African Journal of
History and Culture

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Hist. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6672
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJHC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Review

Skewed rural development policies and economic malaise in Zimbabwe

Jephias Mapuva
  • Jephias Mapuva
  • Bindura University of Science Education, Department of Geography (Development Studies Stream), P.O. Box 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 11 May 2015
  •  Accepted: 17 June 2015
  •  Published: 31 July 2015

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