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Poverty, Inequality and Social Protection Programs in Africa: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Dianah Ngui
  • Njuguna Ndung'u
  • Abebe Shimeles

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  • Dianah Ngui & Njuguna Ndung'u & Abebe Shimeles, 2023. "Poverty, Inequality and Social Protection Programs in Africa: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic," Journal of African Economies, Centre for the Study of African Economies, vol. 32(Supplemen), pages 3-9.
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