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Reversing the flow: agricultural water management pathways for poverty reduction

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  • Castillo, G. E.
  • Namara, Regassa
  • Ravnborg, H. M.
  • Hanjra, M. A.
  • Smith, L.
  • Hussein, M. H.
  • Bene, Christopher
  • Cook, S.
  • Hirsch, D.
  • Polak, P.
  • Valee, Domitille
  • van Koppen, Barbara

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  • Castillo, G. E. & Namara, Regassa & Ravnborg, H. M. & Hanjra, M. A. & Smith, L. & Hussein, M. H. & Bene, Christopher & Cook, S. & Hirsch, D. & Polak, P. & Valee, Domitille & van Koppen, Barbara, 2007. "Reversing the flow: agricultural water management pathways for poverty reduction," Book Chapters,, International Water Management Institute.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iwmibc:157925
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.157925
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