The Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric, is the international gateway for the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Eight departments, associated research institutions and the Norwegian College of Veterinary Medicine in Oslo. Established in 1986, Noragric’s contribution to international development lies in the interface between research, education (Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes) and assignments. The Noragric Master thesis are the final theses submitted by students in order to fulfill the requirements under the Noragric Master programme “International Environmental Studies”, “International Development Studies” and “International Relations”. The findings in this thesis do not necessarily reflect the views of Noragric. Extracts from this publication may only be reproduced after prior consultation with the author and on condition that the source is indicated. For rights of reproduction or translation contact Noragric. © Paul Beaumont, December 2014
[email protected] Noragric Department of International Environment and Development Studies P.O. Box 5003 N-1432 Ås Norway Tel.: +47 64 96 52 00 Fax: +47 64 96 52 01 Internet: http://www.nmbu.no/noragric i Acknowledgments Everything that follows would have remained a figment of my untapped imagination had Norway followed Britain’s higher education policy. Therefore, I would first like to put in writing my eternal thanks to this cold, jagged, and generous country for granting utlendinger like me the opportunity to study here without prohibitive fees. A close second to Norway, I must next thank my supervisor Benjamin de Carvalho for his support in guiding me through this long process, and for consistently offering constructive criticism: encouraging me think big, and guiding me away from the stupid.