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The poor and voluntary long term contractual savings : lessons from South Africa

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  • Roth, J.
  • Rusconi, R.
  • Shand, N.

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Analyses the market for voluntary long term contractual savings (VLTCS) products, aimed at low-income clients, in South Africa.

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  • Roth, J. & Rusconi, R. & Shand, N., 2007. "The poor and voluntary long term contractual savings : lessons from South Africa," ILO Working Papers 994106323402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:994106323402676
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