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Expanding access to agricultural inputs in Africa: a review of recent market development experience

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  • Kelly, Valerie
  • Adesina, Akinwumi A.
  • Gordon, Ann

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  • Kelly, Valerie & Adesina, Akinwumi A. & Gordon, Ann, 2003. "Expanding access to agricultural inputs in Africa: a review of recent market development experience," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 28(4), pages 379-404, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:28:y:2003:i:4:p:379-404
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