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Issues in reforming informal water economies of low-income countries: examples from India and elsewhere

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  • Shah, Tushaar, 2007. "Issues in reforming informal water economies of low-income countries: examples from India and elsewhere," IWMI Books, Reports H040688, International Water Management Institute.
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