Project Manager
Resume:
A. OBJECTIVE
Strong desire to build a career in a key independent decision-making place through proven knowledge, skill and performance and Contribute to human-resource-environment harmonious relationship and consequently improved quality of life of the people.
B. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name of the Applicant
:
Giasuddin Ahmed
Date of Birth
:
10th June 1969
Marital Status
:
Married
Father's Name
:
Ramizuddin Ahmed
Mother's Name
:
Hazera Khatun
Permanent Address
:
Village - Ampal, Post Office - Neyamotkandi, Police Station - Muradnagar, District - Comilla
Present Address
:
45/8 Dhalkanagar Lane, Ekota Housing, Glass Factory, Faridabad, Dhaka -1204
Mobile Phone
:
:
acvuoj@r.postjobfree.com, acvuoj@r.postjobfree.com
C. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Master of Social Science (MSS), Major: Sociology, University of Dhaka in 1992 (held in 1995) & Obtained 2nd Class
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS), Major: Sociology, University of Dhaka in 1991 (held in 1993) & Obtained 2nd Class
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Group: Science, Obtained 1st Division
Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Group: Science, Obtained 1st Division
D. SUMMARIZE OF ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledge:
Project Management:
Operational Management:
Resource Management:
Personnel Management & Staff Development
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Research Methodology
Skills:
Working in the development sector, I have achieved the following skills so far, such as-
Communication Skills : Listening skills & Persuading skills
Organizational Skills : Planning ability, Goal-setting ability, & Analyzing ability
Team Building Skills : Empathy & Motivation
Leadership Skills : Set an example, Energetic, Vision / Delegates, & Positive
Coping Skills : Flexibility, Creativity, Patience & Persistence
Technological Skills : Experience & Knowledge
E. PROFESSIONAL KEY INFORMATION
The total length of my services is more than nineteen (19) years. During the time I have worked in different projects and sectors under different organizations. Here is a list of my Research Works and Development Services-
(A)THE EXISTING JOB
Designation : Consultant
Organization Name : ACS International Ltd
Working Duration : 1st September 2015 – Till now
Typical Activities :
Job Brief
Sketch research plan, design and manage social research projects/consultation services. Use a variety of computer software packages to collect, analyze and organize information and data, which I then present to others, either in a written report or oral presentation. Use a variety of methods, such as interviews, questionnaires and focus groups, are used to investigate the views of population samples on specific issues. Concetrate on a wide range of research topics, such as-education, population structure and migration, unemployment, gender, crime, transport, social services, healthcare, education, the environment.
Typical Work Activities
Liaising with clients to receive instructions about the nature of the research to be carried out; Defining and refining research objectives; Designing questionnaires; Using an appropriate and creative methodology to design and manage a research project, which may involve the use of quantitative and/or qualitative methods and may include both pilot and development work; Applying a variety of research techniques to gather relevant information, including document analysis, surveys, case studies and interviews (face-to-face, telephone and online); Developing and testing theories; Liaising with and directing social research field interviewers to gather information; Advising external bodies on social policy; Conducting information and data retrieval searches using electronic databases; Analysing and evaluating research and interpreting data, making sure that key issues are identified; Gathering information by directing or carrying out fieldwork; Preparing results; Presenting and disseminating results, both orally and in writing; Offering research-based briefings and advice, which may involve writing action plans; Preparing and presenting tenders for new research projects.
Involved Recent Study
Project Name
Client Name
Consultation Services
Duration
I’MPOWER: Creating a Supportive Environment to End Child Marriage in Bangladesh and Zimbabwe Project
PLAN International Bangladesh
Baseline Study
January-March 2016
Baseline Study of Helping Children Growing as Active Citizen (HCGAC) Project
PLAN International Bangladesh
Baseline Study
May-June 2016
Branding of Health Education Model Villages through Directional Signage with Health Education Messages
Bureau of Health Education (BHE), DGHS, MoHFW
Message Development, Leaflet Producing & Signage Installation
February-June 2016
(B)THE PREVIOUS JOBS
JOB-1
A
Name of Donor : Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Project Name : Better Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Young People Affected
By HIV (Intervention for Garments Factory Workers under Link up Project,
Package 6)
Designation : Project Coordinator (Focal Person)
Organization Name : IACIB
Working Duration : 20th December 2013 – 31st of August 2015
Accomplishing Activities : Implementing the project as per the Project Work Plan. Maintaining liaison with Garment Factory Owners, Government and Other Health Service Providers, Selection of Garment Factory. Conduct Startup Advocacy Meeting with the Management of Selected the Factories, Selection of Link up Peer Educators, Conduct Training to the Selected Link up Peer Educators on SRHR, Leadership Skills and Referral & Risk Assessment, Plan Baseline Survey/KAP (Knowledge, Attitude & Practice) Study, Plan for Satellite Services by the Link Up Medical Teams through the established Link Up Points Liaison with the Garment Federation, BGMEA G Conduct Media Advocacy Networking with all Like-minded Organizations and Other Stakeholders Checking all Periodical Reports, Financial Report and Administrative Report, etc. Maintaining Supply Chain for purchasing logistics for the project, Meeting with HASAB, Marie Stopes Bangladesh & Population Council. Conducting Monthly Staff Meeting. Conducting supervision and monitoring of the Field –level outreach activities as per the supervision and monitoring tools. Participating in different Seminars and Symposiums on behalf of the organization, Conduct Case Studies and Successful Case Studies, Closely work with BGMEA Preparing and submitting Periodical Reports to HASAB.
B
Name of Donor : GFATM (Malaria, R-9)
Project Name : Malaria Control Program
Designation : Project Manager
Organization Name : IACIB
Working Duration : 20th June 2010 – 19th December 2013
Accomplished Activities : Implementing the project as per the Implementation Plan. Writing Concept Paper on Malaria Program. Maintaining liaison with Government and Donor Agencies, Checking all Periodical Reports, Financial Report and Administrative Report, etc. Maintaining supply chain for purchasing medicines & reagents including other logistics for the project Providing guidance for arranging Advocacy meetings, BCC meeting and Popular Theatre and folksongs, etc. Conducting Monthly Staff Meeting. Conducting supervision and monitoring at the Field –level, Branch –level and Area -level as per the supervision and monitoring tools. Participating in different Seminars and Symposiums on behalf of the organization, Preparing and submitted Project Proposal to Different donors.
JOB-2
Name of Donor : 1. Open Society Initiative for West Africa
2. Omidyar Network
3. Humanity United
4. The Soros Economic Development Fund
Project Name : BRAC Health Program (Essential Health Care Program)
Designation : Health Coordinator (PIN-134554)
Organization Name : BRAC International, 15 Mina Drive, Juba, Lumley, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Working Duration : 10th November 2008 – December 2012
Accomplished Activities : Prepared Project Development Plan, Essential Health Care (EHC) Project Implementation Plan. Wrote Concept Paper on EHC Program. Maintained liaison with Government and Donor Agencies, Checked all Periodical Reports, Financial Report and Administrative Report, etc. Initiated for purchasing Health Commodities and Medicines including other logistics for the project Arranged Sharing Session and Learning Session with different Stakeholders. Conduct Training Session for the Staff and Health Volunteers, Conducted Monthly Staff Meeting. Conducted supervision and monitoring at the Field –level, Branch –level and Area -level as per the supervision and monitoring tools. Participated in different Seminars and Symposiums on behalf of the organization, Prepared and submitted Project Proposal to Different donors, Prepared Concept Note on Telemedicine, Extension Center, etc. Prepared Concept Paper on TB & Malaria for GFATM.
JOB-3
Name of Donor : Asia Foundation, GTZ- German & GOB
Project Name : Voter Awareness Program (VAP), Renewable Energy (Improved Cooking System) &
Formal Education Program (FEP)
Designation : Project Manager (Program & Development)
Organization Name : Jana Unnayan Karmashuchi (JAUK), 52/B, Baddanagar Lane, Hazaribagh, Dhaka-
1205, Bangladesh, Phone: 880-*-******* & 880-*-*******, Fax: 880-*-*******.
Working Duration : 5th March 2007- 5th November 2008
Accomplished Activities : Prepared Organizational Development Plan, Strategic Plan, Project Implementation Plan, Research Plan, etc. Prepared EOI, Concept Paper and PP for obtaining new project. Maintained liaison with the Government and Donor Agency Checked Periodical Reports, Financial Report and Administrative Report, etc. Prepared JAUK Annual Report (Program & Finance). Arranged Sharing Session, Learning Session with different Stakeholders. Participated in different Seminars and Symposiums on behalf of the organization Play Role as a Fund Raising Manager. Lobbying with the Government, Development Partners and Different Donors for Organizational Development and Expansion of Programs.
JOB: 4
Name of Donor : WaterAid Bangladesh
Project Name : Advancing Sustainable Environmental Health (ASEH) Project
Designation : Coordinator (Research & Documentation)
Organization Name : Dushtha Shasthya Kendra (DSK)
House # 741, Road # 9, Baitul Aman Housing Society, Adabor, Dhaka-1207,
Bangladesh.
Working Duration : 11th September 2005 – 4th March 2007
Accomplished Activities : Developed project implementation strategies with the guidance of WaterAid-Bangladesh for all initiatives in Dhaka & Chittagong Cities implying identifying target audience, mode of delivery of the message, developing participatory content and to ensure participation. Developed methods and tools (monitoring format & checklists) for the smooth implementation of the WATSAN project. Prepared and managed budgets for research activities. Developed Monthly Work Plan and periodically research report for the organization and donor agency. Initiated and coordinated the process of capacity building of all project colleagues and partners with special emphasis on facilitation skill, principles and process of participation. Assisted in providing training/facilitating workshops/seminars/community meetings as required for internal/external HRD activities. Acted as focal person of the project to enable programs to promote the views of slum dwellers, especially the members of CBO in national-level policy dialogues (e.g. National Sanitation Plan and PRSP). Wrote proposal or EOI to obtain projects from the donor agencies and GOB in order to sustainability of the organization. Conducted Research and case studies on different WATSAN Issues in the lives of the hardcore poor, poor and marginalized people. Conducted Sharing Session with the donor and the like-minded organizations on gaining knowledge from the study and research. Prepared and finalized Script for video documentation regarding WATSAN-related topics and shared with the different level stakeholders. Coordinate production of WATSAN-related literature policy documents, case studies, advocacy materials, DSK Annual Report for 2005, DSK Sanitation Campaign -2005, etc.). Maintained Liaison with donor agency, DPHE, DFID, LGED, World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB) etc. Conducted Grassroots Consultation Workshop, Ward Taskforce meeting and seminar.
JOB: 5
Name of Donor : UNICEF-Bangladesh
Project Name : Water and Sanitation (WATSAN) Project
Designation : Technical Officer (Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation)
Organization Name : Coalition for the Urban Poor (CUP), 16/19/B, Babar Road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka-
1204, Bangladesh
Working Duration : 2nd July 2005 – 10th September 2005
Accomplished Activities : Developed project implementation strategies with the guidance of UNICEF-Bangladesh for all initiatives in Dhaka City implying identifying target audience, mode of delivery of the message, developing participatory content and to ensure participation. Developed methods and tools (monitoring format & checklists) for the smooth implementation of the WatSan project. Conducted of supervision and monitoring of the project activities to be accomplished by the 15-partners through the developed tools and checklists. Prepared and managed budgets for project activities. Provided necessary technical inputs in program development to infuse participatory initiatives within the program with an objective of achieving greater effectiveness of the work being done. Facilitated capacities of the project staffs including the IP-staffs and communities in managing the services and promoting sound hygiene practices through 15- IPs Assisted in providing training/facilitating workshops/seminars/community meetings as required for internal/external HRD activities. Acted as focal person of the project to enable programs to promote the views of slum dwellers, especially the members of BOSC in national-level policy dialogues (e.g. National Sanitation Plan and PRSP). Wrote proposal or EOI to obtain projects from the donor agencies and GOB in order to sustainability of the organization. Prepared and submitted the monthly report and other relevant write-up to the Project Manager and the Executive Director. Worked closely with the Head of CUP and 15 IPs to ensure participation in the relevant forum. Coordinate production of WATSAN-related literature (policy documents, case studies, advocacy materials, etc.).
JOB: 6
A.
Name of Donor : ADB & UNFPA through DCC under MOLGRD&C
Project Name : Urban Primary Health Care Project (UPHCP)
Designation : Project Cum MIS Officer
Organization Name : Nari Maitree, 393/B, Malibagh Chowdhurypara, Khilgaon, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh
Working Duration : 1st June 2003 – 30th June 2005
Accomplished Activities : Assisted the project staff in preparing the Micro-plan for the Health Workers and BCC Organizers for smooth implementation of the project. Prepared overall Monthly Work Plan, Action Plan, Monitoring Plan and Implement Plan of project-activities. Conducted visitation the static and satellite clinics in a regular basis situated at six wards such as 49, 52, 54, 55, 56 & 57. Visits were accomplished in accordance with the prescribed and developed monitoring checklists and formats. Conducted supervision and monitoring at the CHC-level and CMC-level as per the supervision and monitoring tools. Established a total of six (6) Local Advisory Committee consisting of ward commissioners, elite persons, lawyers, professors, teachers, businessmen, journalist, etc. and conducted monthly meetings with them on different issues in each ward with the help of the BCC Organizers and Health Workers and conducted monthly meetings with them. Prepared periodical reports both for the own organization and for the donor agency. Procured Health Commodities and Drugs Provided necessary technical assistance to the different levels of staff, problem-solving messages related to management, project and finance. Established an Adolescent Corner adjacent to the CMC and conducted monthly meetings with the elected members of the corner. A constitution was prepared and finalized for the corner for smooth implementation of the program. A Cultural Group was formed in cooperation with the cultural trainer in the corner for conducting cultural activities in different special days and occasions. Apart from this the adolescent boys and girls within the working areas came and received different lessons on reproductive health care imparted by the assistant admin. Maintained liaison with donors and networking forum for implementing the project activities smoothly and properly. Maintained the organizational records of the employees and provide administrative support to the organization to perform the job smoothly. Organized and conducted rally, workshop, debate, cultural competition and seminar, etc for special day observance such as National Immunization Day (NID), World TB Day, World Women Day, World Health Day, World Population day, World AIDS Day, etc. Provided emergency support (relief) such as dry food for life support and necessary medicines including saline and halo tab for medical support for the victims of flood and other natural calamities. The Emergency Support Program (Flood-2004) was funded by Save the Children UK.
B.
Name of Donor : ILO/IPEC
Project Name : Worst Forms of Child Labor (WFCL) Project
Designation : Project Coordinator
Organization Name : Nari Maitree, 393/B, Malibagh Chowdhurypara, Khilgaon, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh
Working Duration : 15th November 2001 – 30th May 2003
Accomplished Activities: Conducted of the baseline survey, purchased educational materials for non-formal education who were engaged in domestic works in different areas of Dhaka City. Conducted Orientation Session among the staff before implementation of the project. Conducted Teachers’ Training, in cooperation with the training coordinator of the organization for imparting education among the child domestic workers. Managed overall Monthly Work Plan, Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, and Implement Plan of all activities in the field-level and management-level. Prepared Curriculum, Lesson Plan and Session Plan with the help of the teachers and the Community Organizers for imparting Non-Formal Education (NFE), Adolescents’ Family Life Education (AFLE) including other co-curricular activities among the child domestic workers in the 33 centers. Established School Management Committee (SMC) in each NFE center with the help of the children and Teachers and Community Organizers. Established different types of Monitoring Tools and Checklists for smooth implementation of the project. Conducted Training Need Assessment both for the field staff and the targeted children. Provided necessary technical assistance to the different levels of staff, employers, problem-solving messages related to management, project and finance. Established Community Watch Groups (CWG) in three wards consisting of ward commissioners, elite persons, lawyers, professors, teachers, businessmen, journalist, etc. and conducted monthly meetings with them on different issues. A constitution was prepared and finalized for the Community Watch Group (CWG) for smooth implementation of the program and advocacy activities. Maintained liaison with donors and networking forum for implementing the project activities smoothly and properly. Conducted Monthly Community Meetings for sharing the progress of the project activities and other issues. Conducted IGA Selection training for the elderly child domestic after completing their course. Maintained the organizational records of the employees and provide administrative support to the organization to perform the job smoothly. Referred and arranged admission of the younger children in the local government primary schools in the mainstream education process with the help of the house owners. Formed a Cultural Group with the help of the cultural trainer of the organization for conducting cultural activities in different special days and occasions. Organized and conducted rally, workshop and seminar, etc for special day observance such as World Day against Child Labor on 12th June in each year in accordance with the UNCRC and ILO/IPEC Convention 182.
C.
Name of Donor : Save the Children Denmark (Red Barnet)
Project Name : Child Development Program
Designation : Project Cum Monitoring Officer
Organization Name : Nari Maitree, 393/B, Malibagh Chowdhurypara, Khilgaon, Dhaka-1219, Bangladesh
Working Duration : 1st August 1998 – 14th November 2001
Accomplished Activities : Prepared Work Plan, Action Plan, Monitoring Plan and Project Implement Plan & other periodical reports. Conducted supervision and monitoring at the center level and community level. Prepared Curriculum, Lesson Plan and Session Plan with the help of the Teachers and the Supervisor for imparting Formal Education, Non-Formal Education (NFE) and Family Life Education (FLE). Established different types of monitoring tools and checklists for smooth implementation of the project. Established and supervised Child Forum activities. Maintained liaison with Resource Bangladesh and BSAF with a view to establishing children’s rights in the local and national level. Conducted Monthly Community Meeting for sharing different issues. Conducted IGA Selection training for the child laborers. Assisted the Supervisor for Credit Disbursement and Credit Recovery. Arranged Exposure Visit at any historical places for the sake of the children for their learning and experience. Identified of the child victims of trafficking and referred them to the ATSEC Bangladesh Chapter for rehabilitation and supports. Organized and conducted rally, workshop and seminar, etc. for observing special days such as World Children Day, International Mother Language Day, World Health Day, Mina Day, National Independence Day, World AIDS Day, and National Victory Day. Prepared periodic Monitoring Reports, Progress Reports, and Annual Report. Developed different types of monitoring tools, checklists and Management Information System (MIS) with the help of an external monitoring consultant hired by a donor agency. Prepared concept paper, term paper and various guidelines and manuals.
JOB: 7
Project Name : Formal Education & Textbook
Designation : Writer, Compiler & Editor
Organization Name : Bishwa Parichaya, 31/32, P K Roy Road, Banglabazar, Dhaka-1100, Bangladesh
Working Duration : 1st July 1996 – 30th July 1998
Accomplished Activities : Writing, compiling and editing the educational textbooks (up to graduate level). Proof-reading for final print of the textbooks. Inspecting the quality of printing and binding. Provided direction the Graph Designer for Cover Page of the Textbooks. Communicated with different concerned persons or stakeholders. Participated in Business Promotional Campaign throughout the country.
F. COMPUTER LITERACY
I have completed a one-year course on Basic Computer Education from the Centre for Management & Information Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh, situated at Shantinagar, Dhaka in 1996 where I gained knowledge of various computer software and its various usage (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, SPSS, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting, E-mail and Internet Search, etc.).
G. PUBLICATIONS
SN
Name of the Publication
Published By
Address
Year of Published
1
DSK Activity Report - 2005-06
DSK
H # 741, R # 9, Baitul Aman Housing Society, Adabor, Shyamoli, Dhaka-1207
2005-2006
2
DSK Sanitation Campaign – 2005-06
DSK
Ditto
2005-2006
3
Flip Chart on HIV/AIDS Prevention
Nari Maitree
393/B, Malibagh Chowdhurypara, Khilgaon, Dhaka
2001-2002
4
I am an author of Communicative English For Juniors for Class VI (1999-2000)
Prattasha Publications
31/32, PK Roy Road
Banglabazar, Dhaka
1999-2000
5
I am a co-author of Basic English Language for the HSC & Advance Students (1997-98)
Prattasha Publications
Ditto
1997-1998
6
I am a publisher of a textbook General English for Degree and Honors Students by Rahman & Majumdar (1996-97)
Prattasha Publications
Ditto
1996-1997
7
I am a co-author of guide in English for Today (Book VII) for class IX & X (1998-1999)
Azizia Prokashani
38, Banglabazar, Dhaka-1100
1998-1999
H. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING RECEIVED
Name of the Training
Duration
Organized by
Training on Developing Participatory Managerial Skills and Management Style
5 days
The Microfinance Development Center (MDC), INCOME Project, CARE Bangladesh
T3 (Train the Trainers)
5 days
BSAF
M & E Training (Professional)
5 days
CLPTP of Save the Children Denmark
Child Labour Situation and Organizational Effort
3 Days
BSAF
General English Course
3 Months
Democracywatch
Effective Communication for NGO Personnel
1 Day
PRDA
Training of Trainers (TOT) Course on EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization)
5 Days
DG of Health Services, Mohakhali
Training of Trainers (TOT) for UPHCP on General Management
6 Days
UPHCP, conducted by BIM (Bangladesh Institute of Management)
Volunteerism
1 Day
Center for Development Services (CDS)
WATSAN Management
6 Days
Coalition of the Urban Poor (CUP), conducted by CARE & CUP
Photography
3 Months
DSK, conducted by Pathshala
Basic Training on Malaria Control Program
5 Days
BRAC TARC- Niketon, Dhaka
Training on M&E Course
5 Days
BRAC TARC- Chittagong
Master Trainers Training on Life Skill Education on SRHR, HIV & Family Planning Promotion
3 Days
HASAB
Training of Master Trainer on Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights
5 Days
HASAB together with International HIV/AIDS Alliance
I. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Language Known
:
Bangla and English
Maintaining Relationship
:
Good relationship with various donors, Banks, Govt. & UN Agencies.
Maintaining Networking
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Involvement with different network forum like BSAF, RBPCB, ATSEC Bangladesh Chapter, HASAB, FPAB, DGHS, TB Hospitals, NGO-Forum, CUP, WSSCC-B, DWASA, DCC, DPHE, DANIDA, etc.
Designing & Decorating
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I designed the cover page of the newsletter named Nagar Darpan published by the Coalition for the Urban Poor (CUP) (Year 5, No. 2, April-June 2005). In addition, usually I decorate our office in the special purpose by floor drawing, poster paper, color, cock-sheet, etc. Here I play an important role as an interior designer.
Printing Technology
:
I gained satisfactory knowledge about printing technology, i.e. I know how to print books, journals, newspapers, including all kinds of printing.
Writing, Editing & Proof Reading
:
I usually write textbooks in different levels and I know how to correct printer’s proofs (Proof Reading)
Involved in International Volunteerism
:
I am one of the international members of IAVE (International Association for Volunteer Effort) whose secretariat is situated in USA, Address: 14001 Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005, Tel: 202-***-****, Fax: 201-***-****.
Blog Writing
:
I am playing role as a blogger. The name of my blog site is mentioned below-
http://businessninvestment.blogspot.com/
http://businessncareer.blogspot.com/
http://affiliatemarketingnprogram.blogspot.com/
http://artofarticlewriting.blogspot.com/
http://toursntravelsinbangladesh.blogspot.com/
J. REFERENCES
The following persons have agreed to give references on my behalf:
Mr Greg Gray, Regional Advisor: Link Up (ASIA), Tel: +880*-*******, Mobile: 017**-******, Email: acvuoj@r.postjobfree.com, Skype: greggy06.
Dr Md Lokman Hekim, Executive Director, IACIB, Suite: 4-5 (2nd Floor), Green Super Market, Green Road, Dhaka-1205, Mobile: 017********, 017********
K. DECLARATION
I certify that all particulars given are correct and understand that should any false statement(s) and or omissions(s) be made on this form the organization reserves the right of dismissal. I understand that the employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a satisfactory medical report.
Signature
(Giasuddin Ahmed)
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