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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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