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The role of warehouse receipt systems in enhanced commodity marketing and rural livelihoods in Africa

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  • Coulter, J. & Onumah, G., 2002. "The role of warehouse receipt systems in enhanced commodity marketing and rural livelihoods in Africa," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 27(4), pages 319-337, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:27:y:2002:i:4:p:319-337
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