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Impatient Optimists - Stories of the Urban Working Poor

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A blog managed by the Global Development group at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It tells the stories of the urban working poor throughout the developing world.

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Informal Economy Theme
Inclusive Cities / Urban Policies
Resource Type
Research Manuals or Guides
Language
English

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