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Development Economics

The nexus between human development, official development assistance, carbon emissions, and governance in developing countries for the realization of sustainable development goals

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Article: 2330452 | Received 04 Oct 2023, Accepted 10 Mar 2024, Published online: 23 Mar 2024

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