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*ERPF, K. (2006) Manufacturing Guidelines for the Production of Rope Pumps in Mozambique., Skat, Rural Water Supply Network, St Gallen, Switzerland [http://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/resources/details/340 English], [http://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/resources/details/341 Portuguese].
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