The Roles of Public Libraries in Enhancing Educational Systems and Social Inclusion in Africa

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Main Author:	Asmaa Bouaamri
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Public Libraries Library Role Educational Practices Inclusion Social Integration Foreign Countries Access to Information Access to Education Barriers African Culture Cultural Context
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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