Rory Daniels

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    Alumni Leadership Board Co-Chair

    The Sutton Trust

    - 3 years

    Education

    The Sutton Trust is the UK's leading charity tackling social mobility and educational disadvantage.

    The Alumni Leadership Board works closely with the Sutton Trust to develop ways in which the Trust can continue to support its alumni body after students complete their programme.

    2022-23 Co-Chair: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6987079907851825152?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

    Co-Chair responsibilities included chairing board meetings…

    The Sutton Trust is the UK's leading charity tackling social mobility and educational disadvantage.

    The Alumni Leadership Board works closely with the Sutton Trust to develop ways in which the Trust can continue to support its alumni body after students complete their programme.

    2022-23 Co-Chair: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6987079907851825152?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

    Co-Chair responsibilities included chairing board meetings, coordinating the activities of the board, contributing to media opportunities/ public speaking engagements/ weekend residential meetings, interviewing prospective board members, writing blog posts, curating and hosting events, meeting donors, delivering presentations to students, and undertaking training on required skills.

    Highlights include being a Judge for the 2021 Alumni Awards, Presenter for the 2022 Alumni Awards, Host of the ‘Our Journeys into the Public Sector’ panel discussion at the charity’s first Careers Insight Month, and a Panelist at the 2021 Alumni Festival's 'Designing Your Career' session alongside the Chief Human Resources Officer of Vodafone and the Senior Programmes Manager of the Sutton Trust.

    Related link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6996214234497835008?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

    Related link: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-sutton-trust_last-month-our-alumni-leadership-board-alb-activity-7049297882377531392-Rzc3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

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    Global Shaper & London Hub Leadership Team Member

    World Economic Forum

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Former London Hub Social Co-Lead.

    Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change on a local, regional and global level.

    There are currently 8,942 Shapers in 414 Hubs and 153 Countries across the globe.

    https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/london-hub
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/londonshapers_covid-parliament-politics-activity-6759411080474222592-aj24

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    EU Youth Dialogue Champion

    The British Youth Council

    - 1 year

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Alongside 14 other young people from across the UK, I coordinated workshops and consultations with young people on the theme of 'opportunities for youth'. The data gathered from these sessions was then presented to European youth forums by British Youth Council representatives.

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    Mapping Volunteer

    Missing Maps

    - 9 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    Collaborated with Doctors Without Borders, Map Action and the British Red Cross to map areas of Embu County, Kenya, in the hope of tracking and investigating noncommunicable diseases. Digitalising the roads and main landmarks assists humanitarian efforts on the ground, with the information transferred to local hospitals and disaster relief organisations.

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    Young Innovator

    International Connector

    - 5 months

    Science and Technology

    Myself and 100 Young Innovators from across the globe collaborated with Microsoft's Innovation Team on policies that prepare us for the future of work.

  • Event Volunteer

    Ocean Nuclear

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    Tasked with meeting and greeting guests at a Global Nuclear Investment Summit, including journalists, ministers and CEOs of major nuclear firms.

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    Student Governor

    Gower College Swansea

    - 2 years 3 months

    Education

    • Sat on the college’s corporation board, representing over 2000 students and devising a strategic vision for the college – led to policy changes in areas such as bus times, library noise, smoking shelters and campus drug use
    • Delivered a speech to hundreds of guests at the opening of the college’s new teaching block by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
    • Organised and ran a Political Awareness Event, attended by 400+ guests (incl. the Shadow Secretary for…

    • Sat on the college’s corporation board, representing over 2000 students and devising a strategic vision for the college – led to policy changes in areas such as bus times, library noise, smoking shelters and campus drug use
    • Delivered a speech to hundreds of guests at the opening of the college’s new teaching block by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge
    • Organised and ran a Political Awareness Event, attended by 400+ guests (incl. the Shadow Secretary for Wales)
    • After contacting and inviting several MPs and Assembly Members, I later introduced them on stage, stewarding them throughout the event. I was then interviewed by local and national newspapers and radio stations

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    Presenter

    RNLI

    - 3 years

    Gave regular tours to large groups of tourists

Publications

  • Who Controls the Internet?

    LondonGlobalShapers.com

    This blog post provides a simplified explanation of my master's dissertation topic. The Global Shapers community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

    See publication

  • Young people Step Up to Fight COVID-19

    Eurodesk UK & British Youth Council

    Here I provide a brief overview of some youth volunteering initiatives across Europe and argue that during the COVID-19 pandemic, these are needed now more than ever.

    See publication

  • Why the minutes and the months matter most to young people during the COVID-19 crisis

    Agenda, World Economic Forum

    This article outlines the social, economic and educational issues that matter most to young people during the COVID-19 crisis and proposes steps the U.K. government can take to address their needs.

    See publication

  • Disinformation: ‘The fact that profit drives content creation on the internet is dangerous to democracy’

    CIVICUS

    I was interviewed by CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, about the UK's 2019 General Election and the threat of disinformation in politics.

    See publication

  • Achieving Social Justice Through Blockchain Technology

    Socialprotection.org / UNDP

    This piece briefly outlines some of the most interesting initiatives utilising blockchain technology in the social justice sphere.

    See publication

  • The Pros and Cons of Blockchain in Social Assistance

    socialproection.org / UNDP

    This article explores the unique properties of blockchain technology, outlines its current applications in the humanitarian sector and then theorises the main pros and cons of its use in social assistance.

    See publication

  • How Blockchain Technology is Distributing Aid to Jordan

    socialprotection.org / UNDP

    As the way organisations deliver social assistance changes, this article explores the current and future use cases of blockchain technology in the sector.

    See publication

  • Meeting the Social Assistance Demands of an Increasingly Vulnerable World

    socialprotection.org / UNDP

    After providing an overview of social assistance programmes in the developing world, this article explores the challenges these may encounter in the future. Globalisation and rising inequality are just two reasons to be cautious.

    See publication

  • Dissertation: The Use of Blockchain Technology in the Delivery of Foreign Aid: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

    King's College London Department of Political Economy

    This policy evaluation presents the results from the first cost-benefit analysis of blockchain technology’s use in the delivery of foreign aid. Through analysing the World Food Programme’s ‘Building Blocks’ scheme, which uses a private blockchain to deliver cash-based assistance to refugees in Jordan, the feasibility of addressing foreign aid’s corruption, ineffectiveness, complexity and cost through the technology is determined. After assuming 500,000 refugees are to benefit from the scheme…

    This policy evaluation presents the results from the first cost-benefit analysis of blockchain technology’s use in the delivery of foreign aid. Through analysing the World Food Programme’s ‘Building Blocks’ scheme, which uses a private blockchain to deliver cash-based assistance to refugees in Jordan, the feasibility of addressing foreign aid’s corruption, ineffectiveness, complexity and cost through the technology is determined. After assuming 500,000 refugees are to benefit from the scheme over a 5-year period, the results of this analysis indicate that substantial cost savings can be achieved through the use of blockchain technology. The costs, which include protecting against data breaches, running costs, blockchain development rates, storage fees, speed upgrades, training and scalability increases amount to approximately $23.6m. The benefits, on the other hand, which include transaction fee reductions, efficiency boosts and infrastructure savings total around $74.7m over this 5-year period. With a net benefit of $51.1m and a cost-benefit ratio of 3.17, it is clear that this technology may prove highly beneficial for both the World Food Programme distributing the aid (due to greater efficiency) and the refugees receiving it (as cost savings allow for more aid to be received). Subsequent analysis reveals that this net benefit could provide an additional 511,000 refugees with financial assistance through Building Blocks, more than doubling the total number of refugees the World Food Programme intend to assist in Jordan.

  • We're Gonna Need a Bigger Nation

    Dialogue Journal

    A new nation is slowly forming. Already sporting a flag, anthem and impressive website, the Refugee Nation's founder, Jason Buzi, is now searching for land. This article explores the barriers and opportunities this ambitious project has encountered along the way, and looks ahead to anticipate what the future holds for this man's vision.

    See publication

  • Go Be Displaced Somewhere Else

    Dialogue Journal

    As the global refugee crisis spirals out of control, Western governments look to shut their doors. Examining an emerging ‘deterrence paradigm’ in global politics, this article hints that perhaps international organisations are best placed to reverse the trend.

    See publication

Courses

  • Auditions & Training TED OPENx Programme

    (TEDx London)

  • British Red Cross Basic First Aid

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  • City-Making: The Politics of Urban Form

    (LSE)

  • Comparing Political Systems

    (King's College London)

  • Connect Database Training

    (Liberal Democrats)

  • Development Economics

    (King's College London)

  • Econometrics

    (King's College London)

  • Evidence and Analysis in Policy-Making

    (LSE)

  • Freedom Week

    (IEA & Adam Smith Inst.)

  • Fundamentals of Politics Research

    (King’s College London)

  • Global Health Policy: Institutions, Actors and Politics

    (LSE)

  • International Humanitarian Law and the Movement

    (British Red Cross)

  • International Institutions and Global Governance

    (King's College London)

  • International Relations Career Challenge Residential Course

    (Young Professionals UN)

  • International Trade

    (King’s College London)

  • Introduction to Political Theory

    (King’s College London)

  • L2APP Award in Playwork Practice

    (Play Wales)

  • LSE Level 1 Fast Track Spanish

    (LSE) Mark: 80%

  • LSE Negotiation Course

    (LSE)

  • LSE Public Speaking Course

    (LSE)

  • Macroeconomics

    (King’s College London)

  • Mental Health First Aider

    MHFA England

  • Microeconomics

    (King’s College London)

  • PREVENT Training

    (Gower College Swansea)

  • Political Economy: Approaches, Concepts and Issues

    (King’s College London)

  • Presidents and Treasurers Training Course

    (King’s College London)

  • Principled Humanitarian Action (Dr Alasdair Gordon-Gibson)

    (British Red Cross)

  • Principles of Economics

    (King’s College London)

  • Public Speaking course (The DO Lectures)

    (Value: £300)

  • Qualitative Research Methods

    (LSE)

  • Quantitative Methods

    (King’s College London)

  • Stuttgart International Academy

    (LHG)

  • Technology and Justice

    (LSE)

  • The International Politics of Energy

    (King’s College London)

  • The Political Economy of Inequality

    (King's College London)

  • The Politics of Globalization

    (LSE)

  • Training for Trainers course (Midas)

    (Value: £1000)

  • University of Cambridge Summer School

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  • Villier's Park Residential Course (Sutton Trust)

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  • Welsh Baccalaureate (PASS)

    (Post-16)

  • Women and Politics

    (King’s College London)

Projects

  • G7 Health Minsters Summit Delegate Liaison Officer to the European Union

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    Managed the entire schedule and logistics of the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and her delegation from their arrival in Oxford to their departure and serving as the main point of contact between themselves and the DHSC G7 Events team. Also led on the delegation’s daily Covid-19 testing protocols, troubleshooting, compiling and reporting results. Worked closely alongside the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and EU’s Head of Delegation, also interacting with No.10…

    Managed the entire schedule and logistics of the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and her delegation from their arrival in Oxford to their departure and serving as the main point of contact between themselves and the DHSC G7 Events team. Also led on the delegation’s daily Covid-19 testing protocols, troubleshooting, compiling and reporting results. Worked closely alongside the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety and EU’s Head of Delegation, also interacting with No.10 photographers, Ministerial Private Secretaries, private drivers, personal security and police officers.

    The meeting’s resultant communique (encompassing global health security, antimicrobial resistance, clinical trials & digital health) can be viewed here - https://lnkd.in/dRGW46n

  • socialprotection.org Ambassador

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    The Ambassadors Programme is an online volunteer programme, operated via the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) website and UNDP, whereby individuals apply to participate in activities related to providing content, knowledge exchange and promotion of socialprotection.org. The Programme has a 4-6 month duration, seeing the biannual selection of Ambassadors from around the world. The fifth session of the Programme has just concluded. Ambassadors are involved in online content mapping and inclusion…

    The Ambassadors Programme is an online volunteer programme, operated via the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) website and UNDP, whereby individuals apply to participate in activities related to providing content, knowledge exchange and promotion of socialprotection.org. The Programme has a 4-6 month duration, seeing the biannual selection of Ambassadors from around the world. The fifth session of the Programme has just concluded. Ambassadors are involved in online content mapping and inclusion, writing blog posts, designing infographics and sourcing photos for the platform.

    http://li1298-55.members.linode.com/discover/blog/authors/author/19714

    See project

  • European Commission Speech (EU Industry Days conference, Brussels, Belgium)

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    One of 23 young people from across the EU selected to represent their country at the EU Industry Days event in Brussels. Here, I discussed EU industrial policy with policymakers, later giving a presentation to the forum myself on behalf of the UK.

    See project

  • LSE Interfaith Encounter Experience

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    Interfaith Encounter brings together students from different backgrounds for a unique experience of understanding and addressing interreligious conflict. The purpose of the trip is to look at the three religious traditions of this highly contested region of the world to see how they underpin today's conflict, but also how they might contribute to its resolution.

    Throughout the week-long trip we visited the sites of sacred significance to the three Abrahamic faiths and met groups and…

    Interfaith Encounter brings together students from different backgrounds for a unique experience of understanding and addressing interreligious conflict. The purpose of the trip is to look at the three religious traditions of this highly contested region of the world to see how they underpin today's conflict, but also how they might contribute to its resolution.

    Throughout the week-long trip we visited the sites of sacred significance to the three Abrahamic faiths and met groups and individuals from all sides to hear their perspectives and to learn what they are doing to work for peace. We met and were hosted by Israelis and Palestinians, Muslims, Christians and Jews. We heard starkly different perspectives and saw challenging things which we discussed in groups each day. Students were left to make up their own minds and were asked only to participate with openness and a desire to learn from those seeking reconciliation and justice.

    Highlights included:

    - Visiting key sites in Jerusalem including the Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Via Dolorosa
    - Synagogue visit and Shabbat meal with Jewish families
    - Overnight stay in Bethlehem with Palestinian families and visit to Aida refugee camp
    - Visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial
    - Touring key sites in Nazareth including Galilee, Church of the Annunciation, the tomb of Maimonides and the White Mosque
    - Meetings with peace activists and campaigners of different faiths

    See project

  • Gateway KSA Experience

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    The program invites a small and diverse cohort of exceptional students from elite universities to undertake a personal learning journey by visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Along the way, participants connect deeply with peers from around the world while developing friendships and contacts within the Kingdom. Students travel to Riyadh, Jeddah and Al-'Ula over the course of 10 days.

    Gateway KSA offers a unique opportunity for next-generation leaders to engage firsthand with Saudis…

    The program invites a small and diverse cohort of exceptional students from elite universities to undertake a personal learning journey by visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Along the way, participants connect deeply with peers from around the world while developing friendships and contacts within the Kingdom. Students travel to Riyadh, Jeddah and Al-'Ula over the course of 10 days.

    Gateway KSA offers a unique opportunity for next-generation leaders to engage firsthand with Saudis uncovering a world of both tradition and transition, and challenging each other to learn more about themselves and this vibrant country’s ambitious young population.

    See project

  • UNESCO Speech (Global Media and Information Literacy conference, Gothenburg, Sweden)

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    I spoke at UNESCO’s Global Media and Information Literacy conference in Gothenburg, Sweden. After first outlining the lessons learned from my 2017 Parliamentary campaign, I talk about the role of the media in politics, the transformative potential of social media platforms and the need for an MIL-focused curriculum.

    https://en.unesco.org/global-mil-week-2019-feature-conference/rory-daniels

    See project

  • Editor in Chief of Dialogue Magazine

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    • Managed 23 editors and steered the largest student-run publication at King’s, covering (and overhauling) all day-to-day operations, hiring, editing, layout and general oversight
    • Personally conducted over 40 interviews for editorial positions

    See project

  • KCL-Ipsos MORI Polling Collaboration

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    Selected to collaborate with the world's 3rd largest market research company, producing an online poll for 1000 British adults. The project is led by Ipsos MORI's Director of Political Analysis, Professor Roger Mortimore.

    See project

  • TED OPENx Auditions & Training Programme (TEDx London)

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    Received training and mentoring from TEDx with the end goal of speaking at a TEDx London event on the theme of Beyond Borders.

    See project

  • Federal People’s Development Committee member

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    Sat on one of the Liberal Democrats’ federal boards, representing Wales and young people

  • 2019 Liberal Democrat London Mayoral Candidate Interview Panel Member

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    Sat on the interview panel, alongside senior party figures and MPs, tasked with selecting the next shortlist of Liberal Democrat candidates for the 2019 London Mayoral Election.

  • President of King’s Liberal Democrat Society

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    Led the society, arranging for politicians to give talks, and hosting regular social events

  • 'Global Politics' KCL Radio show

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    Hosted a weekly show on KCL Radio, discussing the latest political news with international guests. Our insightful Catalonia debate led to me receiving invitations to appear on two other radio shows

  • Vice President of King’s UN World Food Programme Society

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    Took a lead role in organising speaker and social events, inviting and hosting guests such as Dr Mark Vries, one of the inventors of lab-grown meat

  • ‘The Making of an MP’ documentary series

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    Starred in a mini documentary series following my 2017 General Election campaign as the country’s youngest candidate. The series was produced by a professional documentary maker who regularly contributes to Channel 4

  • Creator of Lib Dem Lifts

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    Founded a Facebook group facilitating lift-sharing, which now boasts almost 300 party members

  • London International Model United Nations

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    Delegate for Andorra in LIMUN’s Legal Committee

  • 'SETL' Scheme - Refugees in university policy proposal

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    Drafted an innovative plan aimed at integrating refugees in university. It is now ‘grounds for decision’ at LYMEC, which boasts 200,000 members from 47 organisations across Europe.

  • Manchester Model United Nations

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    Delegate for Brazil in MANMUN's SPECPOL Committee

Honors & Awards

  • Stanford University Tech and Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition runner-up

    Stanford University ASES organisation

    After being selected to attend alongside 23 delegates from across the globe, I was awarded second-place in a six-team tech and entrepreneurship competition held on Stanford University's silicon valley campus and run by its flagship entrepreneurship organisation. I received lectures from Stanford professors, formed a team of international delegates, developed a disruptive business idea concerning emerging technology then delivered a compelling pitch to experienced venture capitalists.

  • Global ChangeMaker

    We Make Change

    Identified by the We Make Change organisation as somebody 'informing, inspiring and empowering people to make change happen'.

  • Top-10 UK Undergraduate of the Year for Impactful Social Action 2019

    Target Jobs

    Recognised as one of the UK’s 10-most effective young leaders creating sustainable social change. Selected from over 4500 applicants after online tests and a rigorous assessment centre.

    https://undergraduateoftheyear.com/winners/2019

  • International Relations Career Challenge Winner

    Young Professionals United Nations

    During the intensive 5-day course (attended by 28 young people from across the globe) the 5 teams of participants were graded on their presentation and research skills by senior UN officials, politicians and international development professionals. I was a member of the winning team, subsequently receiving a trophy and certificate in recognition of this achievement.

  • TED OPENx Finalist

    TEDx London

    One of 21 finalists (from 550+ applications) selected to interview for a prestigious speaking position at TEDx London 2019. I also received expert public speaking coaching in the process.

  • European Commission's Promoting Enterprise SME Essay Competition (Shortlisted)

    Promoting Enterprise (European Commission)

    One of 10 essays shortlisted from among 28 countries for the European Commission's Promoting Enterprise 2018 SME Essay Competition. I wrote about how entrepreneurs and governments can become more innovative.

    https://blogs.ec.europa.eu/promotingenterprise/yec2018-finalists/

    https://www.facebook.com/PromotingEnterprise/photos/a.369786909755482/1973809616019862/?type=3&theater

  • University of North Carolina Dean's List Honor

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Included on the prestigious Dean's List due to outstanding academic performance (GPA: 3.85/4) (Average mark: 93%)

  • Royal Economic Society's Young Economist of the Year (Finalist)

    Royal Economic Society

    Finished in the final 20 from over 2100 essays across 30 countries.

    The panel of judges included Professor Sir Charles Bean (London School of Economics , formerly of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and RES Past President), Stephanie Flanders (JP Morgan) and Professor Jonathan Haskel (Imperial College, London).

    I am the only Welsh finalist and one of only a handful of finalists from a state school in the competition’s long…

    Finished in the final 20 from over 2100 essays across 30 countries.

    The panel of judges included Professor Sir Charles Bean (London School of Economics , formerly of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and RES Past President), Stephanie Flanders (JP Morgan) and Professor Jonathan Haskel (Imperial College, London).

    I am the only Welsh finalist and one of only a handful of finalists from a state school in the competition’s long history.

    https://www.gcs.ac.uk/news/a-welsh-first-rory

Languages

  • Spanish

    Professional working proficiency

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Welsh

    Limited working proficiency

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