Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

Comments to expenditures 2008 and 2009 in table 4:

Revenue distribution:

The activity level in 2009 increased significantly with MNOK 13,8 compared to 2008. The total revenues in 2009 were MNOK 56,7 and the increased revenues were covered by a corresponding increase in fundraising 2009 up to MNOK 57,1. Net sales in Marine area increased with MNOK 6,5. This capacity was higher in 2009 with 2 more employees and 1 staff returned from maternity leave 2009. Also significant more use of consultants and more income from workshops and travels. The Marine Programme received additional contribution from MoFa and used funding carried over from 2008. Regional Fields revenues increased with MNOK 7 in total costs, more than half of this is related to direct costs for Environment & Security activities, FK Youth exchange programme and a significant increase in number of publications. Revenue from the Polar Programme has been rather stable and the activities in 2009 continued as in 2008 without having the new Head of Polar manager in place. Consultancy revenue is generated from time bookings employees and fixed consultants with markup to cover overhead costs and profit. With MNOK 39,8 this equals 70% of total GRID Revenue 2009. In 2009 costs for fixed consultants was MNOK 3,9 higher than 2008. Revenue from Subcontractors, Travel-, IT-and other expenses is generated from costs of sales on projects plus 13% mark-up. In 2008 there were no mark-up on travel costs to cover overhead costs. Breakdown of actual revenue:

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