A review of ICT innovations by private-sector providers in developing countries

Transforming Health Markets in Asia and Africa: Improving Quality and Access for the Poor

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 143-161

  Lucas, Henry ^a  

^a INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84906104303     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203102060     Document Type: Chapter

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