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Does Geographic Targeting of Nutrition Interventions Make Sense in Cities? Evidence from Abidjan and Accra

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  • Morris, Saul S.
  • Levin, Carol E.
  • Armar-Klemesu, Margaret
  • Maxwell, Daniel
  • Ruel, Marie T.

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  • Morris, Saul S. & Levin, Carol E. & Armar-Klemesu, Margaret & Maxwell, Daniel & Ruel, Marie T., 1999. "Does Geographic Targeting of Nutrition Interventions Make Sense in Cities? Evidence from Abidjan and Accra," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 27(11), pages 2011-2019, November.
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