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Divergent cultures? When public organizations perform well in developing countries

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  • Grindle, Merilee S., 1997. "Divergent cultures? When public organizations perform well in developing countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 25(4), pages 481-495, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:25:y:1997:i:4:p:481-495
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