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Adoption of children and the contribution of the Osu Children's Home in Ghana

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  • Akpalu, Delali A., 2007. "Adoption of children and the contribution of the Osu Children's Home in Ghana," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 29(8), pages 1070-1084, August.
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