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Professional Practice Papers

Critical challenges to consultants in pursuing quality of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) in Cambodia

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Pages 226-232 | Received 12 Jan 2015, Accepted 06 May 2015, Published online: 14 Jul 2015

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