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State–Society Relations, Institutional Transformation and Economic Development in sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Kenneth Kalu, 2017. "State–Society Relations, Institutional Transformation and Economic Development in sub-Saharan Africa," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 35, pages 234-245, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:35:y:2017:i::p:o234-o245
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