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Journal of Human Development and Capabilities
A Multi-Disciplinary Journal for People-Centered Development
Volume 25, 2024 - Issue 2
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Operationalising the Capability Approach for Healthy Child Growth via a Participatory Method: An Illustrative Case in Haor Areas of Bangladesh

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