Torben Birch-Thomsen
Associate Professor
- 2023
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Domestic practices for accessing water and rural-urban transformations: example of emerging urban centres in Tanzania
Kironyi, L. L., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2023, In: International Journal of Water Resources Development. 39, 5, p. 869-894Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2022
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The role of rural-urban linkages for enhanced climate resilience in rural Tanzania: Proceeding from the Launching of Capacity Building Project ‘The role of rural-urban linkages for enhanced climate resilience in rural Tanzania (RUL4CLI)’ - May 10th 2022, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Birch-Thomsen, Torben (ed.), 2022, 20 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Communication
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The Intensification of Shifting Cultivation in Tanzania: Effects on Soil and Vegetation
Kilawe, C. J., Mohamed Maliondo, S., Bruun, Thilde Bech, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Silayo, D. S. A. & Mertz, Ole, 2022, Agriculture, Environment and Sustainable Development: Experiences and Case Studies. Rukhsana & Alam, A. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 21-42 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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A Narrative Report of a pilot study in rural Mbulu Town and Itigi Councils, Tanzania: The Role of Rural-Urban Linkages for Enhanced Climate Resilience (RUL4CLI)
Mwema, S. D., Thabit, O., Innocent, R., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Yanda, P., Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard, Busck, Anne Gravsholt, Pauline, N., Moshy, V. & Mwaipopo, R., 2022, University of Copenhagen. 55 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
- 2021
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Between Village and Town: Small-Town Urbanism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Agergaard, Jytte, Kirkegaard, S. H. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2021, In: Sustainability. 13, 3, 21 p., 1417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Improved Livelihoods on Less Land: The Case of Ilambilole and Ikuwala Villages in Iringa Region, 1996–2017
Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Friis-Hansen, E., 2021, Prosperity in Rural Africa?: Insights into Wealth, Assets, and Poverty from Longitudinal Studies in Tanzania. Brockington, D. & Noe, C. (eds.). Oxford University Press, p. 315-338 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Proceedings of the Policy Workshop Exploring the Governance Environment of Rural-Urban Transformation in Tanzania: Held on 03rd & 04th June 2021 at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Edward Moringe Campus, Morogoro, Tanzania
Lazaro, E. (ed.), Makindara, J. (ed.) & Birch-Thomsen, Torben (ed.), 2021, RUT Secretariat. 61 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Communication
- 2020
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Domestic Water Governance Structures and Access Practices in Support of Rural-Urban Transformation within Emerging Urban Centres in Tanzania: Brochure No. 03
Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.Research output: Other contribution › Communication
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Rural-Urban Transformation, Land use Changes, Land Governance Structures and Practices in Emerging Urban Centres, Tanzania: Brochure No. 01
Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.Research output: Other contribution › Communication
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Solid Waste Management Structures and Practices in Emerging Urban Centres, Tanzania: Brochure No. 02
Kironyi, L. L., Lazaro, E., Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Jan 2020, 4 p. Reaching the Unreached Tanzania.Research output: Other contribution › Communication
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Critical Services for People: Governance Challenges of Emerging Urban Centers during Rural-urban Transformation
Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 2).Research output: Book/Report › Report › Commissioned
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Governance In-between: The Role of Formal and Informal Institutions in Supporting Rural Transformation
Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 1).Research output: Book/Report › Report › Commissioned
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Opportunities in Emerging Urban Centres: Market Development, Business Networks and Employment Creation
Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., Kironyi, L. L., Nyaki, S. A., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, 2020, 1 ed. Frederiksberg: Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 4 p. (RUT Policy Brief; No. 3).Research output: Book/Report › Report › Commissioned
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Bridging the rural-urban dichotomy in land use science
van Vliet, J., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Gallardo, M., Hemerijckx, L., Hersperger, A. M., Li, M., Tumwesigye, S., Twongyirwe, D. & van Rompaey, A., 6 Nov 2020, In: Journal of Land Use Science. 15, 5, p. 585-591 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2019
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Shifting cultivation in transition - variable impacts on people's livelihoods -two African cases (Zambia and Tanzania): "Social-ecological outcomes of shifting cultivation in transition" - Open Science Meeting of the Global Land Programme Bern 24-26th 2019
Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2019. 10 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Research
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Proceedings of the National Workshop Exploring the Governance Environment of Rural-Urban Transformation in Tanzania: Rural-Urban Transformation (RUT): Economic Dynamics, Mobility and Governance of Emerging Urban Centers for Poverty Reduction.
Lazaro, E. (ed.), Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Nyaki, S. A., Kironyi, L. L., Boock, M. K. & Dale, T. W., 2019. 35 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Communication
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Urbanisation in Rural Regions: The Emergence of Urban Centres in Tanzania
Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research (EJDR). 31, 1, p. 72-94 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Multi‑activity, Multi‑locality and Small‑Town Development in Cameroon, Ghana, Rwanda and Tanzania
Steel, G., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Cottyn, I., Lazaro, E., Mainet, H., Mishili, F. & van Lindert, P., 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research (EJDR). 31, 1, p. 12-33 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Rural Transformation and Changing Rural–Urban Connections in a Dynamic Region in Tanzania: Perspectives on Processes of Inclusive Development
Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Msese, L., 2019, In: European Journal of Development Research. 31, 1, p. 118-138 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2018
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The effect of shortening fallow length on recovery of plant species richness, composition and growth in shifting cultivation landscapes of Kilosa District, Tanzania
Kilawe, C. J., Aristaricky Silayo, D. S., Mohamed Maliondo, S., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Mertz, Ole, 2018, In: Tanzania Journal of Forestry and Nature Conservation. 87, 2, p. 15-30 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Transformation of shifting cultivation: Extent, driving forces and impacts on livelihoods in Tanzania
Kilawe, C. J., Mertz, Ole, Aristaricky Silayo, D. S., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Mohamed Maliondo, S., 2018, In: Applied Geography. 94, p. 84-94 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2017
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Rural Transformation and the Emergence of Urban Centres in Tanzania
Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Makindara, J. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2017, Copenhagen: Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 34 p. (IGN Report, Vol. October 2017).Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
- 2016
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Rural transformations in the context of changing rural-urban connections: The case of Njombe Town, Southern Highlands of Tanzania, and its rural hinterlands
Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, Msese, L. & Mishili, F., 2016. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › Research
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Rural youth in northern Zambia: straddling the rural-urban divide
Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2016, Young entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Gough, K. & Langevang, T. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY : Routledge, p. 146-158 13 p. 10. (Routledge spaces of childhood and youth series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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The role of external investors for agricultural transformation and new rural-urban connections: [Project no. 290732: RurbanAfrica - African Rural-City Connections, 2012-2016. - SP1-Cooperation, FP7-SSH-2011-2, Deliverable No. 1.3]
Brønd, F., Fold, Niels, Bart, F., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Blache, A., Buosi, J., Charlery de la Masselière, B., Kuete, M., Lazaro, E. A., Lukumay, J., Mishili, F. J., Msese, L. R., Thibaud, B. & Ørtenblad, Sinne Borby, 2016, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. 32 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
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Mobile rural youth in northern Ghana: combining near and distant opportunity spaces
Gough, K. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2016, Young entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa. Gough, K. & Langevang, T. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, p. 117-131 15 p. 8. (Routledge spaces of childhood and youth series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Rural-Urban Transformation (RUT): Economic dynamics, Mobility and Governance of Emerging Urban Centers for Poverty Reduction: Proceedings of the RUT National Workshop on Exploring the Governance Environment of Rural-Urban Transformation in Tanzania
Lazaro, E., Muhikambele, V., Nindi, S. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2016. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Communication
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The impact of black wattle encroachment of indigenous grasslands on soil carbon, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Oelofse, M., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Magid, Jakob, de Neergaard, Andreas, van Deventer, R., Bruun, Sander & Hill, T., 2016, In: Biological Invasions. 18, 2, p. 445-456 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Collaborative education across continents: lessons from a partnership on sustainable resource management education
Sithole, B., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Mertz, Ole, Hill, T., Bruun, Thilde Bech & Thenya, T., 2016, Higher Education and Capacity Building in Africa: The geography and power of knowledge under changing conditions. Adriansen, H. K., Madsen, L. M. & Jensen, S. (eds.). London and New York: RoutledgeFalmer, p. 58-82 25 p. (Routledge Studies in African Development).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
- 2015
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Agricultural transformation and socio-economic dynamics in rural areas: [Project no. 290732: RurbanAfrica - African Rural-City Connections, 2012-2016. - SP1-Cooperation, FP7-SSH-2011-2, Deliverable No. 1.2]
Brønd, F., Fold, N., Azemao, D., Birch-Thomsen, T., Douanla, L., Essah, N., Frempong, R., Hansen, N. T., Kaffo, C., Kelodjoue, S., Kuete, M., Lazaro, E. A., Mbeng, E., Mishili, F. J., Msese, L. R., Nzeket, C., Osei, R. D., Owusu, G., Pasini, J., Tsalefac, M. & 1 others, , 2015, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, University of Copenhagen. 33 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Research
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The role of credit facilities and Investment practices in rural Tanzania: a comparative study of Igowole and Ilula emerging urban centres
Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2015, In: Journal of Eastern African Studies. 9, 1, p. 55-73 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Urban Frontiers and Rural Transformation: Formation of Emerging Urban Centres and Ambiguous Governance in Tanzania
Lazaro, E., Agergaard, Jytte, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Jun 2015. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Research
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Climate related projections on future water resources and human adaptation in the Great Ruaha River Basin in Tanzania: [Policy Brief Climate, Water and Adaptation]
Liwenga, E., Pauline, N., Tumbo, M., Osima, S., Mpeta, E., Nobert, J., Stendel, M., Stisen, S., Villholth, K. G., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & D'haen, S. A. L., 2015, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p.Research output: Working paper › Commissioned
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The sustainability of cassava-based bioethanol production in southern Mali
Rasmussen, Kjeld, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Bruun, T. B., Egsmose, R. M. R., Elberling, Bo, Fold, Niels, Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard, Ouattara, O., Rasmussen, Laura Vang & Togola, I., 2015, In: Geografisk Tidsskrift/Danish Journal of Geography. 115, 1, p. 14-26Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2014
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The dwindling role of population pressure in land use change: a case from the Southwest Pacific
Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Reenberg, A., Aug 2014, Ester Boserup’s legacy on sustainability: orientations for contemporary research. Fischer-Kowalski, M., Reenberg, A., Schaffartzik, A. & Mayer, A. (eds.). New York: Springer, p. 45-60 15 p. (Human - Environment Interactions, Vol. 4).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Cassava as an energy crop: A case study of the potential for an expansion of cassava cultivation for bioethanol production in Southern Mali
Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Rasmussen, Kjeld, Rasmussen, Laura Vang & Traoré, O., 2014, In: Renewable Energy. 66, p. 381-390 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Growth of emerging urban centers: Opportunity for livelihoods improvement
Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., John, M., Magomba, C., Saga, G., Wambura, M., Msese, L., Mushi, D., Lumole, Z., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Fold, Niels, Nov 2014, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p. (RUCROP Policy Briefs; No. 01).Research output: Working paper › Commissioned
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Rural-urban linkages and financial services: Opportunity for rural poverty reduction
Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Kilima, F., John, M., Mshote, E., Magomba, C., Saga, G., Wambura, M., Msese, L., Mushi, D., Lumole, Z., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Agergaard, Jytte, Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted & Fold, Niels, Nov 2014, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, p. 1-4, 4 p. (RUCROP Policy Briefs; No. 02).Research output: Working paper › Commissioned
- 2013
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Demographic Shifts and ‘Rural’ Urbanization in Tanzania during the 2000s: Presentation at the session 'Urbanization as the New Frontier'
Agergaard, Jytte, D'haen, S. A. L. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference abstract for conference › Communication
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Transition of shifting cultivation and its impact on people’s livelihoods in the Miombo Woodlands of Northern Zambia and South-Western Tanzania
Grogan, K. J., Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Lyimo, J., 2013, In: Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 41, 1, p. 77-92 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Ilula emerging urban centre
Kilima, F., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Lazaro, E., Makindara, J., Saga, G. & Mshote, E., 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 15-22 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research
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Should I stay or should I go? Rural youth employment in Uganda and Zambia
Kristensen, Søren Bech Pilgaard & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013, In: International Development Planning Review. 35, 2, p. 175-201 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Brief introduction to the focus of the project - Emerging urban centres (EUC)
Lazaro, E. & Birch-Thomsen, Torben, 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Article in proceedings › Communication
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Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop, held on August 20th 2012 at VETA Mikumi, Morogoro, Tanzania
Lazaro, E. (ed.) & Birch-Thomsen, Torben (ed.), 2013, Sokoine University of Agriculture. 58 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research
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Igowole emerging urban centre
Makindara, J., Larsen, Marianne Nylandsted, Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Kilima, F., Mshote, E. & Msese, L., 2013, Rural-urban complementarities for the reduction of poverty (RUCROP): Proceedings of the RUCROP Stakeholders' Workshop August 20th 2012 Mikumi, Tanzania. p. 23-32 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research
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Is there a continuing rationale for swidden cultivation in the 21st century?
van Vliet, N., Mertz, Ole, Birch-Thomsen, Torben & Schmook, B., 2013, In: Human Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Journal. 41, 1, p. 1-5 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
- 2012
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Biofuels, land use change and smallholder livelihoods: a case study from Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
Hought, J. M., Birch-Thomsen, Torben, Petersen, J., de Neergaard, Andreas & Oelofse, M., 2012, In: Applied Geography. 32, p. 525-532 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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