Decentralization and local public services in Ghana: Do geography and ethnic diversity matter?
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- Akramov, Kamiljon T. & Asante, Felix Ankomah, 2009. "Decentralization and local public services in Ghana: Do geography and ethnic diversity matter?," IFPRI discussion papers 872, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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Public service provision; Rural development; Rural infrastructure; Geography; ethnic diversity;Statistics
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