ‘Global • Continued work on the project ‘Environmental Environmental Governance’ – was organised from policy and human action’: 25 June - 6 July 2012. Twenty-four PhD students The focus this year has been on a) the and young researchers from nineteen countries development of a new experiment for institutions took part, while the teaching staff consisted of and responsibility across generations, and b) both national and international lecturers. Among theoretical work on the relationship between the well-known international lecturers were human choice and institutional context. Several Frank Biermann, Oran Young and Clive Spash. chapters of a book were published in 2011-2012 The second summer school in the series was and the complete book manuscript is under as successful as the first and received excellent development (working title: ‘Environmental evaluations. An academic report from the 2011 Governance – the Role of Institutions’) in summer school was published in spring 2012 and co-operation with the publisher Edward Elgar in includes all the articles written by participants. England. Work is also in progress on a contract The summer school will not take place in 2013, with Routledge for a book with the working title but is being planned again for 2014. ‘Institutions and Co-operation’. An invitation has been extended to Giangiacomo Bravo from • Continued research on climate and development. Università degli Studi di Torino to come to This refers to: Noragric in order to co-operate on research within Research for the project ‘Poverty and sustainable the field of environmental action. The focus will be development impacts of REDD architecture; on decisions in large groups – a continuation of Options for equity, growth and the environment’. research carried out on the dynamics of small This project lasts from June 2010 until June 2013 groups (cf. Elinor Ostrom’s work). and is led by IIED (International Institute for Environmental Development) in London. Noragric • The new field of esearch:r Institutions for a (Arild Vatn) is responsible for the REDD pilot sustainable economy studies in Brazil, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda and Both fields of esearchr mentioned above have an Vietnam, which constitute the bulk of the overall emphasis on environmental governance. In this project. The research carried out in 2011-12 has new area of research we plan to extend the concentrated on the analysis of data from the analyses from the more limited fields of so-called ‘baseline’ project (carried out before environmental governance and development the introduction of REDD, with a focus on the economics to a study of the more general resource base, use of resources and institutions), economic institutions. The basis for this is the analyses of transaction costs, analyses of the observation that these institutions appear to process to introduce REDD and analyses of be more important for the environment and potential forms of compensation to the local development than environmental governance and community that will reduce deforestation. development politics separately. We particularly want to look at whether it is possible to develop • Research for the project ‘REDD Architecture economic institutions for a non-expanding in Tanzania: Assessment of REDD options for economy in rich countries in order to make more Livelihood Security and Sustainable Development’. room for growth in poor countries. The main focus This project started in January 2011 and is will be directed towards the private sector and the organised as part of the programme, ‘Climate possibility of changing motivational structures Change Impacts, Adaption and Mitigation through changing the institutions. We plan to (CCIAM)’. It is a co-operation between co-operate with Norwegian and foreign resear- researchers at Sokoine University of Agriculture chers from the following institutions: BI Norwegian (Morogoro, Tanzania) and Noragric from 2011 Business School, Norwegian Agricultural until the end of 2013, with the possibility of an Economics Research Institute, University of Oslo, extension until 2015. The field work has been University of Nordland, Humboldt University, carried out in the districts of Mbeya and Kondoa. University of Bocconi; University of Delft; The ‘baseline’ studies have been completed and University of Manchester; University of Sussex; include both biological data and carbon Vienna University of Economics and Business. estimates. Some analyses of transaction costs have also been carried out. This project involves Professor Vatn has also supervised several PhD and Master’s degree students, as well as holding 10 lectures at various international and national THEME conferences, workshops and meetings. An important aim of the summer school is network building and the provision of a meeting place for The project period for the Thor Heyerdahl teaching personnel, doctoral students and Professorship ends in 2012. There has been an researchers, in particular from Africa and Europe. on-going dialogue during the project period with regard to a continuation and the possibility of a According to Professor Vatn, the participants at The permanent Thor Heyerdahl Professorship. UMB Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School gain an and the Institute have had meetings with the increased insight into both the processes that create Ministry of Education and Research without environmental problems, as well as the strengths and having received any promises of extra funding weaknesses of different strategies to solve them. from the Norwegian Government. The signals from the Ministry are that UMB will need to find room for the initiative within its own framework. The ACTIVITIES Institute has had follow-up meetings with UMB The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School is during 2012, but UMB has so far not been able planned for the period 2011-2014. An academic to find available funds for the professorship within report from the 2011 summer school was published its budget. in spring 2012 and includes all the articles written by participants. The summer school will not take place in 2013, but is being planned again for 2014. 4.2. The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School in Environmental Governance 4.3. For seven successive years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) the Institute has SUMMARY organised The Thor Heyerdahl The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School is International Day, with an an initiative under the Thor Heyerdahl Professorship. It was organised for the first time in 2011 and has international guest lecturer received financial support from the Research speaking on a contemporary Council of Norway, UMB, the Fridthjof Nansen global issue Institute and The Thor Heyerdahl Institute. The second Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School, this time with a focus on Global SUMMARY Environmental Governance, was organised in For seven successive years (2006, 2007, 2008, 2012 and included the second course in the series, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) The Thor Heyerdahl “Institutions for Sustainable Development”. International Day has been organised with an international lecturer speaking on a global theme. The Nobel Prize winner in economics 2009, Professor Elinor Ostrom from Indiana University, In 2012 the Institute organised The Thor Heyerdahl USA (www.wikipedia), opened the summer school in International Day for the first time in co-operation 2011. In 2012 twenty-four PhD students and young with a foreign university, Pacific Lutheran University researchers from nineteen countries took part, while (PLU) in Seattle, USA. This university was the teaching staff consisted of both national and established by Norwegian Americans at the end of international lecturers. Among the well-known the 19th Century. The conference took the form of international lecturers were Frank Biermann, a two-day international symposium with the title Oran Young and Clive Spash. Both summer ‘Our Thirsty Planet’ and was extremely well schools have been successful and have attended by students and researchers from all received excellent evaluations. (Vatn, 2012) over the world.

A total of 51 young PhD students and researchers The Thor Heyerdahl International Day is an annual from over 20 countries have taken part in the conference devoted to a global issue and has had summer schools so far, while many international and the following titles: national experts have agreed to hold lectures. The 2006 ‘Global Identity’. International lecturer, author teaching staff at the summer schools has included Amin Maalouf, France/Lebanon. lecturers from foreign and Norwegian universities 2007 ‘The Polar Regions and the Environment’. and research institutes. International lecturer, Dr. Robert Corell, USA. 11 2008 ‘Indigenous Populations in the World’. all over the world discussing the issue of water. The International lecturer, Dr. Mary May Simon, target group for the symposium included students, Canada. researchers, PLU employees, as well as the Seattle 2009 ‘Fighting for the Environment’. International general public. Attendance was excellent with lecturer, Dr. Robert Corell, USA. approximately 1200 participants at the symposium. 2010 ‘Protection of the Global Environment’. International lecturer, Tom Steinberg (UK), founder of mySociety. The event was ACTIVITIES organised in co-operation with the Norwegian The Institute helped to plan the symposium together University of Science and Technology (NTNU). with PLU. It also organised conference lecturers and 2011 ‘Climate Politics – Do we have to wait for the was a sponsor of the event. UN? A polycentric approach to climate change?’ International lecturer was former Nobel Prize Professor Tvedt, UIO/UiB and Board Member winner in economics, Professor Elinor Ostrom, Østreng held lectures at the symposium. Tvedt gave Indiana University, USA. The event was The Thor Heyerdahl International Keynote Speech organised in co-operation with UMB. 2012: ‘A journey into the history of water, some 2012 ‘International symposium ‘Our Thirsty Planet’ perspectives’. The speech included a viewing of in co-operation with Pacific Lutheran Tvedt’s award-winning film about the history of University, Seattle, USA’. International water in a global perspective. Attendance was lecturers from all over the world. The excellent with approximately 500 people in the Norwegian lecturer was Professor Terje Tvedt, audience. Østreng lectured on the topic ‘Frozen University of Bergen / University of Oslo: Waters: The Geopolitics of Economy, Climate ‘Water and the Development of Human Change and Military Security in the Arctic Ocean’. Civilizations: Some Perspectives’. There was great interest in this lecture.

The aim of The Thor Heyerdahl International Day Board Chairman Pihl gave a presentation of the is to honour the achievements and memory of Institute at the opening of the symposium on Thor Heyerdahl, while at the same time making the 23 February and before Tvedt’s lecture on Institute visible nationally and internationally as a 24 February. Other measures to promote the forum for global issues. Over the years, the event Institute, including a large screen presentation, has been organised in co-operation with a variety banners, etc., meant that the Institute was well of organisations and universities in Norway and represented at the symposium. abroad. The target group for the conference includes sixth form colleges, students and the general public. As well as attending the symposium, the Board It is free of charge and open to everyone. members and administration of the Institute were invited to visit various Norwegian-American In 2013 The Thor Heyerdahl International Day will be communities in Seattle, including The American organised in October/November in co-operation Chamber of Commerce of Washington and the with The Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research Norwegian & Scandinavian Culture Center. (BCCR) at the University of Bergen. The theme will A presentation of the Institute was made and be ‘Water and the Environment’. Board Member Arnesen held a lecture.

THEME 4.4. From 2011/2012: In 2012 The Thor Heyerdahl International Day was Interdisciplinary Master’s Degree organised for the first time in co-operation with a in Cultural Heritage and Tourism foreign university. The Institute entered into a co-operative agreement with Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), Seattle, in 2011, and the result was SUMMARY a positive experience that was in line with agreed The MSc in International Tourism Management is an strategies for the profile of the conference. interdisciplinary Master’s degree open to students from all over the world. PLU organises a symposium on a global theme every second year. This year the theme was OUR The degree programme includes input from THIRSTY PLANET, 2012 Wang Symposium. The international meetings with Vestfold, Buskerud event took place over two days with lecturers from and Telemark County Councils, The Directorate for 12 Cultural Heritage in Norway (Riksantikvaren) as well to a dialogue with the University College of as partnership meetings between the Institute and Buskerud where there is an established Bachelor’s Glasgow Caledonian University (2004-2009). The degree in tourism. This has not so far led to an theme for these meetings was cultural monuments, increase in the number of Master’s degree students tourism and value creation. in 2012, but efforts will continue and should be seen in the context of the planned amalgamation of the The Master’s degree is interdisciplinary and unique University Colleges of Vestfold and Buskerud in in Europe. Tourism and cultural heritage is going 2014. through a process of change on a national, regional and local level. The type of expertise needed in the Feedback from Norwegian students who completed future will be different from that currently available the previous Master’s degree (MSc Cultural Heritage in Norway. The Master’s degree is intended to follow Studies, 2005-2008) set up by the partnership up the quality reform for higher education in Norway shows that they have all found relevant jobs in (Parliamentary white paper no. 27). This reform Norway after completion of their studies. All of them emphasises the importance of an extensive have noticed the positive advantage of establishing exchange of expertise across national borders. an international network and gaining expertise from Great Britain. The degree programme had a practical The Institute has previously applied for and had emphasis on partnerships between the public approved a scholarship scheme from Vestfold sector, private business and R&D, and this has County Council to be used to recruit Norwegian proven to be transferable to a Norwegian context. students to this degree programme. Norwegian students applied for the programme in 2011 and two scholarships were awarded. In 2012 there were no 4. 5. Local and regional initiatives suitable candidates. Recruitment efforts will continue in 2013. SUMMARY One of the prioritised activities of the Institute is THEME to be a national/international representative for The MSc in International Tourism Management is an development in a local and regional context. interdisciplinary Master’s degree that is different Vestfold County Council founded the Institute from other programmes currently available in and is an advisory partner in relation to initiatives Norway. The tradition in Great Britain of partnerships and strategies. In previous years there have been between the public and private sectors and R&D concrete co-operative projects between the two represents a different way of developing and organisations. In 2012, a process was started to marketing tourism and cultural monuments. prepare a framework agreement between the Feedback from the Directorate for Cultural Heritage Institute and the County Council. This will provide in Norway (Riksantikvaren), the Confederation of for better collaboration in areas of common interest, Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Innovation Norway including international co-operation, higher and the Enterprise Federation of Norway (Virke) education, sixth form colleges and co-operation regarding the new Master’s degree programme with the University College of Vestfold/Telemark. has been positive. Larvik Municipality and the Institute co-operate on a number of initiatives every year. In 2012 they ACTIVITIES organised an environmental day together and In 2012 efforts were made to promote the Master’s started work on the 100-year jubilee celebration for degree via a variety of educational channels. The Thor Heyerdahl in 2014. The Institute is an active programme has also been promoted within the contributor in the municipal steering committee. Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), Innovation Norway, the websites of Vestfold and From 2008-2010, after repeated requests from Telemark County Councils, as well as through the the Institute, Larvik Municipality, Vestfold County Institute. Council and the Institute implemented a local “Heyerdahl Town” project. The aim was to make The challenge in relation to the tourist sector in Larvik visible as the birthplace of Thor Heyerdahl. Norway is that the Norwegian tourist industry has Financing of the project was achieved through an extremely practical approach with few formal contributions from Larvik Municipality and Vestfold requirements for expertise. Priority has been given County Council. A previously approved local action

13 plan for the Institute was integrated into the worked together with the archivist from the Kon-Tiki Heyerdahl Town project and most of the aims that Museum to produce a report on the Sebra Film were outlined in the project plan have been realised. material. The Institute was an active contributor in the municipal steering committee for the project, and With regard to the Thor Heyerdahl material in Italy, from 2011/2012 the Institute has had responsibility the Institute has employed two archivists and one for the continuation of some of the initiatives. IT officer to evaluate and document the material there. An overview of the archive material in Sweden and Italy has been produced and is available at the THEME Institute. Further work on this will be carried out in In Norway and abroad many people have been and close co-operation with the Kon-Tiki Museum. An are interested in the life and work of Thor Heyerdahl, enquiry has also been submitted by the Institute and not least his values as bridge builder, challenger, the Museum to the Norwegian National Library. boundary breaker and his passion for the global environment, a multi-disciplinary approach and The premiere of the new Kon-Tiki film took place in human rights. He is one of the world’s most famous August 2012 at Kulturhuset Bølgen in Larvik. The Norwegians, born in Larvik, Vestfold. Institute was co-organiser and the event was attended by more than 1000 people, including the A new film about his most famous expedition, the actors, editors and others involved in making the Kon-Tiki Expedition in 1947, was launched in 2012. film. A Kon-Tiki sailing trip was organised in It has been seen by approximately 1 million connection the film launch. The balsa wood raft Norwegians and will be shown in 40 countries that was used for the Tangaroa Expedition and the outside Norway. The film has contributed to Kon-Tiki film sailed 26 stages, starting from the increased interest in Thor Heyerdahl, his expeditions Risør Wooden Boat Festival. For the gala premiere and values. The interest is noticeable for the national of the film, the raft sailed from Bygdøy to the institutions working with Thor Heyerdahl in Norway, Opera House in Bjørvika, Oslo. the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Thor Heyerdahl Institute. For the museum it has led to increased Anyone interested could register as a crew member public attention and for the Institute a number of for a stage of the trip along the coast and there was enquiries regarding projects and lectures, as well as great interest in this opportunity. The raft was also more traffic on its website and other social media. popular among visitors (in particular children and young adults) when it was moored in the various harbours. ACTIVITIES After the completion of the Heyerdahl Town project The Institute does not have its own premises and in 2010, the Institute took responsibility for is currently located in the Larvik municipal building. continuing a range of initiatives in 2012: It is working on a pilot project for a future national/ • Maintenance of Sebra Film’s film collection international Heyerdahl Centre in Larvik that could • Maintenance of Bjørn Heyerdahl’s archive material be used for R&D, conferences/seminars, exhibition/ in Colla Micheri, Italy experiences, teaching and activities for children and • Continuation of work on the Heyerdahl Collection young adults. This work is being carried out in close at Larvik Public Library co-operation with Larvik Municipality.

Swedish Sebra Film AB’s film collection of Thor Heyerdahl’s work on different expeditions over a 20-year period is of national/international value. The same is true for the family archive belonging to Thor Heyerdahl’s son, Bjørn Heyerdahl, in Colla Micheri, Italy. It contains comprehensive materials including letters, photographs, documents, manuscripts, etc.

In 2012 priority was given to obtaining an overview of the material stored in the archives belonging to Sebra Film and Bjørn Heyerdahl. The Institute has

14 5. Heyerdahl Room at Larvik Public Library

The Institute’s collection currently comprises Academic books that can be linked to the Institute’s approximately 550 books, videos and DVDs. areas of research are purchased in co-operation with Larvik Library. In 2012 the Institute has The collection is located in a separate Heyerdahl continued to supplement the collection of books in Room at Larvik Public Library and is the result of Thor Heyerdahl’s childhood home. These books are co-operation between the Institute and Larvik Public kept on the bookshelves and are available for Library since 2000. In 2009, in co-operation with the visitors to browse. The kindergartens in Larvik, local Heyerdahl Town project and Larvik Library, a the Thor Heyerdahl sixth form college (videregående separate Heyerdahl Room was established with its skole) and the frigate, KNM Thor Heyerdahl, have all own collection of books and other items. previously received Heyerdahl books as a gift from the Institute. According to the library, the room is frequently visited by local kindergartens and schools. A dialogue regarding the long-term future location of the Institute’s collection will become relevant when Books are purchased in co-operation with Larvik the Institute has permanent premises. Public Library on the basis of two types of collection: • A basic collection covering the academic areas corresponding to or bordering on the Institute’s areas of specialisation. • A collection by and about Thor Heyerdahl as seen in the context of the library’s own local collection. The library has a good local collection that, in addition to books, includes a unique selection of newspaper articles spanning several decades. The local collection is consolidated on a continuous basis and is a valuable resource for the Institute.

The purchasing of books for the Institute’s Heyerdahl book collection takes place in co-operation with a part-time employee linked to the Institute. This employee looks actively for books outside the usual channels. Flea markets, second-hand shops and antique shops in Norway are searched in the hunt for the best possible range, price and selection to add to the Institute’s collection.

15 6. F uture Areas of Focus (2012–2015)

From 2002 - 2012 the Institute has achieved a high level of fulfilment in relation to its defined strategies. On the basis of the work carried out during this period, the Institute aims to extend its level of ambition and achieve the following results in the future:

• Increase sponsorship funds and grants in order • Organise international seminars/workshops and to achieve a higher level of staffing, enable the offer Master’s degree programmes in partnership development of more projects and establish its with Glasgow Caledonian University and own permanent premises University Campus of Suffolk

• Convert the Thor Heyerdahl Professorship into • Be a partner in the development of a national a permanent position and international centre of expertise in Larvik

• Continue the Thor Heyerdahl International • Be an active value creator in the development Summer School as a school for young researchers of Larvik Municipality and the Vestfold Region

• Continue to organise The Thor Heyerdahl • Establish a Heyerdahl Medal / Heyerdahl Prize / International Day as an annual conference with Heyerdahl Scholarship a global theme. The location can be in Norway or abroad.

• Organise The Thor Heyerdahl Competition as a competition for sixth form colleges (videregående skoler) in Norway, linked to the theme of The Thor Heyerdahl International Day

16 7. Financial Situation and the Development of the Institute

Annual grants from Larvik Municipality, Vestfold have contributed 50% towards the cost of the County Council and the Norwegian Government professorship. provide the operating basis for The Thor Heyerdahl Institute. Given the existing pre-conditions, the Institute has worked in a goal-oriented manner and has tried to The Institute is financed through grants towards exploit all opportunities for results within a time- operating expenses and non-restricted trust limited period. Initiatives have been implemented funds. The financial situation of the Institute was in relation to previous years’ applications for strengthened considerably in 2011 by the approval Government funding and new ideas have been of its application to use previously restricted trust taken into consideration along the way. All in all, funds from Larvik Municipality and Vestfold County the Institute is developing well and has a series of Council, a total of NOK 4 million. results to show from its involvement in local, regional, national and international projects. In order to show consideration to the weak financial A market economist was employed on a 50% situation of Larvik Municipality, no operating funds three-year contract in 2012. This position is being were granted from Larvik Municipality for 2012, but financed through the Institute’s own limited means. funds will be allocated for 2013 and there is a stated intention to continue to do so for the rest of the Other administrative work is achieved using financial planning period 2014-2016. temporary staff for specific projects. In the future there is still a need for access to more expertise in According to a decision made by the executive order to be able to build on the achievements made committee in Larvik Municipality (Strategidokument so far. Additional personnel resources at the Institute 2013-2016, kst-sak 208/1212), it was agreed to are also needed in order to manage tasks such as grant The Thor Heyerdahl Institute NOK 250 000 in archiving and general office work. 2013. An equivalent sum has been included in the budget for the years up to and including 2016. For the continued development of quantity and quality at the Institute a different type of organisation Vestfold County Council has approved an annual is required in order to consolidate the achievements operating grant of NOK 500 000 for the financial made so far and maintain the unique potential of the planning period 2013-2016. Institute.

In both 2012 and 2013 the expenses of the Institute The Institute does not have its own premises and is have been adjusted to fit its income. An extra currently located in the Larvik municipal building. part-time position from autumn 2012 is being It is working on a pilot project for a future national/ financed as a result of an Institute decision to use international Heyerdahl Centre in Larvik that could saved funds. Both for 2012 (without a grant from be used for R&D, conferences/seminars, exhibition/ Larvik Municipality) and for 2013 (with a grant of experiences, teaching and activities for children and NOK 250 000), the Institute’s expenses have been young adults. This work is being carried out in close adjusted to match its income. co-operation with Larvik Municipality. Office space for the Institute is also planned within the centre. Previously reserved funds have been used to establish a 4-year Thor Heyerdahl Professorship In 2014 it will be 100 years since the birth of Thor (2008-2012) in co-operation with the Norwegian Heyerdahl. A Thor Heyerdahl anniversary celebration University of Life Sciences (UMB). Both institutions is being planned with various activities throughout Norway.

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18 8. ACCOUNTS 2012

The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, all activity

8.1.

Profit & Loss Account Note 31.12.12 Budget 2012 31.12.11

Operating income Grant from Vestfold County Council 500 000 500 000 500 000 Grant from Larvik Municipality 0 0 500 000 Grant from Norwegian Government 1 195 000 1 170 000 1 159 000 Other income 11 900 0 60 000 Total operating income 1 1 706 900 1 670 000 2 219 000

Operating costs Salary and social costs 2 959 949 850 000 825 532 Short-term employment costs 2 57 348 75 000 271 899 The Thor Heyerdahl Int. Summer School 200 000 200 000 200 000 Cultural events 46 524 Professorship 0 0 233 300 Auditor’s fee 2 30 000 50 000 37 062 Accountant’s fee 65 759 80 000 73 030 Office costs/meetings/courses 65 488 60 000 47 974 Travel and allowance costs 126 720 40 000 220 982 Scholarship scheme, Master’s degree 0 0 60 000 Thor Heyerdahl International Day 190 534 180 000 288 430 Marketing/Web/materials 284 495 100 000 244 860 Other operating costs 28 924 39 000 75 919 Total operating costs 2 055 740 1 674 000 2 578 988

Operating profit/loss -348 840 -4 000 -359 988

Financial income and costs Financial income 225 555 220 000 221 925 Financial costs 267 1 000 735 Net financial costs 225 288 219 000 221 190 Annual profit/loss -123 552 215 000 -138 798

Allocated to other equity -123 552 215 000 -138 798 Allocated equity with external restrictions Total revaluations and transfers -123 552 215 000 -138 798

19 The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, all activity

8.2.

Balance Sheet Note 31.12.12 31.12.11

Fixed Assets Current assets Other receivables 20 044 0 Bank account DNB 7058.06.70847 8 458 117 694 Bank account tax deductions 66 066 31 129 Deposits DnB 6 776 919 6 772 754 Total current assets 6 871 487 6 921 577 Total fixed assets 6 871 487 6 921 577

Equity and Liabilities Equity and liabilities Equity paid in Founding equity 3 200 000 200 000 Total equity paid in 200 000 200 000

Other equity 6 235 441 6 358 993 Equity with externally imposed restrictions 67 787 67 787 Total accrued equity 3 6 303 228 6 426 780 Total equity 6 503 228 6 626 780

Liabilities Short-term liabilities Accounts payable 100 524 70 155 Tax deductions and other deductions 45 475 31 086 Funds owed 0 0 Grant – Master’s scholarship scheme 100 000 100 000 Other short-term liabilities 122 260 93 556 Total short-term liabilities 368 259 294 797 Total liabilities 368 259 294 797 Total equity and liabilities 6 871 487 6 921 577

20 Oslo, 19 March 2013

Knut Pihl Hilde Lise Lindhjem Borgir Chairman of the Board Deputy Chairperson

Erling Storm Liv Arnesen Board Member Board Member

Willy Østreng Arne Hjeltnes Board Member Board Member

Ingjerd Hoem Board Member

Beate Bjørge Managing Director

21 8.3. Notes

Note 1 - Accounting principles, important items in the accounts The annual accounts consist of a Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Notes, prepared in accordance with Norwegian legislation for trust funds, Norwegian accounting law and generally accepted Norwegian accounting practices for small businesses as per 31 December 2011. The annual accounts are based on the fundamental principles and classification of assets and liabilities as defined in accounting legislation. With regard to the use of accounting principles and presentation of transactions and other details, particular emphasis has been placed on financial realities, not merely legal form.

Timing of recorded income and costs In an ideal organisation income is recorded in connection with an activity, i.e. the income is recorded in the accounts in the same period as the activity that earns the income takes place. Grants awarded in a particular year are recorded in the accounts in the year the grant is received.

Costs are recorded in connection with the activity that involves spending. Costs that cannot be directly linked to income are recorded in the accounts as and when they occur.

Note 2 - Salary costs / Number of employees / Allowances / Pensions etc. Average number of work years: 1

Salary costs 2012 2011 Salaries 724 496 635 148 National insurance costs 115 780 101 996 Other personnel costs 119 673 88 388 Salary costs 959 949 825 532

Remuneration (leadership positions) Managing Director Board Salaries 651 566 Other remuneration 6 000 Total 657 566

Auditor The auditing fee for 2012 was NOK 30 000, including consulting services. This includes Value Added Tax (VAT).

Short-term employment costs The item “short-term employment costs” comprises fees paid to personnel on short-term employment contracts.

Pension The organisation is legally obliged to maintain a pension scheme for its employees. The organisation has entered into an agreement that fulfils this legal requirement.

22 Note 3 - Equity

Equity: Founding Restricted equity Other equity equity Ministry of Education (operations) Equity 01.01.2012 200 000 67 787 6 358 993 Annual profit/loss -123 552 Equity 31.12.2012 200 000 67 787 6 235 441

Founding equity Vestfold County Council granted the founding equity for the Institute and has the right to this sum in the event the organisation should be dissolved.

Equity with externally imposed restrictions The Ministry of Education and Research approved an original grant of NOK 5 million. This grant is intended to be used to strengthen Norway’s international status, stimulate the development of expertise in interdisciplinary research, defend the right to free speech and spread knowledge about the life and work of Thor Heyerdahl.

The Office of the Auditor General (Riksrevisjonen) has the right to check that these funds are used as intended. An annual grant of NOK 500 000 each from the BTV Region, Vestfold County Council and Larvik Municipality was agreed up to and including 2011. The annual payments are recorded as income in the year the money is transferred from the Regional Planning Council. The money has been allocated to the project ‘Development of Partnerships in an International Framework’ and is paid out on presentation of the audited project accounts. NOK 1 159 000 was received from the Norwegian Ministry of Culture in 2011.

In 2008 Vestfold County Council approved a grant of NOK 200 000 to a scholarship scheme for the Master’s degree (MSc) in Cultural Heritage Studies. NOK 40 000 of this was used for scholarship funding in 2008, and NOK 60 000 was used in 2011. There is NOK 100 000 remaining. The county auditors have the right to check that the grant is used for the purposes described in the scholarship approval.

A four-year co-operative agreement (from the beginning of 2008 until the end of 2011) was set up between the Institute and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB). The Institute approved a contribution of NOK 2 333 333 to the Thor Heyerdahl Professorship for 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

See attached project accounts for more details.

23 8.4. The Thor Heyerdahl Institute, operations

Institutional operations 31.12.12

Operating income Grant from Vestfold County Council 500 000 Grant from Larvik Municipality 0 Grant from the Norwegian Government 1 195 000 Other income Total operating income 1 695 000

Operating costs Salary and social costs 959 949 Short-term employment costs/other fees 57 348 The Thor Heyerdahl International Summer School 200 000 Auditor’s fee 30 000 Accountant’s fee 65 759 Office costs/meetings/courses 65 488 Travel costs 126 720 Marketing/Web/materials 284 495 Other operating costs 28 924 Total operating costs 1 818 683 Operating profit/loss -123 683

Financial income and costs Financial income 225 555 Financial costs 267 Net financial costs 225 288 Annual profit/loss 101 605

24 8.5. Thor Heyerdahl Memorial Fund, project accounts

Thor Heyerdahl Memorial Fund, project accounts 31.12.12

Operating income Grant from the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research 0 Memorial Fund balance, not used 0 Total operating income 0

Operating costs (Including salary, indirect costs and operations) 0 Total costs associated with professorship 0 0 Total operating costs 0 Annual profit/loss 0

Memorial Fund balance 01.01.2012 67 787 Accumulated Memorial Fund balance 31.12.2012 67 787

25 8.6. The Thor Heyerdahl International Day, project accounts

The Thor Heyerdahl International Day, project accounts 31.12.12

Operating income Total operating income 0 Total operating income 0

Operating costs Heyerdahl Day, event administration, salary and social costs Marketing/materials 15 551 Design/programme/symposium 10 000 The Thor Heyerdahl Competition 0 Misc. short-term employment costs 10 000 Terje Tvedt (travel, fee) 10 652 Reception 0 Dinner, international lecturer 0 Travel costs 144 331 Miscellaneous other costs 0 Total Heyerdahl Day costs 190 534 190 534 Total operating costs 190 534 Annual profit/loss -190 534

26 8.7. Master’s Degree Scholarship Scheme

Master’s Degree Scholarship Scheme 31.12.12

Operating income Scholarship grant received 0 Total operating income 0

Operating costs Salary and social costs 0 Scholarships awarded 0 Meeting and course costs 0 Travel costs 0 Other costs 0 Total operating costs 0 Profit/loss 0

Available funds 2012 100 000 Accumulated result, available funds as per 31.12.2012 100 000

8.8. Cultural Project, Larvik Church

C ultural Project, Larvik Church 31.12.12

Operating income Income from tickets 11 900 Total operating income 11 900

Operating costs Church, rental costs 3 760 Flowers/gifts 2 974 Printed matter, tickets/posters 11 550 Advertisements 16 975 Boat trip, M/S Norsol 0 Other costs (meetings, meals) 3 370 Total operating costs 38 629 Profit/loss -26 729

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28 DIRE C TOR S ’

S T ATEMENT

29 9. Directors’ Statement 2012

Information about the nature academic foundation in the Institute’s main of the activities and how objective. the Institute is run

The Thor Heyerdahl Institute was founded by S tatement regarding the Vestfold County Council in 2000 and is located in assumption of continued operations Larvik, the birthplace of Thor Heyerdahl. The main objective of the Institute is to honour the memory The financial foundation for the Institute’s operations of Thor Heyerdahl and to initiate new projects in is secured through annual grants from Larvik his footsteps. Municipality and Vestfold County Council, as well as from the Norwegian State budget. The Institute The Institute aims to consolidate and develop the is financed by way of grants towards operating principles and ideals of Thor Heyerdahl within expenses and non-restricted trust funds. The interdisciplinary research, international dialogue / financial situation of the Institute was strengthened multi-cultural collaboration and protection of considerably in 2011 by the approval of its the global environment. application to use previously restricted trust funds from Larvik Municipality and Vestfold The statutes of the Institute include: County Council, a total of NOK 4 million.

The Institute has the These funds are not intended to cover daily following objectives: operations, but will be used for activities as part of a stronger fund strategy. • To promote knowledge about and continue Thor Heyerdahl’s research Out of respect for the weak financial situation of the and development ideals municipality, Larvik Municipality did not approve the Institute’s application for operating funds for 2012. • To pave the way for international However, funds were granted for 2013 and the social dialogue and debate through intention is that they will also be granted for the international conferences and rest of the financial planning period 2014-2016. similar events The NOK 500 000 reduction in operating funds is • To make visible and strengthen considerable and the Institute has had to draw on saved funds during this period. It has also tried to Norway’s international status keep event costs to a minimum.

The Institute is involved in local, regional, national There were no changes in the regional or national and international projects within the areas of culture, grants in 2012. In response to an application from scientific knowledge and business. The projects the Institute, Vestfold County Council granted have a multi-disciplinary profile and a broad

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annual operating funds of NOK 500 000 for the Work was started in 2012 on establishing official financial planning period 2013-2016. framework agreements with Vestfold County Council and Larvik Municipality. These framework In accordance with the Norwegian Accounting agreements will include concrete action plans to Act §3-3, it is confirmed that the preparation of the provide the Institute with a better structural format accounts is based on an assumption of continued when working with these organisations. This will operations. Quarterly accounts are submitted to improve the balance in terms of the relationship the Board of Directors and management of the between expectations and financial contributions. Institute for review and evaluation. Alongside the achievement of results, it has been important to continuously develop the organisation and profile Working environment of the Institute. The Institute administration comprises one In 2012 priority was given to discussing the permanent employee, a managing director in continued development of the Institute in relation 100% position. In 2012 an additional administrative to the following strategic choices: employee was recruited to the Institute. The position • Continued consolidation of the Institute’s profile of market economist is a 50% appointment for three • How the Institute can continue to increase the years, financed using the Institute’s own limited Norwegian focus on Heyerdahl in the future funds. Other administrative work is carried out by people employed on short-term contracts. There is A joint seminar with the Kon-Tiki Museum, still a need to increase the level of expertise at the Board of Directors and administration of the Institute, both on the basis of results achieved and Institute drafted the following: in order to cater for the co-ordination of future tasks. • How can the Museum and Institute give the Heyerdahl focus in Norway a continued “lift” in Larvik Municipality has provided one office in the the future? municipal building for use by the Institute. The • Which concrete future ideas/projects should be working environment is considered satisfactory. In developed? the long term it will be desirable and necessary for the • In which areas is there potential for research Institute to have its own permanent premises in Larvik. co-operation between the Institute and the Museum? In 2012 the Board of Directors consisted of three • How can the two organisations co-operate women and four men. Equality between the sexes in relation to the 100-year anniversary of is represented by the Directors’ stated aim for the Thor Heyerdahl in 2014? future composition of the Board.

A joint committee with representatives from both There have not been any reported occurrences of organisations will evaluate various alternatives for serious incidents at work or accidents resulting in the future focus on Heyerdahl. major material damage or personal injury during the year. 31 External environment content in the various projects, while at the same time maintaining continuity. Our experience so far The Institute has the use of one office in the Larvik is that the image and reputation of the Institute municipal building. This has no polluting effect on benefits from combining continuity with the the external environment. development of new content.

In 2014 it will be 100 years since the birth of Explanation of the annual accounts Thor Heyerdahl. A Thor Heyerdahl anniversary celebration is being planned with a variety of The 2012 accounts indicate an overall negative activities taking place in Norway. The Institute annual result despite the fact that the Institute’s will co-operate with Larvik Municipality and the operational accounts showed a profit. The Kon-Tiki Museum in the organisation of the background for this is that the costs of anniversary events. The Thor Heyerdahl International Day were covered using non-restricted trust funds and this disposal of funds is recorded as a deficit in Basis for the evaluation of the accounting terms (because the non-restricted trust future development of the Institute funds were recorded as income in 2010). In the project accounts no income has been allocated to 2012 has been a positive and stable year for the this activity in 2012. The financing of the project is Institute. In the opinion of the Board of Directors thus within the general allocation of funds. and management the financial situation of the Institute is satisfactory. The employment of a new The Board of Directors and management are of the administrative employee with responsibility for opinion that the annual accounts give a correct seeking sponsorship funds can strengthen the indication of the Institute’s financial situation at the financial situation of the Institute. Defined future end of the year. The Institute has had a high level of strategy for the Institute emphasises the need for goal achievement in relation to defined strategies for even more specific areas of focus and angles of 2012. approach in order to improve operational earnings and secure the future financial situation.

Short description of the long-term The aim for the future is increased staffing, a more strategies and plans for the period secure financial situation and separate premises for up to 2014 the Institute. The budget application for Norwegian Government funding in 2014 uses the results achieved so far as a point of departure for increased The Thor Heyerdahl Institute has initiated a series of support. It also documents an increase in activities national, international, regional and local projects. and includes the fact that 2014 is the 100 year It has built up a project portfolio over many years anniversary of the birth of Thor Heyerdahl. and has gained experience from a variety of multi- disciplinary projects in co-operation with Norwegian On the basis of the measures implemented this and foreign universities, at different levels of year, as well as the Institute’s reputation and status bureaucracy and with a range of organisations. in general, the Board believes that the Institute should experience a positive development in its The Institute has consolidated a varied project results in the years to come. An aim for the future is portfolio during the period 2002-2012. It has been a to increase contributions to the operational and strategic choice to focus on the development of new yield funds at the Institute’s disposal. 32 Oslo, 19 March 2013

Knut Pihl Hilde Lise Lindhjem Borgir Chairman Deputy Chairperson

Erling Storm Liv Arnesen Board Member Board Member

Willy Østreng Arne Hjeltnes Board Member Board Member

Ingjerd Hoem Board Member

Beate Bjørge Managing Director

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT AUDITOR’S REPORT Report on the Financial Statements WeStatement have audited regarding the accompanying annual accounts financial statements of Stiftelsen Thor Heyerdal-Instituttet showingWe have a auditedloss of NOK the annual 138 798. financial The financial statements statements of the foundation, comprise the The balance Thor sheetHeyerdahl as at Institute,31 Decembershowing a2011 deficit, the ofincome NOK statement123 552. forThe thefinancial year then statements ended, and comprise a summary the Balanceof significant Sheet as at ac31counting December policies 2012 and and other the Profit explanatory & Loss information. Account for the year then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. The Board of Directors and the Managing Director’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements TheDirectors’ Board of responsibility Directors and for the the Managing financial Director statements are responsible for the preparation and fair presentationThe Board of Directorsthese financial and Managing statements Director in accordance are responsible with the Norwegianfor the preparation Accounting and Actthe trueand accountingand fair presentation standards and of thesepractices financial generally statements accepted in inaccordance Norway, andwith for Norwegian such internal legislation control asand thegood Board accounting of Directors practices. and the This Managing responsibility Director includes determine any isinternal necessary control to enable that the the Board and preparationManaging ofDirector financial consider statements necessary that are in freeorder from to make material possible misstatement, the preparation whether of duefinancial to fraud orstatements error. that are free from misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

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AnAn audit audit involves involves performing performing procedures procedures to to obtain obtain audit audit evidence evidence about about the the amounts amounts and and disclosuresdisclosures in in the the financial financial statements. statements. The The procedures procedures selected selected depend depend on theon the auditor’s auditor’s judgment, judgment,including including the assessment the assessment of the risks of thofe material risks of misstatementmaterial misstatement of the financial of the financial statements, whether statements,due to fraud whether or error. due In to making fraud or these error. risk In assessmentsmaking those the risk auditor assessments, takes into the consideration auditor considers internalinternal control control relevant relevant to to the the entity’s Institute’s preparation preparation and fairand presentationtrue and fair ofpresentation the financial of the statementsfinancial instatements. order to design The aim audit of thisprocedures is to design that areaudit appropriate procedures in thatthe circumstances,are appropriate but in thenot forcircumstances, the purpose of but expressing not for the an purpose opinion ofon expressing the effectiveness an opinion of the on entity’s the effectiveness internal control. of the An auditInstitute’s also includes internal evaluating control. An the audit appropriateness also includes of an accounting evaluation policies of the appropriatenessused and the of reasonablenessaccounting policies of accounting used and estimates the reasonableness made by management, of accounting as estimates well as evaluating made by the overall presentationmanagement, of asthe well financial as an statements.evaluation of the overall presentation of the financial statements.

WeWe believe believe that that the the audit audit evidence evidence we we have have obtained obtained is issufficient sufficient and and appropriate appropriate to toprovide provide a basisa basis for forour our audit audit opinion. opinion.

OpinionConclusion InIn our our opinion, opinion, the the financial financial statements statements are have prepared been inprepared accordance in accordance with the law with and legislation regulations and andregulations give a true to andgive fair a true view and of fairthe viewfinancial of the position state of of the Stiftelsen Institute’ Thors affairs Heyerdal as at- Instituttet31 December as at 312012 December and of 2011,its result and (profit/loss) of its financial for performancethe year then for ended the yearin accordance then ended Norwegianin accordance accounting with thelegislation, Norwegian regulations Accounting and Act good and accounting accounting practices. standards and practices generally accepted in Norway.

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Statement regarding other factors ReportConclusion on Other regarding Legal the and Directors’ Regulatory Statement Requirements OpinionOn the basison the of Board our audit of Directors’ of the financial report statements as described above, we believe that the Basedinformation on our containedaudit of the in financial the Directors’ statements Statement as described regarding above, the financial it is our opinion statements that theand informationassumption presentedof continued in the operations Board of are Directors’ consistent report with concerning the financial the financialstatements statements and in and theaccordance going concern with existingassumption legislation is consistent and regulations. with the financial statements and complies with the law and regulations. Conclusion regarding registration and documentation OpinionOn the basison Accounting of our audit Registration of the financial and Documentation statements as described above and the control Basedprocedures on our we audit have of foundthe financial necessary statements in relation as describedto the International above, and Standard control procedureson Assurance we haveEngagements considered (ISAE) necessary 3000, in “Assuranceaccordance withEngagements the International Other Than Standard Audits on or Assurance Reviews of Historical EngagementsFinancial Information”, (ISAE) 3000, we «Assurance believe that Engagements the management Other has than fulfilled Audits its or dutyReviews to ensure of Historical proper and Financialtransparent Information», registration itand is ourdocumentation opinion that ofthe the management Institute’s financialhas fulfilled disclosures its duty to in produce accordance a properwith Norwegian and clearly legislation set out registration and good and accounting documentation practices. of the Stiftelsen Thor Heyerdal- Instituttet accounting information in accordance with the law and bookkeeping standards and practicesConclusion generally regarding accepted administration in Norway. and allocation of funds On the basis of our audit of the financial statements as described above and the control Opinionprocedures on distributions we have found and necessary administration in relation to the International Standard on Assurance BasedEngagements on our audit (ISAE) of the 3000, financial we believe statements that the as Institute’sdescribed above,administration and control and procedures allocation ofwe havefunds considered is in accordance necessary with in theaccordance law, the objectiveswith the International of the Institute Standard and other on Assurance statutes. Engagements (ISAE) 3000, «Assurance Engagements Other than Audits or Reviews of Historical Financial Information», it is our opinion that the foundation's administration and distributions are inLarvik, accordance 19 March with 2013laws and regulations, the foundation's objectives and articles of association. KPMG AS

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