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Connective Power: Solar Electrification and Social Change in Kenya

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  • Jacobson, Arne, 2007. "Connective Power: Solar Electrification and Social Change in Kenya," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(1), pages 144-162, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:35:y:2007:i:1:p:144-162
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