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Microfinance in Africa: Is it either the problem or the solution?

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  • Buckley, Graeme, 1997. "Microfinance in Africa: Is it either the problem or the solution?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 25(7), pages 1081-1093, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:25:y:1997:i:7:p:1081-1093
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