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Building Local Democracy: Evaluating the Impact of Decentralization in Kerala, India

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  • Harilal, K.N.
  • Chaudhuri, Shubham

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  • Heller, Patrick & Harilal, K.N. & Chaudhuri, Shubham, 2007. "Building Local Democracy: Evaluating the Impact of Decentralization in Kerala, India," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(4), pages 626-648, April.
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