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Food Security in Urban Households: An Analysis of the Prevalence and Depth of Hunger in Nairobi and its Relationship to Food Expenditure

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  • Kamau, Mercy
  • Githuku, James
  • Olwande, John

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  • Kamau, Mercy & Githuku, James & Olwande, John, 2011. "Food Security in Urban Households: An Analysis of the Prevalence and Depth of Hunger in Nairobi and its Relationship to Food Expenditure," Working Papers 202601, Egerton University, Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:egtewp:202601
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.202601
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