The tourism industry has a great potential for increased value creation, especially in district Norway. To succeed, it is important to develop attractive destinations that provide a comprehensive experience for the tourists. Norges Vel has prepared a report that provides an overview of such offers along the Fjord Pilgrim Route that are not found in the public destination companies.

Many farmers possess skills and agricultural equipment that can be of great value for the local communities in which they live. The Royal Norwegian Society for Development saw the potential in farmers grouping together to supply various services, and today rural services groups have an annual turnover in excess of 200 million kroner.

Rapeseed has long traditions in Norway, but not as a food oil. The Royal Norwegian Society for Development had the idea of developing a rapeseed oil suitable for food preparation and followed the process all the way through until Odelia was available on the shelves of the shops. Today, 270 000 litres per year are sold of this rapeseed oil.

On behalf of the Follo Advisory Board, the Royal Norwegian Society for Development has responsibility for the new business advice service in Norway’s Follo region.

The Royal Norwegian Society for Development has developed “Regional Matkultur” (Culinary Heritage) to become the region’s largest network for food producers, food-related companies, wholesalers, food outlets and farm or specialist shops, and this work has contributed to increased turnover for about 90 members.

We are intending to contribute to the establishment of a new Norwegian algae trade - from research and development to pilot projects, cultivation, marketing and sales. We are establishing meeting places and creating links between relevant bodies, organising pilot projects and arranging conferences.

The Royal Norwegian Society for Development has long experience of advising on the correct use of fertilisers, meaning that farmers save both money and the environment. As well as holding courses and lectures in collaboration with the Norwegian agricultural advisory service, the Royal Norwegian Society for Development has also published brochures on the subject.

Bio-coal is an effective soil-improvement additive as well as a good climate initiative for carbon storage. The Royal Norwegian Society for Development is working to promote the use of bio-coal in Norwegian agriculture through practical application and knowledge transfer, and by gathering relevant bodies into an inter-disciplinary skills base.

Less than 21 percent of the population of Tanzania have access to electrical power and demand is increasing. In order to help increase well-being through environmentally-friendly energy and new jobs, the Royal Norwegian Society for Development has established an incubator for business development based on renewable energy.