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Do Women's Land Rights Promote Empowerment and Child Health in Nepal?

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  • Allendorf, Keera, 2007. "Do Women's Land Rights Promote Empowerment and Child Health in Nepal?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(11), pages 1975-1988, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:35:y:2007:i:11:p:1975-1988
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