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Do They Work? Assessing the Impact of Transparency and Accountability Initiatives in Service Delivery

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  • Anuradha Joshi, 2013. "Do They Work? Assessing the Impact of Transparency and Accountability Initiatives in Service Delivery," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 31, pages 29-48, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:31:y:2013:i::p:s29-s48
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