Valuable assistance and suggestions from Fred Johnsen, Noragric, are gratefully acknowledged. Valuable comments were also received from Jan Erik Studsrød and participants in a seminar in NORAD, Oslo Dec. 10, 2002. The Centre for International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric, is the international gateway for the Agricultural University of Norway’s (NLH) twelve 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 (MSc and PhD programmes) and assignments. Noragric Reports present findings from various studies and assignments, including programme appraisals and evaluations
