The Challenge of Building (Real) State Capability
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- Andrews, Matt & Pritchett, Lant & Woolcock, Michael, 2015. "The Challenge of Building (Real) State Capability," Working Paper Series 15-074, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.
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