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Decentralization in Zambia hindered by political dynamics, impacting service provision.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Deepening decentralization in Zambia: Political economy constraints and opportunities for reform:
Danielle Resnick, Gilbert Siame, Peter Mulambia, Dorothy Ndhlovu, Beverly Shicilenge, Bhavna Sivasubramanian

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