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Understanding legal pluralism in water rights: Lessons from Africa and Asia

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  • Meinzen-Dick, R. & Nkonya, L., 2005. "Understanding legal pluralism in water rights: Lessons from Africa and Asia," IWMI Books, Reports H038746, International Water Management Institute.
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