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Village Banking and Maternal and Child Health: Evidence from Ecuador and Honduras

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  • Smith, Stephen C., 2002. "Village Banking and Maternal and Child Health: Evidence from Ecuador and Honduras," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 30(4), pages 707-723, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:30:y:2002:i:4:p:707-723
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