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Donor-Instigated Justice Reforms: Achievements, Shortcomings, and the Road Ahead

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|Jul 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36745/ijca.798 | Journal eISSN: 2156-7964
Language: English
Page range: 2 - 2
Published on: Jul 28, 2026
Published by: International Association for Court Administration
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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