The Brenthurst Foundation Podcast
By The Brenthurst Foundation
The series features Marie-Noelle Nwokolo as the host.
The Brenthurst Foundation PodcastDec 01, 2021
Supporting MSMEs in the Informal Sector – the Setana Solution
The informal sector across Africa makes up nearly 83% of employment. However, in spite of its size, there is a general lack of engagement with the sector, from both government and private corporates.
Today we speak to Prince Nwadeyi, co-founder of Setana Capital, to understand why this lack of engagement exists and what Setana is doing to resolve the challenge of financing and working capital with MSME’s in the informal sector.
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Japan’s Rise to Economic Prosperity: A Chat with Prof Kenichi Ohno (Part 2)
Honda, Toyota, Toshiba and Sony, to name but a few, are all successful companies to come out of Japan. How did Japan perfect enterprise and create a booming private sector? Was educational prowess the key? Listen to Part 2 of our chat with Prof Kenichi Ohno to find out.
Japan’s Rise to Economic Prosperity: A Chat with Professor Kenichi Ohno
At the end of the Second World War, Japanese cities were destroyed, a significant number of its population were killed or displaced, and its industrial capacity gutted. Yet, like a phoenix, 1945 also saw the start ( second time around) of Japan’s rise to economic freedom. How did Japan make this dramatic economic change and what did it take? In this conversation, Marie-Noelle sits with Prof Kenichi Ohno of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Tokyo, to understand how this all happened.
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Africa Through Their Eyes: A Chat with Madam President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Speaking to Marie-Noelle, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the 2011 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and former President of Liberia (2006 – 2018), reflects on the moment she was announced President, the task to rebuild Liberia, her drive to advance women in public leadership in Africa, and her most-prized lessons on leadership.
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Debt, Democracy and the Importance of Dialogue: A Chat with Olusegun Obasanjo
Our latest podcast with Olusegun Obasanjo is a deep dive into his time as the former President of Nigeria, highlighting how he supported the country’s transition to democracy.
This episode was recorded during a recent conversation with Dr Greg Mills of The Brenthurst Foundation and Amanda Dory of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
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Africa Through Their Eyes: A Chat with H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn (Part 2)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be Prime Minister?Well, our latest miniseries ‘Africa Through Their Eyes’ enables you to do just that through important discussions with former heads of state from across Africa. This week, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo sits down with H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, to reflect on his time in office, the choices he made and what he wishes he knew then.
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Africa Through Their Eyes: A Chat with H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn (PART 1)
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be Prime Minister?
Well, our latest miniseries ‘Africa Through Their Eyes’ enables you to do just that through important discussions with former heads of state from across Africa. This week, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo sits down with H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, to reflect on his time in office, the choices he made and what he wishes he knew then.
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The Cream of the Crop: The Importance of Agriculture in Development with Isabelle Tsakok (Part 2)
What role does the AfCFTA play in agricultural development? What links growth, stability and equity to agriculture? Why don’t reforms always work?
Tune in to part two of Marie-Noelle’s conversation with Isabelle Tsakok to find out more!
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The Cream of the Crop: The Importance of Agriculture in Development with Isabelle Tsakok (Part 1)
Africa’s arable land has increase by 52% in 20 years, so why do a large portion of the continent’s population still live in poverty?
This week, Marie-Noelle and Isabelle Tsakok of the Policy Center for the New South dissect the importance of agricultural transformation to help development, uncovering the possible impacts of climate change and government involvement, or lack thereof, in the process.
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Africa Through Their Eyes: A Chat with H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma Part II
This week we continue the conversation with H.E. Ernest Bai Koroma as he gives us an insight into the many surprises he experienced during his time as Sierra Leone's President, trends relating to coups across the region and his hopes for Africa by 2050. If you’ll do anything today, it’s to listen to this chat brought to you in conversation with Marie-Noelle.
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Africa Through Their Eyes: A Chat with H.E Ernest Bai Koroma
From economics and ebola to coups and the challenges of leadership, this episode features Marie-Noelle in conversation with former President of Sierra Leone, H.E Ernest Bai Koroma.
It’s THE in-depth look at President Koroma’s impact on the history of Sierra Leone and his insights on what it takes to make the right choices and run a country.
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Do Africans Now Prefer More Military Rule? A Chat with Afrobarometer’s CEO, Joe Asunka
The demand for democracy is higher than the supply, according to recent Afrobarometer surveys; what does this means and might it have anything to do with the recent spate of coups in West Africa and the preference for outsiders?
In Marie-Noelle’s chat with Joe Asunka of Afrobarometer, the two discuss African attitudes towards military rule, the 91% approval of Assimi Goita, the military leader who took over Mali in a coup and generational preferences and differences around governance.
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The Role of SOEs in Development in South Africa: A Chat with Alan Hirsch
Many state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in South Africa are in trouble; some have been for a decade or more. What is happening, why are they still in use, and how can we rethink these delicate development tools? Learn more in this chat with Alan Hirsch.
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Tanzania’s Past, Present and Future: A Discussion with Zitto Kabwe
With 68% of the Tanzanian population born after 1999, the role of the country’s youth is vital. However, does Tanzania’s past play an important role in their future? This week, Marie-Noelle speaks to Zitto Kabwe, the leader of the Alliance for Change and Transparency in Tanzania, to understand his ideas on the role which Tanzania’s history plays in the country’s future.
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Better Choices and the Labour Market: A Chat with Haroon Bhorat
Over the last 20 years, just 180,000 manufacturing jobs were created in South Africa. Going forward, what can be done to ensure higher employment rates within the country? This week, Marie-Noelle speaks to Haroon Bhorat on the ‘Better Choices’ that need to be made.
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Eskom and the Great Power Puzzle with Ray Hartley
In 1998, South Africa’s energy supply was in the pink. A low-cost, coal-fired fleet was producing surplus energy at one of the lowest prices in the world. Yet, by 2021, South Africa was in the grip of regular ‘load shedding’. So, how was a functional and effective provider of electricity turned into a failing corporation threatening the take the economy down with it? Listen to Marie-Noelle’s enquiry into what happened and what is required to address South Africa’s power issues in this chat with Ray Hartley.
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Crime and the Justice System in South Africa: A Chat with Gareth Newham
In today’s episode, Marie-Noelle and Gareth Newham tackle the reason for the decline of South Africa’s crime and justice system. South Africa has persistently failed to adequately build the rule of law since the birth of democracy in 1994, and it shows.
Gareth brings us into his world and shares those better choices that will improve policing and reverse the decline in public safety that started in 2012.
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Service Delivery at Sub-National Level: A Chat with Andrew Murray
In our episode this week, Marie-Noelle speaks with Andrew Murray, one of the authors of The Brenthurst Foundation’s latest book titled ‘Better Choices: Ensuring South Africa’s Future’.
Here, they discuss all things related to service delivery within South Africa, particularly health and education services, exploring actions and ideas which actually make a difference.
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Accountability, and the Importance of Upholding Human Rights in Ukraine: A Chat with Oleksandra Matviichuk
Since the Russian invasion began on the 24th February 2022, amongst many other atrocities, Ukraine and its people have been the victims of countless war crimes. Human rights activists such as Oleksandra Matviichuk have been bravely documenting these atrocities and working to defend the human rights of individuals who have been victims of these crimes.
Listen this week as Marie-Noelle speaks to Oleksandra of the Kyiv-based Civic Organisation Centre for Civil Liberties on the importance of accountability and justice within the conflict with Russia.
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Social Insurance: Building Better Institutions: A Chat with Andrew Donaldson
In our episode this week, Marie-Noelle speaks with Andrew Donaldson, Senior Research Associate at the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit at the University of Cape Town as well as one of the authors of The Brenthurst Foundation’s latest book titled ‘Better Choices: Ensuring South Africa’s Future’. Here, they discuss current social insurance institutions which exist within South Africa, as well as considering the ways in which these could be improved and developed.
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Understanding the Role of a Wartime Parliament: At Home with Solomiia Bobrovska and Hryhoriy Nemyria
Parliament is the cornerstone of any functioning democracy. A centre of legislation and debate, its role is clearly defined during times of peace. But what happens when you’re at war?
This week, Marie-Noelle shares two powerful interviews from her recent visit to Ukraine. Hryhoriy Nemyria, First Deputy Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Ukraine, talks about the changing nature of a parliament on a wartime footing, while politician, activist, parliamentarian, former acting Governor of Odesa and soldier Solomiia Bobrovska looks to the development of female politicians in the country.
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South Africa's Agriculture: Policy Reforms to Stimulate Growth and Employment
Marie-Noelle's guest this week is Wandile Sihlobo, academic, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and author of Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture.
Agriculture has long been a sector seen as a developmental cornerstone, creating jobs and driving economic growth. But how successful has it been? Sihlobo, who along with co-author Gracelin Baskaran wrote Better Choices chapter 'South Africa's Agriculture', argues here that in order for the agricultural sector to thrive, it requires a stable, predictable and conducive policy environment.
This episode is the latest in our 'Better Choices' miniseries, which sees Marie-Noelle chat to some of the authors from The Brenthurst Foundation's latest book, Better Choices: Ensuring South Africa's Future. Get your copy here: https://www.exclusivebooks.co.za/product/9781770107533
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A Masterclass on Ukraine's Strategic Communication in War: A Chat with Alina Frolova
Today's episode is a masterclass on strategic communication in warfare with Ukraine's Deputy Chairman for the Centre for Defence Studies and ex-Deputy Minister of Defence, Alina Frolova. Join Marie-Noelle Nwokolo for a one-in-a-lifetime chat.
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The Financial Services Sector and its Support to the Economy: A Chat with Annabel Bishop
Join Marie-Noelle in a chat with Investec’s Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, on the dual role of the financial sector in the economy and opportunities to unlock its potential.
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Informal Economy and Informal Employment in South Africa: A Chat with David Francis
In this episode, Marie-Noelle chats with David Francis about South Africa’s ‘challenge’ with the informal economy and the better choices needed to address the economy.
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Introducing Better Choices
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Understanding the Basics and Basis of Election Observer Missions: A Chat with Jeffrey Smith
On the show this week, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and pro-democracy activist Jeffrey Smith interrogate the role and relevance of election observer missions in light of Kenya’s recent election. Listen in on a candid conversation complementing processes in the quest to build substantive democracies.
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On Leadership and Agency of Africa’s Youth: A Chat with Prince Nwadeyi
In this week’s episode, Marie-Noelle chats with Prince Nwadeyi, co-founder of iSpani, on what it means to have and exert agency and the work required for Africa’s youth in taking the reins of leadership.
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The Role and Relevance of Parliament Today: A Chat with Siviwe Gwarube
Voter apathy is a growing problem among South Africa’s youth. While the reasons behind this are often emotive, they are understandable.
To better grasp how and where people have agency, Marie-Noelle spoke to Siviwe Gwarube, the Deputy Chief Whip and National Spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance, to learn about her political journey and how parliament can become more relevant to the average voter.
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Somaliland: How to Get onto the Right Side of History
How does a small state that, according to the UN, doesn't officially exist, with a nonconvertible currency, no officially recognised borders or passports, and is found in one of the most volatile regions of Africa, become a peaceful, free, democratic society, without the help of foreign intervention or aid?
Listen to how, in spite of a lack of international recognition, Somaliland has become one of Africa's secret success stories, and why it should become a model for many others across the continent.
More information on the topic can be found here:
https://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/videos/somaliland-how-to-get-onto-the-right-side-of-history/
https://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/news/somaliland%E2%80%99s-election-boosted-its-theoretical-case-for-recognition/
https://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/books-publications/somaliland-new-ways-of-doing-things-in-a-tough-neighbourhood/
https://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/news/somaliland-the-power-of-democracy/
No One is Safe Until Everyone is Safe: Discussing Migrant Experiences in South Africa
The impact of COVID-19 in South Africa, by existing data, has been the most severe on the African continent. South Africa, which accounted for 38.1% of total COVID-19 infections in Africa as of March 2022, is home to approximately 2.9 to 4.2 million migrants, the highest in intra-Africa migration. However, most of the interventions instituted by government to mitigate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic excluded or were not accessible to non-nationals. This defeats the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) mantra of “leaving no one behind” and the fact that “nobody is safe until everyone is safe”, as emphasised by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Besides the exclusion of non-nationals in pandemic related interventions, the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and difficulties in building back better has led to increasing social tensions over scarce resources, depleting opportunities and deteriorating living standards for many.
Read the full report on 'No One Is Safe Until Everyone Is Safe: A Study of Migrant Experiences With COVID-19 in South Africa' here
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Understanding the Crux of Africa-China Relations on Trade and Infrastructure: A Chat with Ovigwe Eguegu
In this chat, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and Ovigwe Eguegu of Development Reimagined chat about the deepening China-Africa relations as it pertains to trade and infrastructure, how to think about points of collaboration with China , and what Africa’s leaders ought to do to create a more mutually-beneficial relationship.
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Technology and Domestic Resource Mobilisation: A Ghanaian Case Study
In today’s episode chat with Henry Telli and James Dzansi of the International Growth Centre (IGC) about how IT systems can be potentially transformative tools to increase local tax capacities. The speakers also generously engage on the topic of “Is decentralisation good for development? Listen in to find out the fascinating takes from James and Henry.
Read their paper on “The promise and pitfall of technology: Evidence from tax collection in Ghana” here!
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One Man’s Journey as a Diplomat: A Chat with Ambassador Kipyego Cheluget
In today’s episode, Marie-Noelle speaks with Ambassador Dr Kipyego Cheluget about his diplomatic career and the lessons that a regional economic community, COMESA, can teach us as we roll out the AfCFTA.
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When Tech Meets Agriculture: A Chat with Ikenna of Releaf
In this episode, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo chats with Ikenna Nzewi, co-founder and CEO of Releaf, an agriculture technology company that develops hardware and software solutions to drive the industrialisation of food processing in Africa, starting with oil palm in Nigeria. Key to their operations is to innovate ways to reduce costs, increase value, and improve farmer revenues by ensuring and broadening market access.
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Reimagining Development (with China) – a Chat with Hannah Ryder and Jade Scarfe
Is China’s presence in Africa a positive one? What more can Africa do to increase the benefits received from a China-Africa relationship? Has Africa’s relationship with China changed over time? This podcast answers all these questions, and many more, giving us a different viewpoint on the relationship which the Asian super-power has with the African Continent.
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Launch of the 'Prospects for a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery in Africa' Report
How much economic damage was caused, and how will African economies recover? This is the question addressed in today’s episode from the launch of the 'Prospects for a Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery in Africa' report.
For the full report visit: https://bit.ly/3pPbbP0
For the full recording, including comments by Joseph Stiglitz, Njuguna Ndung’u and Sheila Jasanoff visit: https://bit.ly/362okNB
Keynote address from President Hakainde Hichilema || Expensive Poverty Book Launch
On 26 January 2022, President Hakainde Hichilema addressed a broad audience of policymakers, past presidents, ambassadors and curious minds at the launch of the Brenthurst Foundation’s latest book, Expensive Poverty. The book explores the trillion-dollar question of why aid has been so poorly used in Africa. President Hichilema shares his journey and experience and the imperative to get Africa on the right track for development.
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Addressing Africa’s youth (un)employment challenge: a chat with Mona Iddrisu
In this week’s episode, Marie-Noelle sits with Mona Iddrisu, Head of Youth #Employment and Skills at ACET. They discuss the demand and supply-side challenges of skilling and employing youth in Ghana and across the continent, and the kinds of policy changes required to address the challenge in the face of a burgeoning youth population.
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Monetising the Ocean as a Source of Finance: a Chat with Erik Wandrag
On the first episode of the year, Marie-Noelle speaks with Erik Wandrag, CEO of Oceans Finance Company, who’s main take is to develop financial solutions from resources like the ocean! It’s deep blue thinking from the deep blue ocean.
Why Alleviating Poverty is not the Same as Creating Prosperity: A Chat with Efosa Ojomo
Understanding why poor countries have remained poor despite the trillions of dollars spent on development over the past several decades requires asking different questions. Hear more in MN’s chat with Efosa Ojomo of Christensen Institute.
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Getting It Right With Tech In Africa: A Chat With Tim Harris
In today’s episode, Marie-Noelle sits with Tim Harris to discuss BPO, tech, service sectors and the opportunities for job creation. The gains however will not be automatic, they require market reforms and a scaling-up of resources to supply the skills these sectors are demanding.
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Are we really practising democracy?: A discussion with Rhoda Osei-Afful
According to Afrobaromter, Africans want more democracy than they are getting. Why is democracy so important? What does more democracy entail? How can we deepen the democratic project?
Find out more in this week’s chat between Marie-Noelle and Rhoda Osei-Afful, Senior Research Analyst at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development.
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Career spotlight pt 2: What it's really like to be a finance minister with Malado Kaba
This week we bring you the second half of our conversation with Guinea's former finance minister, Malado Kaba, who sat down with Marie-Noelle to impart some of the wisdom she has gained over her years in office.
The pair covered an array of topics, from Covid-19, to gender parity across the continent, and even some advice for those coming up in the world of international development.
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Career spotlight pt 1: What it's really like to be a finance minister with Malado Kaba
Malado Kaba, first female Minister of Economy and Finance of Guinea, sits down with Marie-Noelle to discuss the difficult trade-offs in decision-making processes as a politician and shares lessons from her time in office, including how she went about increase in fiscal transparency, fighting corruption and promoting good governance.
Stick around and you will hear her insightful nuggets on financing Africa’s growth as well as the lesson for development practitioners today.
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The case for an active approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa
Ever wondered why Africa misses the mark attracting FDI?
Summits, targets, and envoys are a good start to attracting much needed FDI to Africa, but they will not be enough. We need a more active and targeted approach by governments that decide to get their acts together.
Join Marie-Noelle Nwokolo in this episode as she explores insights from Thomas Schaefer (Volkswagen and Skoda), Greg Mills and Daniel Ngwepe (formerly VISA, now Connect Frontier).
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Financing Africa’s growth – a chat with Dr Yakama Manty Jones
The Brenthurst Foundation presents an interview with Dr Yakama Manty Jones, Director of Research and Delivery Division at the Ministry of Finance in Sierra Leone. Yakama reflects on the financing options that are available and need to be harnessed by Africa’s leaders to sponsor its development. She also shares some insights on what makes Public Private Partnerships(PPPs) work in Africa.
Developing a new narrative for growth: A chat with President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia
Over the past couple of years, Zambia has been in the news but not for flattering reasons: mounting debt and increasing mismanagement of the country's macroeconomic indicators. Today, the narrative has turned as many see a different future with newly-elected President Hakainde Hichilema. In this episode, he sits with The Brenthurst Foundation to discuss Zambia's current economic situation and his aspirations for making Zambia a better place to do business.
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On good leadership and deepening democracy in Africa: a chat with Riva Levinson
In today’s episode, Riva Levinson of KRL International joins Marie-Noelle in discussing good political leadership, what it takes to deepen democracy and accountability in Africa, and her journey supporting Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s bid for Presidency.
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Youth Leadership in Africa: Why are Africa's leaders so old if it's populations are so young?
Young people across the world are well adept to 21st Century life and issues which come with it, making them well-equipped to take positions of power. However, when it comes to Africa, do the young of today lack the initiative to uptake these positions? Why are its populations so young yet its leaders so old?
This week, we re-visit a conversation Marie-Noelle had with youth leader Kaene Disepo, in which he tries to unpick these questions and understand the issue at hand.
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