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International Journal of
Community Currency ResearchVolume 15 (2011) Section A 1-12
ECO-PESA: AN EVALUATION OF A
COMPLEMENTARY CURRENCY PROGRAMME IN
KENYA'S INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS
William O. Ruddick*
502 Cuesta Drive, Aptos CA 95003
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