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The Relevance of Knowledge Management in Sustainable Development and Green Innovation: A Developing Country Perspective

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|Jun 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 163 - 175
Published on: Jun 30, 2025
Published by: University of Sarajevo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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