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Supporting Self-Employment and Small-Scale Entrepreneurship : Potential Programs to Improve Livelihoods for Vulnerable Workers

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  • David Robalino
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  • Yoonyoung Cho & David Robalino & Samantha Watson, 2014. "Supporting Self-Employment and Small-Scale Entrepreneurship : Potential Programs to Improve Livelihoods for Vulnerable Workers," World Bank Publications - Reports 20686, The World Bank Group.
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