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Promotion of self-employment and small-scale enterprises in urban Kenya: a case study

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  • Ikiara GK.
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  • House WJ. & Ikiara GK. & Mccormick D., 1990. "Promotion of self-employment and small-scale enterprises in urban Kenya: a case study," ILO Working Papers 992850593402676, International Labour Organization.
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