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Climate finance, institutions and innovation systems in Sub-Saharan Africa



Frank Adu*
   
Roshelle Ramfol*
Article   |   Year:  2025   |   Pages:  309 - 337   |   Volume:  49   |   Issue:  2
Received:  October 9, 2024   |   Accepted:  February 20, 2025   |   Published online:  June 7, 2025
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