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Use of Mobile Financial Services Among Farmers in Africa: Insights from Kenya

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  • Parlasca, Martin
  • Johnen, Constantin
  • Qaim, Matin

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  • Parlasca, Martin & Johnen, Constantin & Qaim, Matin, 2021. "Use of Mobile Financial Services Among Farmers in Africa: Insights from Kenya," 2021 Conference, August 17-31, 2021, Virtual 315863, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
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    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.315863
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