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Conditional cash transfers in African countries

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  • Nanak Kakwani

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  • Fabio Veras Soares

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  • Hyun H. Son

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  • Nanak Kakwani & Fabio Veras Soares & Hyun H. Son, 2005. "Conditional cash transfers in African countries," Working Papers 9, International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth.
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