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Putting development policies into practice: the problems of implementing policy reforms in Africa

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Examines the implementation of development policies in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on policies pertaining to the urban informal sector. Considers also the consequences of structural adjustment for the urban informal sector.

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  • Peters-Berries C., 1993. "Putting development policies into practice: the problems of implementing policy reforms in Africa," ILO Working Papers 992931173402676, International Labour Organization.
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