We research how Norwegian municipalities can function and develop in the best possible way. This involves a particular focus on mapping, analyzing, understanding, and further developing the municipalities’ role as community developers, service providers, and democratic arenas. Since its establishment, Telemark Research has been a leading actor in research on municipal and regional development.
Central to our research are questions related to municipal economy, governance, and financing of the municipal sector. After working closely with Norwegian municipalities for nearly 40 years, we have developed an in-depth theoretical and historical understanding of municipal governance, which we combine with deep insight into practical fields.
We also have national expertise in analyzing and understanding the connections between population development, business development, attractiveness, and place development. Such analyses are crucial for planning, facilitation, and development of municipal activities.
Our research also includes solutions for managing tasks and conducting innovation and development work both internally within organizations and in collaboration with other municipalities and actors.
Our important clients include municipalities, intermunicipal collaborations, county municipalities, state administrators, KS, directorates, ministries, and the Research Council of Norway.
Our environment has been represented in several national committees, including those on municipal structure, business development, and municipal economy.
