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Accountability In Practice: Mechanisms for NGOs

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  • Ebrahim, Alnoor, 2003. "Accountability In Practice: Mechanisms for NGOs," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 31(5), pages 813-829, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:31:y:2003:i:5:p:813-829
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