Best International Fund For Agricultural Development Ifad Podcasts (2024)

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Greening the Sahel 32:46

2h ago32:46

32:46

Imagine a thin green line of hope stretching 8,000 km across northern Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. This is the Great Green Wall: an African-led land restoration project that aims to hold back encroaching desertification in the Sahel. In this episode, we take a close look at what could one day be the largest living structure on ou…

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Bridging the nutrition gap in Africa 31:00

5d ago31:00

31:00

Despite Africa’s immense potential to feed the world, a fifth of its population struggles with chronic hunger and malnutrition. But from its fields to its markets, small-scale farmers are envisaging a different future. In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef, Crystelle …

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Farming with pride for inclusive agriculture 34:20

1M ago34:20

34:20

Rural LGBTQ+ people face significant challenges and discrimination compared to their urban peers. But they are essential to building a more inclusive future for agriculture. To mark Pride Month, we speak with members of the community about their experiences. Hear from LGBTQ+ farmers forging inclusive spaces in vegetable farming, beekeeping and beyo…

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Harnessing diversity for agricultural resilience 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

Food systems transformation must be sustainable and inclusive, so nobody is left behind. With the right support, every farmer can rise above challenges and drive development, while empowering others to do the same. From Malawi to Brazil, hear from farmers with disabilities who are rewriting the agricultural narrative. We also explore the importance…

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From bees to trees: bringing nature back into agriculture 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

It's no secret nature is under threat: the world has seen global wildlife populations drop by two thirds over the past 50 years, and agriculture is partly to blame. But from beekeeping to reforestation, small-scale farmers around the planet are doing their part to reverse this trend. To celebrate World Biodiversity Day, we explore how rural communi…

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Rural Malawians on building back after Cyclone Freddy 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy swept across Malawi, devastating a country already struggling with hunger and poverty. But a year on, hope for a brighter future is returning to its farms. On this episode, you'll hear directly from the rural Malawians who are building back stronger with IFAD's support. Our Country Director for Malawi, Bernadette Mukon…

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Regenerative agriculture, from soil to sustainability 32:22

3M ago32:22

32:22

Despite being a major contributor to global emissions, farming might just hold the key to solving the climate crisis. When agriculture is regenerative, it becomes a win-win for people and planet, increasing food security while protecting the environment. We unpack this method of sustainable farming and explore how small-scale farmers can harness it…

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Agriculture's Indigenous trailblazers 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

Over 80 per cent of our planet's biodiversity is found on the territories of Indigenous Peoples, who have been farming for generations while caring for forests, deserts, grasslands and oceans. By growing food sustainably, they are leading the way on transforming food systems. On this episode, Indigenous leaders from Nepal, Mexico and Kenya weigh in…

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Rural youth rocking the digital age 20:56

4M ago20:56

20:56

With smartphones and social media becoming more ubiquitous globally, rural communities that were once remote are finding themselves connected to the rest of the planet. In this episode, we speak to three young YouTubers and TikTokers in Latin America who are bringing their rural lives to the world via our screens. Hear how they’re using their creat…

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Women shaping sustainable food systems 30:46

5M ago30:46

30:46

Women are the unsung heroes of our world's food systems. They produce up to 80 per cent of all food in developing countries despite being saddled with a disproportionate share of unpaid work, such as childcare and cooking. To mark International Women's Day, we explore how gender inequality and gender-based violence can be overcome to build inclusiv…

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Zero waste, full plates: winning with school meals 24:00

5M ago24:00

24:00

Our planet faces a paradox: nearly a third of the world's population experienced food insecurity in 2022, yet a third of the food we grow is never eaten at all. Food loss and waste doesn't just rob billions of nourishment, it unnecessarily drains resources and harms the environment. In this episode, we explore how we can – and must – pursue zero hu…

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Swaying the power of seaweed 34:51

6M ago34:51

34:51

Seaweed packs a punch. It produces more than half of the world’s oxygen and removes millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year. It's also incredibly nutritious and easily cultivated, with seaweed farming making up nearly a third of all marine aquaculture. From the Irish Sea to the Pacific Ocean, we explore how this underwater …

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Navigating marine biodiversity for a better tomorrow 31:20

6M ago31:20

31:20

Marine biodiversity is a precious resource – but it has longer been under threat. Today's coral reefs, for example, cover half the area they did in 1950, and nearly 10% of marine life is at risk of extinction. How can we support small-scale producers who rely on the sea for an income, while protecting it? From aquaculture to the blue economy, we ta…

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A bright new year for agriculture 1:17:28

7M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

In our final episode of the year, we hear from a range of climate leaders and how they plan to tackle some of the planet’s greatest challenges. IFAD Vice-President Gérardine Mukeshimana gives insight into the challenges faced by rural people, followed by fellow IFAD colleagues explaining how we can improve the lives of small-scale farmers. Xenya Sc…

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Investing in a Climate-Resilient Future 1:07:15

8M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

COP28 is just around the corner – our 50th episode focuses on small-scale farmers and their resilience in the face of climate change. Discover how the Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) strengthens rural communities. Jahan-Zeb Chowdhury runs us through IFAD’s initiatives for COP28, followed by climate experts Hisham Zehni and F…

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Replenishing the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development with IFAD President Alvaro Lario 22:15

9M ago22:15

22:15

The President of the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Dr. Alvaro Lario, joins CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program Director Catilin Welsh to discuss the outcomes of recent milestone meetings for agricultural development financing, and how momentum from these events can help carry IFAD’s priorities into C…

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Harvesting Equality in Rural Households 1:05:21

9M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Rural women are at the heart of the agricultural world. Yet many inequalities persist. Tshering Choden explains how IFAD is actively combatting these existing inequalities. On this note, Philippe Remy follows with captivating success stories from Malawi. In Latin America, rural women’s leaders speak about closing the gender gap in decision-making. …

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Reflecting on a Food Systems Approach to Today’s Challenges with Dr. Lawrence Haddad 27:11

10M ago27:11

27:11

In our first episode of Reset the Table season 3, Dr. Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), sits down with CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program Director Caitlin Welsh to explore food systems approaches to today’s challenges to food security and nutrition. Dr. Haddad discusses the interconne…

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Counting the Cost of Malnutrition 50:25

10M ago50:25

50:25

In this episode, we’re tackling malnutrition. In the spotlight we have an intriguing report on obesity in developing countries. Then we speak to IFAD's Lead Technical Specialist on Nutrition, Joyce Njoro, about the factors driving food inflation and its impact on access to healthy diets. Also in episode 48, Nadine Gbossa shares with us the key find…

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Future Proofing Farming for Youth 56:17

11M ago56:17

56:17

The future of farming lies with young farmers and rural youth. But how do we go about engaging young people in agriculture to enhance productivity and empower individuals. That's the question we want answers to in this podcast. First we talk to IFAD’s lead youth expert, Rahul Antao. We also hear from Mollie Brennan about the Decent Work for Equitab…

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Rocking Remittances for Rural Development 1:08:55

12M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

This month we take a deep dive on the issue of remittances and how money sent home can be a force for good in rural development. We talk to IFAD’s Financing Facility for Remittances Pedro de Vasconcelos. Also Bibiana Vasquez speaks to regional work on remittances in Africa. And we hear from David Berno an expert on digital remittances. Plus Guillau…

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Saving SIDS' Food Security from Climate Impacts 1:09:06

1y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

In this podcast we are looking at Small Island Developing States (SIDS), food security and climate change. We talk to IFAD climate specialist Oliver Page, and we also hear from IFAD projects working with SIDS in the Philippines, Haiti and Tonga. July sees the UN’s Food Systems Summit Stocktake taking place in Rome. We’ll be talking to Stefanos Foti…

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Working with Water Scarcity 53:50

1y ago53:50

53:50

We’re turning the spotlight on the Near East and North Africa to look at one of the major issues facing the region – water scarcity. With the UN’s climate summit later this year – COP28 – taking place in the United Arab Emirates – water scarcity and food security are top of the agenda. In the podcast we’ll be talking to IFAD’s regional lead Dina Sa…

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Bigging-Up Biodiversity 1:13:57

1+ y ago1:13:57

1:13:57

We’re getting in the biodiversity groove ahead of International Biodiversity Day on May 22nd. We speak exclusively to the acting Executive Secretary of the UN’s Convention on Biological Diversity, David Cooper. Then we’ll be hearing from IFAD’s lead on biodiversity Marie Aude Even. After that, in honour of the UK coronation we’re taking a little bi…

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Innovating for a sustainable farming future 1:13:44

1+ y ago1:13:44

1:13:44

This month’s edition of Farms.Food.Future. is all about innovation. Donal Brown talks about how IFAD is innovating in projects around the world. This month, we're also featuring some amazing game-changers in the industry. First we have Mai Ann Healy from BioFiltro, who's revolutionizing wastewater treatment with their innovative worm castings techn…

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Bridging the Digital Gender Gap 1:13:40

1+ y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

In this podcast we look at International Women’s Day 2023, which explores the impact of the digital gender gap, speaking to IFAD's Ndaya Beltchika. We also talk to ecommerce professional, Shelley Burich, from Samoa, and Elsie Du Bray from the Lakota Nation in North America about food sovereignty. We hear about the latest on the ever changing donor …

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Promoting Indigenous Voice 1:02:20

1+ y ago1:02:20

1:02:20

This month we talk about a crucial yet underrepresented group in the fight for climate change: Indigenous Peoples. Join us on our travels around the world and hear what chefs, activists and experts have to say about the issues most important to their communities, ahead of IFAD’s Indigenous Peoples’ Forum in February. Up first, we chat with IFAD’s v…

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Putting our Money Where our Mouth is 1:07:43

1+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

It’s the end of the year, and we’re jumping headfirst into 2023. First, we introduce a soon-to-be familiar face: our new president, Alvaro Lario, who talks about his plans for IFAD. We then turn to Satu Santala, Associate Vice-President of the External Relations and Governance Department at IFAD, who talks to us about the year ahead and the agency’…

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Recognizing the Role of Food Safety to Food and Nutrition Security with Caroline Smith DeWaal 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

27:31

Caroline Smith DeWaal, Deputy Director of EatSafe at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), joins Caitlin Welsh to discuss the centrality of food safety to food and nutrition security, and how it is often overlooked in global food policy frameworks. Ms. DeWaal explains how EatSafe became a Feed the Future project addressing food safety …

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Reporting on Food Security and Global Diets from a Gender Perspective 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

21:00

Lauren Phillips, Deputy Director of the UN FAO Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division, and Anna Herforth, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Principal Investigator of the Global Diet Quality Project, join Caitlin Welsh on this episode of Reset the Table. Dr. Phillips explains the grow…

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Building Biodiversity for a Successful Farming Future 1:08:48

1+ y ago1:08:48

1:08:48

As we near next month’s UN Biodiversity Conference – COP 15 – we take a look at a different side of climate change: biodiversity and conservation. On this month’s episode, Senior Biodiversity Specialist Nadine Azzu tells us about her expectations for the conference, and we learn more about the landmark agreement that first brought biodiversity to t…

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Reaffirming IFAD’s Priorities for COP27 with Jo Puri 26:01

1+ y ago26:01

26:01

Jo Puri, Vice President of the Strategy and Knowledge Department at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) sits down with GFSP Director Caitlin Welsh to discuss IFAD’s priorities ahead of COP27. Ms. Puri explains how the UN agency measures its investments' impacts on indicators such as resilience, economic mobility, and nutritio…

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The Inside Scoop on Climate Change in Africa 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

This month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future is all about climate change in Africa. We focus on accomplishments – and shortcomings – on the continent. IFAD’s own Jo Puri introduces IFAD’s climate goals and the expectations for COP27. Our regional specialists Paxina Chileshe and Pathe Sene give us updates on projects in Africa as well as an African per…

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Recapping the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health with Ertharin Cousin 27:39

2y ago27:39

27:39

Kimberly Flowers, GFSP Senior Associate (Non-resident), sits down with Ertharin Cousin, CEO of Food Systems for the Future, former Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme, and former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, to discuss the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held in over 50 yea…

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Redesigning Food Systems as a Solution to Climate Change with Zitouni Ould-Dada 30:44

2y ago30:44

30:44

Zitouni Ould-Dada, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Deputy Director in the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment, sits down with GFSP Director Caitlin Welsh to discuss the potential of agri-food systems to offer solutions to the climate change and biodiversity crises. Mr. Ould-Dada explains the FAO’s new Strategy on…

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Fighting Climate Change in South Asia 1:25:25

2y ago1:25:25

1:25:25

From chefs in India to fisheries in the Maldives, on this month’s episode of Farms.Food.Future. we examine how the relationship between agriculture and climate change is affecting South Asia. We also reflect on 75 years of independence in India and Pakistan and learn about IFAD’s work in Bhutan and the Maldives. Having spoken to youth leaders and p…

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Reassessing Global Food Security Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War with Joseph Glauber and David Laborde 32:46

2y ago32:46

32:46

Senior Research Fellows at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Joseph Glauber and David Laborde, join GFSP director Caitlin Welsh to discuss the Russia-Ukraine War’s impact on global agricultural markets, food prices, and food security. Mr. Glauber, also a Senior Adviser (Non-resident) with the CSIS Global Food Security Program, and M…

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Reshaping the Food Supply Chain through Food Tech with Hans Tung and Fabián Gómez Gutiérrez 30:42

2y ago30:42

30:42

Hans Tung, Managing Partner at GGV Capital, and Fabián Gómez Gutiérrez, Founder and CEO of Frubana, sit down with GFSP director Caitlin Welsh to discuss the ways in which food tech can streamline the food supply chain to reduce food loss and waste while cutting costs for restaurants and consumers. Ms. Welsh and our guests examine how Frubana, a foo…

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Racking up Renewables in Africa 45:42

2y ago45:42

45:42

This month we’re focusing on renewable energy. Fossil fuels are dwindling and access to energy is already a scarcity in Africa. Now, people are turning to renewable energy technology. We’ll first talk with energy specialist Dan Martin to learn about these technologies and how IFAD incorporates them into their projects. We also talk to a farmer to l…

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Restoring Crop Biodiversity through the Svalbard Global Seed Vault with Stefan Schmitz 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

Stefan Schmitz, Executive Director of the Global Crop Diversity Trust, joined GFSP director Caitlin Welsh on this episode of Reset the Table to consider the role of biodiversity in securing global food supplies amid climate change, conflict, and other ongoing crises, and the role of gene banks in protecting biodiversity. Mr. Schmitz describes a vis…

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Co-Release: Using Digital Tools to Increase Food Systems Resilience in East Africa 34:24

2y ago34:24

34:24

In this episode, GFSP director Caitlin Welsh and CSIS Africa Program director Mvemba Phezo Dizolele sit down with Melodine Jeptoo, researcher and coordinator at PlantVillage. PlantVillage is a non-profit research unit that uses AI technology, satellite systems, and field work to increase the yield and profits for millions of farmers in East Africa.…

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Restructuring Today’s Humanitarian Sector with Jacob Kurtzer 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

In this episode, Jacob Kurtzer, director of the CSIS Humanitarian Agenda, sits down with GFSP director Caitlin Welsh to examine the nature of humanitarian emergencies today and factors that are shaping current humanitarian responses. Mr. Kurtzer considers how the sector can shift funding towards local partners and better integrate humanitarian cons…

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Good Nutrition Better Lives - Focus on Africa 1:05:20

2y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

In Africa, just under 800 million people are facing food insecurity. And that situation is made worse by a triple crisis - COVID-19, climate change and conflict. In this podcast our team in Nairobi, Dakar and Cairo take us on a journey through the nutrition landscape for small scare farmers across the continent of Africa. Also in podcast 34 we go t…

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Rebalancing Policy Priorities through Food Systems with Tom Arnold 28:46

2y ago28:46

28:46

In this episode, Tom Arnold, the Irish Government's Special Envoy for Food Systems, sits down with GFSP Director Caitlin Welsh to discuss Ireland’s food-systems approach to balancing its environment, health, and food-policy priorities. Mr. Arnold reviews Ireland’s experiences with famine, the development of its agriculture sector after World War II…

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Revisiting the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s Response to the Russia-Ukraine War with Beth Bechdol and Rein Paulsen 30:46

2y ago30:46

30:46

Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Rein Paulson, Director of the UN FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience, join CSIS GFSP Director Caitlin Welsh and Humanitarian Agenda Director Jacob Kurtzer to discuss how the FAO’s response to the Russia-Ukraine War has evolved since Russia invaded Ukra…

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Building Resilience in a Time of Famine 1:16:38

2y ago1:16:38

1:16:38

20 million people in the Horn of Africa are at risk of starvation, largely due to a four year drought which has created the driest conditions in the area in forty years. Dr. Joseph Awange and IFAD’s Satu Santala look at the root cause of famine and the solutions we can put in place. Also joining us is climate specialist Paxina Chileshe who looks at…

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Reengaging African Youth in Vegetable Production and Consumption 34:08

2y ago34:08

34:08

Gabriel Rugalema, regional director of the World Vegetable Center (World Veg), joins GFSP Senior Adviser (Non-resident) Julie Howard on this episode of Reset the Table to explore the role that African youth can play in reinvigorating vegetable production and consumption worldwide. Mr. Rugalema discusses World Veg’s efforts to engage women and youth…

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Insects as Food and Feed 1:06:58

2y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

This month's episode focuses on the use of insects as food for humans and feed for livestock. Dr. Eric Smaling from Wageningen University provides a global perspective on increasing the impact of edible insects. Dr. Sevgan Subramanian at ICIPE talks about turning plagues of pests into protein. IFAD's Antonio Rota also joins us. Chef Joseph Yoon of …

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Closing The Social Justice Gap 1:11:48

2+ y ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This month we focus on the issue of social justice for rural communities. We talk to IFAD’s Associate Vice President Jo Puri about the problem of growing social inequality. Wageningen University's Professor Ken Giller looks at how food systems can be transformed for rural prosperity. And then Food For Soul's Lara Gilmore tells us how she and her Mi…

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Putting Nature at the Heart of Farming 1:03:57

2+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this month’s edition we focus on biodiversity and agriculture. As the CBD COP15 takes place in China we're talking about a new biodiversity strategy – putting sustainable agriculture at the heart of IFAD’s operations. Also we’ll be hearing from IFAD projects that mainstream biodiversity conservation in Haiti, Turkey and Eswatini. And we see how …

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