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Confronting the classification problem: Toward a taxonomy of NGOs

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  • Vakil, Anna C., 1997. "Confronting the classification problem: Toward a taxonomy of NGOs," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 25(12), pages 2057-2070, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:25:y:1997:i:12:p:2057-2070
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