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Poverty, Old-Age and Social Pensions in Kenya

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  • Nanak Kakwani

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  • Hyun H. Son

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  • Richard Hinz

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  • Nanak Kakwani & Hyun H. Son & Richard Hinz, 2006. "Poverty, Old-Age and Social Pensions in Kenya," Working Papers 24, International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth.
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    3. Larry Willmore, 2004. "Universal Pensions in Low Income Countries," Public Economics 0412002, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. Armando Barrientos, 2002. "Old age, poverty and social investment," Journal of International Development, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 14(8), pages 1133-1141.
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    1. Amos Gitau Njuguna, 2012. "Critical Success Factors for a Micro-Pension Plan: An Exploratory Study," International Journal of Financial Research, International Journal of Financial Research, Sciedu Press, vol. 3(4), pages 82-97, October.

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