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Millennium Development Goal of Halving Poverty in Asia and the Pacific Region: Progress, Prospects and Priorities

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  • R Gaiha & K Imai & M A Nandhi, 2005. "Millennium Development Goal of Halving Poverty in Asia and the Pacific Region: Progress, Prospects and Priorities," Economics Discussion Paper Series 0507, Economics, The University of Manchester.
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