Riina Kiik
About
I was born in Tartu, Estonia. In 2006, I earned a PhD in social policy and administration from the University of Tartu in Estonia. Since September 2007, I have been employed at NTNU. I was the head of the Department of Social Work and Health Science from January 10, 2013, to December 31, 2016, and from January 1, 2017, to July 31, 2021, at the Department of Social Work. From January 2025, I have been elected as the president of NASSW (Nordic Association of Schools of Social Work). Since 2022, I have been the leader of NFO (National Professional Body) for social work and welfare studies at UHR. Between 1985-1990, I studied history at the University of Tartu and graduated as a history teacher. In the early 1990s, I moved to Stockholm to study at the School of Social Work at Stockholm University, where I completed a master's degree in 1997. In August 1997, I started as a lecturer at the University of Tartu. I have participated in many evaluation projects under the Ministry of Social Affairs in Estonia. I have also worked as an interpreter and translator in theater contexts and when Estonia applied for EU membership in 2000-2003. Additionally, I have many years of experience with Nordic colleagues in adult education.
Publications
2025
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Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
En solid bok med glimrende eksempler – les og bli inspirert | Fontene.no.
Fontene forskning
Book review
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Huiskes, Fleurtje;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Navigating daily life in Norwegian society: immigrants’ integration through voluntary organizations.
Nordic Social Work Research
Academic article
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Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen;
Ellingsen, Ingunn Tollisen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Understanding substance use patterns among adolescent girls in Norway through the lens of mattering.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
2023
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Sirotkina, Reeli;
Kiik, Riina;
Kriisk, Kersti;
Mitendorf, Airi.
(2023)
Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia.
Academic chapter
2022
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Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2022)
Samarbejdsutfordring i praksisforskning- et norsk eksempel.
Academic chapter
2021
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Wenaas, Merethe;
Andersson, Helle Wessel;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
User involvement in interprofessional team meetings within services for substance use disorders.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
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Wenaas, Merethe;
Bahl, Nina Kavita Heggen;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
Patient Assessments of the Factors Facilitating and Impeding User Involvement During the First Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment.
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
Academic article
2019
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Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2019)
Support on the way to adulthood: challenges in the transition between social welfare systems.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
2018
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Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø;
Kiik, Riina;
Juul, Randi.
(2018)
Children’s encounters with professionals – recognition and respect during collaboration.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
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Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll;
Kiik, Riina;
Sandoval, Hugo.
(2018)
The role of social workers under neoliberal ideology at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV).
Academic chapter
2016
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Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2016)
Nurses’ emotional challenges in providing
home care in Norway.
The Nordic Journal of Nursing Research (NJNR)
Academic article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Kiik, Riina;
Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2016)
Constructing togetherness throughout the phases of dementia:
a qualitative study exploring how spouses maintain relationships
with partners with dementia who live in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
2015
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Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Forlenget barndom og forlenget foreldreskap.
Fontene forskning
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Do we need book reviews?.
Nordic Social Work Research
Editorial
2014
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Førsund, Linn Hege;
Skovdahl, Kirsti;
Kiik, Riina;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2014)
The loss of a shared lifetime: a qualitative study exploring spouses’ experiences of losing couplehood with their partner with dementia living in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
2013
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Aasback, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll.
(2013)
Brukermedvirkning i arbeidsevnevurderingen.
Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning
Academic article
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Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
Selv om jeg ikke følte meg rolig inni: En kvalitativ studie om hjemmesykepleieres følelsesmessige utfordringer.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Master thesis
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Nygård, Kristin;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
NAV-mottaket – en arena for fagutvikling?.
Academic chapter
2012
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Grønningsæter, Arne Backer;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Implementing social policy - social workers' experience from Estonia and Norway :.
Journal of Comparative Social Work
Academic article
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Juberg, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Johansen, Per Erling.
(2012)
"Alt henger på boligen- vi får ikke gjort noe uten den": Sosialfaglige utfordringer blant ungdom ( 16-23) i Trondheim som har rusvansker og boligbehov.
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
Research report
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Tronvoll, Inger Marii;
Wangberg, Roar;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Kan filosofikurs styrke grunnlaget for brukermedvirkning hos unge sosialhjelpsmottagere?.
Academic chapter
2011
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Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2011)
Integrasjon mellom teori og praksis.
Academic chapter
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Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2011)
Inger Marii Tronvoll 60 år - et festskrift.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Research report
2009
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Kiik, Riina;
Sirotkina, Reeli.
(2009)
Üliõpilased ja nende juhendajad sotsiaaltöö praktikast Tartu Ülikoolis ja Sør-Trøndelagi kolledžis.
Sotsiaaltöö
Academic article
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Grønningsæter, Arne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
'My work is exciting' - social workers in Estonia compared to Norway.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
Et viktig bidrag til faglitteraturen.
Fontene forskning
Book review
2008
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
Research report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis- kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
NTNU Trykk
Research report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Research report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
Research report
Journal publications
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
En solid bok med glimrende eksempler – les og bli inspirert | Fontene.no.
Fontene forskning
Book review
-
Huiskes, Fleurtje;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Navigating daily life in Norwegian society: immigrants’ integration through voluntary organizations.
Nordic Social Work Research
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina;
Sirotkina, Reeli.
(2009)
Üliõpilased ja nende juhendajad sotsiaaltöö praktikast Tartu Ülikoolis ja Sør-Trøndelagi kolledžis.
Sotsiaaltöö
Academic article
-
Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2016)
Nurses’ emotional challenges in providing
home care in Norway.
The Nordic Journal of Nursing Research (NJNR)
Academic article
-
Grønningsæter, Arne Backer;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Implementing social policy - social workers' experience from Estonia and Norway :.
Journal of Comparative Social Work
Academic article
-
Aasback, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll.
(2013)
Brukermedvirkning i arbeidsevnevurderingen.
Tidsskrift for velferdsforskning
Academic article
-
Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Forlenget barndom og forlenget foreldreskap.
Fontene forskning
Academic article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Skovdahl, Kirsti;
Kiik, Riina;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2014)
The loss of a shared lifetime: a qualitative study exploring spouses’ experiences of losing couplehood with their partner with dementia living in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
-
Tysnes, Ingunn Barmen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2019)
Support on the way to adulthood: challenges in the transition between social welfare systems.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø;
Kiik, Riina;
Juul, Randi.
(2018)
Children’s encounters with professionals – recognition and respect during collaboration.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Førsund, Linn Hege;
Kiik, Riina;
Skovdahl, Kirsti-Iren;
Ytrehus, Siri.
(2016)
Constructing togetherness throughout the phases of dementia:
a qualitative study exploring how spouses maintain relationships
with partners with dementia who live in institutional care.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (JCN)
Academic article
-
Wenaas, Merethe;
Andersson, Helle Wessel;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
User involvement in interprofessional team meetings within services for substance use disorders.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
-
Wenaas, Merethe;
Bahl, Nina Kavita Heggen;
Kiik, Riina;
Juberg, Anne.
(2021)
Patient Assessments of the Factors Facilitating and Impeding User Involvement During the First Phase of Substance Abuse Treatment.
Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment
Academic article
-
Grønningsæter, Arne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
'My work is exciting' - social workers in Estonia compared to Norway.
European Journal of Social Work
Academic article
-
Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen;
Ellingsen, Ingunn Tollisen;
Kiik, Riina.
(2025)
Understanding substance use patterns among adolescent girls in Norway through the lens of mattering.
Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (NAD)
Academic article
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2015)
Do we need book reviews?.
Nordic Social Work Research
Editorial
-
Kiik, Riina.
(2009)
Et viktig bidrag til faglitteraturen.
Fontene forskning
Book review
Part of book/report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2011)
Integrasjon mellom teori og praksis.
Academic chapter
-
Sirotkina, Reeli;
Kiik, Riina;
Kriisk, Kersti;
Mitendorf, Airi.
(2023)
Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia.
Academic chapter
-
Tronvoll, Inger Marii;
Wangberg, Roar;
Kiik, Riina.
(2012)
Kan filosofikurs styrke grunnlaget for brukermedvirkning hos unge sosialhjelpsmottagere?.
Academic chapter
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2022)
Samarbejdsutfordring i praksisforskning- et norsk eksempel.
Academic chapter
-
Nygård, Kristin;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
NAV-mottaket – en arena for fagutvikling?.
Academic chapter
-
Skjefstad, Nina Schiøll;
Kiik, Riina;
Sandoval, Hugo.
(2018)
The role of social workers under neoliberal ideology at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Service (NAV).
Academic chapter
Report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
Research report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis- kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
NTNU Trykk
Research report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag ; HUSK
Research report
-
Juberg, Anne;
Kiik, Riina;
Johansen, Per Erling.
(2012)
"Alt henger på boligen- vi får ikke gjort noe uten den": Sosialfaglige utfordringer blant ungdom ( 16-23) i Trondheim som har rusvansker og boligbehov.
NTNU Samfunnsforskning AS, NTNU, HUSK Midt - Norge
Research report
-
Moe, Anne;
Kiik, Riina.
(2008)
Studentenes møte med praksis : kunnskapsutvikling i teori og praksis.
HiST og HUSK
Research report
-
Kiik, Riina;
Moe, Anne.
(2011)
Inger Marii Tronvoll 60 år - et festskrift.
Institutt for sosialt arbeid og helsevitenskap, NTNU
Research report
Student thesis or dissertation
-
Eilertsen, Ingrid;
Kiik, Riina.
(2013)
Selv om jeg ikke følte meg rolig inni: En kvalitativ studie om hjemmesykepleieres følelsesmessige utfordringer.
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
Master thesis
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2025
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Aasback, Anne Wullum. (2025) Digital samhandling - rundt utsatte barn og unge gjennom digital teknologi. Den nasjonale FORSA-konferansen
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Conference lectureLydersen, Gina; Árnadóttir, Hervör Alma; Eriksen, Heidi Lie; Revheim, Cecilie; Lund, Janne; Kiik, Riina. (2025) "Education and Training for a Sustainable Future: Aligning with UN Sustainability Goals no. 4, 8 and 9". Bridging Communities: Building Sustainable Futures
2024
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2024) DIGISAM- digitaalne suhtlemise kanal- uus viis profesionaalide koostöös. Forskningsgruppe møte ved TLU
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2024) DIGISAM- Digital Communication and Collaboration in Child and Family Service- case Norway. Forskningsgruppe møte ved Tampere Universitet
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Conference lectureEllingsen, Ingunn Tollisen; Dyrendahl, Hanna Paulina Svanesjøen; Kiik, Riina. (2024) The lifeworld of substance use among teenage girls. A Q methodological study of subjectivity. FORSA/NASSW 2024 Social Work as Emancipatory Practice
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Lecture
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Conference lectureAasback, Anne Wullum; Kiik, Riina. (2024) Co-creating collaboration for inclusion of vulnerable children and youth through digital technology. FORSA Nordic conference
2023
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Conference lectureSirotkina, Reeli; Kiik, Riina; Kriisk, Kersti; Mitendorf, Airi. (2023) Welfare policy statements during the mega-crisis: Challenges for Estonia. FORSA confernece
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Gjeitnes, Kirsti; Aasback, Anne Wullum; Vist, Gunnhild. (2023) Invest to workplace supervision: experiences from further education course for NAV employees. FORSA confernece
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Kairiin, Nuudi; Sirotkina, Reeli. (2023) The significance of the professional journal for social work profession in Estonia- the co-creation of knowledge. FORSA confernece
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Lecture
2021
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Husby, Inger Sofie Dahlø. (2021) Social work doctoral studies in Norway. European Conference on Social Work Education
2019
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Conference lectureAasback, Anne Wullum; Kiik, Riina. (2019) Information and communication technologies in social work practice. European social work research conference
2016
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2016) Ektefeller som omsorgspersoner for sine partnere med demens. REHABILITERING OG KOMMUNAL OMSORG
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Conference lectureTysnes, Ingunn Barmen; Kiik, Riina. (2016) Extended childhood” and “extended parenthood": challenges in Norwegian Child Welfare. EUSARF XVI conference: Shaping the Future
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Conference lectureMoe, Anne; Tronvoll, Inger Marii; Kiik, Riina. (2016) Samarbeid om praksis og kunnskapsutvikling i NAV. Decision, outcome and change
2015
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Conference lectureTronvoll, Inger Marii; Moe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2015) Revitalisation of social work with groups - a service developed in collaboration with users. 5th European Social Work Rese Conferens
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Feature articleAspen, Harald; Daugstad, Karoline; Kiik, Riina; Ringdal, Kristen; Rismark, Marit; Ulleberg, Hans Petter. (2015) NTNU og samfunnsvitenskapene.
2014
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Conference lectureVist, Gunnhild; Kiik, Riina. (2014) Language practices in written social work texts. ALAPP 4th conference Learning through and for professional practice
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina. (2014) Do we need book reviwes?. FORSA and NASWW Nordic symposiumI in Search of Culture in Social Work
2013
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LectureKiik, Riina. (2013) Praksisforskning: muligheter og utfordringer. Kunnskapsutvikling i NAV åpningsseminar
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Interview
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Interview
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Interview
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Conference lectureKroken, Randi; Kiik, Riina. (2013) Transforming Norwegian Child Welfare. The 3rd European Conference for Social Work Research
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Interview
2012
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Conference lectureJuberg, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2012) Hidden population with “invisible” problems: How to establish a fruitful research partnership with the welfare system a in a project on youths aged 18-23 with substance – related problems and bad housing conditions. The 2nd International Conference on Practice Research in Social Work - Producing Robust Knowledge
2009
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Moe, Anne. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Nordisk konferanse "Sosialt arbeid som kunnskapssøkende prosess"
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Conference lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Kritisk refleksjon for å integrere teori og praksis. NSHK'23 Konferanse”Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden”
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Moe, Anne. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. NSHK´s 23. konferanse ”Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden”
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Conference lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Sosialt arbeid som kunnskapssøkende prosess
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Conference lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Strukturer for samarbeid mellom forskning, utdanning, praksis og brukere. Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden
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Conference lectureMoe, Anne; Kiik, Riina. (2009) Kritisk refleksjon for å integrere teori og praksis. Fremtidens utdanninger i sosialt arbeid i Norden
2008
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Conference lectureKiik, Riina; Sirotkina, Reeli. (2008) What is best practice in social work? Social work students and their supervisor’s reflection on worksite learning in Estonia and in Norway. FORSA