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Factors affecting the success of development projects : A behavioral perspective

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  • Aga, Deribe Assefa

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  • Aga, Deribe Assefa, 2016. "Factors affecting the success of development projects : A behavioral perspective," Other publications TiSEM 867ae95e-d53d-4a68-ad46-6, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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