A Different Difference: Nationality, Class, and the Complexities of Localisation at an Indian NGO

Rachael Goodman

doi:10.1080/00220388.2025.2569389

A Different Difference

Nationality, Class, and the Complexities of Localisation at an Indian NGO

Bibliographic Data

ID	20301435
Authors	Rachael Goodman (Mercer University)
Year	2026
Volume	62
Issue	6
Pages	877-890
Publication date	2026-06-03
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	No
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	The Journal of Development Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 0022-0388 • E-ISSN: 1743-9140
Publisher	Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI	10.1080/00220388.2025.2569389
Language	EN
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