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Impact analysis of PCT Ro-Bg Priority Axis 3: Economic and Social Development "- Area of Intervention
3.3: " People to People " Cooperation
Contents
Priority Axis 3: Economic and Social Development "- Area of Intervention 3.3: " People to People "
Cooperation ..........................................................................................................................................................2
1. General information about the projects implied in the analysis .................................................................2
2. General objectives of the project .................................................................................................................2
3. Consistency with CBC Programme strategy Ro-Bg .......................................................................................3
4. Target groups ...............................................................................................................................................5
5. Supporting the development of civil society and local communities ..........................................................7
5.1 Improving the Romanian-Bulgarian cooperation in oro-dental health and reducing the disparities
between rural and urban areas in the border area Ro-Bg ...............................................................................7
6. Intensifying the exchanges in education, culture, health, youth and sport...............................................11
7. Impact indicators ........................................................................................................................................21
8. Conclusions.................................................................................................................................................24
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In this stage subject to impact assessment Priority Axis 3 "Economic and Social Development" - Area
of Intervention 3.3 "People to People" Cooperation were all projects completed by 30.10.2012.
Thus 9 projects have been analysed, whose total value was of 1.726 million euro. Among the
projects in the analysis, 7 were coordinated by organizations / institutions of the Romanian border
region Ro-Bg and 2 projects were coordinated by organizations / institutions in the Bulgarian
region. The analyzed projects totaled a number of 31 partners (16 partners from Romania and 15
partners from Bulgaria). The projects were implemented under the proposed operations 3.3.3
"intensifying the exchanges in education, culture, health, youth and sport'(7 projects) and 3.3.1"
Support the development of civil society and local communities "(2 projects).
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Increased awareness of cultural identity, to stimulate and maintain the customs and habits
in the Montana Calafat border region;
Sharing the art and traditions of the cross-border area to create new "communities" and to
strengthen existing ones;
Connecting the communities of the cross-border region through children and increasing the
feeling of European identity among them;
Building a sustainable cooperation between cross-border communities Constanta-Silistra,
through the recognition of cultural and social characteristics of the area;
Creating sustainable links between people and a high level of cooperation in the field of
social and cultural communities of Kardam and Negru Vod.
Arguments about consistency with CBC Programme strategy as objectives in the projects analyzed
are shown in the table below.
3. Setting the stage for economic A joint initiative to develop a common framework for the
and social cooperation creation and promotion of cooperation between key
between the communities in players and also the community from Mehedinti-Vidin
the border region Mehedinti- border area, joint participation in identifying the
Vidin resources of the area and the opportunities for
"sustainable economic development of the border
reguion Mehedinti Vidin;
7. Sharing the art and traditions The activities have created prerequisites for the
of the cross-border area to development of young artists in the framework of cross-
create new "communities" and border communities and to identify means of
to strengthen existing ones; communication between them. It brought into focus the
vision of youth about environmental issues, about the
future of cross-border area, the desire of communities on
both sides of the Danube to find an effective common
response to the needs of young people.
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4. Target groups
The target groups for projects implemented under Priority Axis 3 "Economic and Social
Development", Key Area of Intervention 3.3 "People-to-people" Cooperation by the general
objectives are presented below.
No.. General objectives proposed Target groups
crt. in the project
1. Improving Romanian-Bulgarian The population of a number of villages in Romania and
cooperation in oro-dental Bulgaria, which have no dental clinics:
health and reducing disparities
between rural and urban areas -in Romanian area: Cuneti, Bogata, Rasa(Grditea,
in the cross-border area of Clrai), Topalu and Capidava;
Romania and Bulgaria;
-in Bulgarian area: Pchelarovo, Zograf, Gradini, Snop,
Zhiten, Krasen, Rositsa, Loznitsa, Rosen, Kraishte,
Kochmar, Nova Kamena, Kladenci, Gradnica
2. Development of the common Dentists with offices in Constanta and Calarasi (Romania)
Romanian-Bulgarian and General Tochevo and Tervel (Bulgaria).
cooperation in education and
health; Students of secondary schools in the rural area of
Constanta County and the District of Dobrich: 10 high
schools in Constana (M. Kogalniceanu, Murfatlar,
Baneasa, Ostrov, Topraisar Cogealac, Cobadin, Castelu
and Poarta alba) and 2 high schools in General Tochevo-
Bulgaria (Agricultural School "Tudor Rachinski and Nicola
Vaptzarov")
3. Setting the stage for economic Businesses Mehedinti-Vidin border area
and social cooperation
between the communities in
the border region Mehedinti- Public authorities in the border area Mehedinti and Vidin
Vidin
NGOs - non-governmental organizations Mehedinti-Vidin
border area
Academic institutions Mehedinti-Vidin border area
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7. Sharing the art and traditions The population of Ro-Bg cross-border region (-).
of the cross-border area to
create new "communities" and Organizaii de tineret culturale i instituii culturale
to strengthen existing ones; (Veliko Tarnovo, Pleven, Slatina, Constana)
8. Connecting the communities Pupils of general schools (Castelu, Nisipari, Ivan Vazov
of the cross-border region (Silistra), Lucian Grigorescu (Medgidia), Hristo Botev
through children and
increasing the feeling of (Alfatar) .
European identity among
them;
10. Creation of sustainable links The population of Ro-Bg cross-border region (Constana
between people and a high Silistra).
level of cooperation in the
field of social and cultural Youngv people in Ro-Bg cross-border region (Negru Vod
communities of Kardam and Kardam).
Negru Vod.
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The results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the level of
operation Ro-Bg cross-border area
Setting up a "cross-border operational For the first time in Constanta was launched "Caravan
unit' Research Center by purchasing of Dentistry" by purchasing by the "Ovidius"
the first oro-dental Dental Clinic University of Constanta, of the first mobile dental
Mobile
clinics, through the Faculty of Dentistry.
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Raising awareness in rural schools on There were informed8787 students from rural schools
educational provision and in Constanta and Dobrich District, 10 high schools in
improvement of educational offer for Constanta (M.Kogalniceanu, Murfatlar, Baneasa,
students in higher education in the Topraisar, Ostrov, Cogealac Cobadin, Castelu and
rural border Poarta Alba) and 2 high schools in General Tochevo-
Bulgaria (Agricultural School "Rachinski Tudor" and
"Nicola Vaptzarov")
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5.2 Creating conditions for economic and social cooperation between the communities in the
border region Mehedinti-Vidin
Results obtained in the indicative Impact of the results of the projects in the border
operation region Ro-Bg
Conference on corporate social A conference was held in Mehedinti on "Building a
responsibility: "Building a new agenda new agenda of cooperation in the border region RSC
of cooperation in the border region Mehedinti - Vidin" held at Dr. Tr Severin and another
in Vidin district on "women in development projects
RSC Mehedinti - Vidin" held in
Mehedinti - Vidin border area "held at Vidin);
Mehedinti
The first conference was held in Drobeta Turnu
Conference "Development projects of Severin attended by 120 people of which 40
women in the border area Mehedinti - representatives of business, 30 of civil society, 40
Vidin" held in Vidin public authorities, 5 representatives of universities
and academic institutions, two representatives of the
government.
Seminar "Cooperation Projects in the The two seminars were held in the county Mehedinti
cross-border area Mehedinti - Vidin: were attended by over 70 people from both counties
from idea to implementation", which (35 Mehedinti + 35 Vidin), representatives of local
authorities and the business sector, aimed at
took place in Mehedinti.
attracting investment for the development of border
Seminar on "Innovation, a vector for areas.
business cooperation in the border The two seminars were held in the district of Vidin
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area Mehedinti - Vidin" held in Vidin. were attended by over 70 people from both counties
(35 Vidin area, 35 Mehedinti area), aiming to identify
Seminar "Labour market and effective solutions in the labor market.
employment development in the
In total, the number of participants in the 6 events (2
border area Mehedinti - Vidin" held in
lectures + 4 seminars) was:
Vidin. -105 Representatives of the business sector;
-75 Of public authorities;
Seminar "Development border area
-70 NGOs;
Mehedinti - Vidin. European and
-50 Public opinion leaders, representatives of four
National Funding Opportunities "held universities and institutions, as well as the entire
in Mehedinti. community of the border.
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10 chess tournaments, five in The 12 chess events have included the 10 tournaments. The
Romania and in Bulgaria/5 majority of chess matches have been mixed (EN-FR). Participants
with 50 participants each. had age between 7 and 70 years old. The children were trained by
masters of chess players from Romania and Bulgaria. Chess
centers were established at Calafat and Bileti. In Kansas City
there's a Chess Club "Young Masters" who was trained in the
project.
200 students from Vidin and Over 800 people attended events organized under the project
Calafat, who participated in (200 students participating in the exercises, at least 50 participants
the trainings of chess. in each tournament chess set (500 participants), 40 participants at
Chess camp, 60 participants in the Carnival of the Shah)
1 chess camp for youngsters The Ieelnia Mehedinti it was organized a chess camp, for one
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and a Carnival with a total of week, with 40 children in RO and BG. The Carnival was attended
100 participants. by about 60 people. The activities carried out within this project
have been perpetuated and after its completion. Moreover, in
Bulgaria the chess side is better developed, and it involves more
administration in support of the sport, an example of this being
Administration in Vidin.
2 open playgrounds for There were held 2 playgrounds of outdoor chess, in BG and RO
chess. (Vidin and Calafat). The chess Club in Vidin, organizes monthly
events at chess and children/young people in the Romanian chess
(Craiova, Calafat, Bileti) but not only. Even during the period of
the analysis of the impact of Balkan chess tournament for
amateurs (www. belchess. com) attended by representatives of
the target group involved in the project. There is even a world
champion chess at his age, who participated in this project.
6.2 The development of sustainable partnerships between sports clubs of the Olt-Ruse
cross-border area and the increase of the number of sports events
Results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the level
operation of Ro-Bg cross-border area
Common cross-border organization meetings in 4 such meetings of cross-border municipalities
neighboring districts/counties of Olt and Ruse, were held (2 in Slatina and 2 in Pleven). These
for exchange of experience and transfer of were the events of three days, the first day being
know-how in the field of education, culture and organised seminars/workshops.
sport.
Within those 4 meetings, there were held 4
competitions in sports (2 of table tennis, martial
arts-taekwondo (the only Olympic sport in the
martial arts)).
6.3 Increasing the level of awareness about cultural identity, for stimulating and
maintaining the Customs and habits of the cross-border region, Montana Calafat
Results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the level of
operation Ro-Bg cross-border area
Creating a Cultural Information Center Ro- Information Center was opened in the premises of
Bg at Calafat. the Museum of Clafat, in order to provide relevant
information to tourists in the cultural field in order to
promote cross-border tourist area Clafat-Montana.
The Centre has conducted research to identify
existing products and cultural institutions in the
region, has published promotional brochures and
catalogs with attractive products and cultural
institutions of the area.
Realization of common folkloric Ro-Bg. Two folklore ensembles in the cross-border region
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Study for promoting the common cultural A study was completed with a bilingual brochure En-
objectives. Bg with all the important cultural sites of the
Montana-NClafat region. The brochure was
delivered to tour operators in order to promote
cultural and tourist offer of the Montana-Calafat
area.
Future long term cultural exchanges and The two assemblies are supported by the ensemble
cooperation . "Maria Tanase" from Craiova, Dolj. Cultural
exchanges have taken place subsequent to the
project in the version set out by the project, both in
Romania and in Bulgaria but also in other
neighbouring countries (Serbia).
Information and promotion The dances have been recorded and provided to
local and regional TV channels from Romania and
Bulgaria. They held 2 broadcast at local and regional
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television.
6.4 Sharing the art and traditions of the cross-border area to create new "communities"
and to strengthen existing ones
Results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the level of
operation Ro-Bg cross-border area
Organizing art exhibitions in various places in 4 exhibitions were held in the following cities and
the cross-border area . towns, trying to cover as evenly the cross-border
region:
-Veliko Tarnovo: 1-7 August 2011.
-Pleven: 25-31 July 2011.
-Slatina: 18-24 July 2011.
-Constanta: 12-17 July 2011 .
Most exhibitors and visitors were young until 18
years of age and there were 280 drawings.
Exhibitions amounted to a total of 812 visitors,
coming from the ranks of students, teachers, NGO
and MEDIA representatives and the general public.
Information and publicity 10,000 brochures.
500 art catalogs .
DVD with 500 exhibitions organized .
More information can be found on the website
www. art-robg. eu
6.5 Connections between the communities of the cross-border region through children
and increasing the feeling of common European identity among them
Results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the level of
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Creation of artistic cultural formations, well In each partnership school, it was created a cultural
trained, in order to promote multiculturalism. artistic ensemble consisting of 20 children. A
number of 200 babies were trained in folk dances
in cultural artistic formations set up within schools.
Organizing painting exhibitions . With the paintings realized in the camp of creation
there was a painting exhibition at Castelu, which
has enjoyed the participation of about 750 visitors.
Quizzes and sports competitions. Two competitions were organised of handball and
football: one from Silistra and Nisipari.
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dishes.
Information and publicity. 1000 flyers 500 cookbooks more information can
be found on the website www.traditii.com
Organizing thematic debates (one in Romania and The debate in Romania had as theme
one in Bulgaria). ecotourism while debate in Bulgaria had the
theme employment opportunities in the EU.
At the debate in Romania attended 13
Romanians and Bulgarians 13. And at the
Bulgarian debate attended 14 Romanians and
12 Bulgarians.
Building a common history camp in Romania (20 The camp was organized in the style of a
participants, 10 Romanians and Bulgarians 10). classical history lessons. It has been insisted
on the past, particularly during periods of
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Organization of a meeting for youth "advantages of The meeting took place at Adamclisi, where
history and common traditions in the cross-border the participants have visited the Museum. As
region" (20 participants: 10 Romanians and 10 a common history of anti-communist
Bulgarians). resistance insisted after the second world
war, particularly in the area of Dobrogea
(both Southern and northern Romania )
A Visual art camp . The camp was organised in Romania and was
attended by 20 children (10 from Bulgaria and
10 from Romania). The camp also held
courses on modelling, painting and
photography.
Organizing a festival of Folk Traditions in common The Festival was organized in Romania with
Ro-Bg area. 40 children (20 Romanians and Bulgarians 20)
who presented the festival programs. In the
Festival, which lasted three days, was
organised an exhibition for the paintings
during the Visual Arts camp.
Elaboration of a guide "Romania and Bulgaria-- The guide was distributed 400 copies (200 in
Member States of the European Union: Romanian and 200 in Bulgarian)
opportunities for personal and professional
development of young people".
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Making a brochure "youth tourist routes in the The brochure was distributed in 200 copies in
trans-border region Constanta-Silistra" . Romanian and 200 in Bulgarian .
Dissemination of a film to promote cooperation The film was broadcast on 2 local television
between young people's cultural and artistic, stations , Antena 1 and Litoral. Antenna 1
distributed at local/regional level (television). audience promotion film was about 18,000
persons.
Dissemination of a film to promote historical The film was distributed on 500 CD/DVD in
heritage in Constanta-Silistra. Romanian and 500 CD/DVD in Bulgarian
6.7 Creating durable links between people and a high level of cultural and social
cooperation between communities and Negru Voda Kardam
The results obtained in the indicative The impact of the results of projects at the
operation indicative level of Ro-Bg cross-border area
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7. Impact indicators
The impact of the projects under Priority Axis 3 "Economic and Social Development" 3.3 "People to
People" Cooperation was in the field of "Education, Training, Culture, Sport" and also in the field of
"Promoting business and employment opportunities "with the results of other projects related to
this field.
The impact indicator values registered in the analysis of the project "Education, Training, Culture,
Sport", are presented in the table below.
Type of
No.. crt. Impact indicators UM Value
indicator
Number of staff in training centers created / developed
1. Quantitative Number 4
through projects implemented
Number of people trained in areas in which the projects are
2. Quantitative Number 136
implemented
Number of students who have studied a certain period of
3. Quantitative Number 10
time in neighboring country
Number of adults who attended training programs in
4. Quantitative Number 20
neighboring country
Satisfaction degree of the target groups who have benefited
5. Qualitative Reviews High
from education / training in neighboring country
Number of cultural and entertainment events (festivals,
6. Quantitative Number 5
etc.).
Number of articles in publications presenting the project
7. Quantitative Number 35
results to strengthen cultural relations
The assessment of target groups on cultural and
8. Qualitative Reviews High
entertainment events
The assessment of target groups on how the media
9. presentation of project results strengthen the cultural Qualitative Reviews High
relations
Assessment of the extent to which the projects undertaken
Good and
10. have enhanced social coherence, cultural cooperation Qualitative Reviews
very good
between people and local communities in the program area
Number of promotional materials (brochures, guides, Number of
11. Quantitative 18522
videos, posters, etc..) Pieces
12. Number of events Quantitative Number 63
Number of
13. Number of participants in events Quantitative 4009
Contacts
14. Number of partnerships between centers of education / Quantitative Number 9
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Type of
No.. crt. Impact indicators UM Value
indicator
training
Number of people participating in the "people to people" Number of
15. Quantitative 23 446
actions Contacts
Number of
16. Number of children trained in cultural and artistic groups Quantitative 240
Children
Number of
Number of children / young people trained in creative
17. Quantitative Children / 129
camps
Youth
Number of
18. Number of children trained for games and contests Quantitative 750
Children
Cultural and artistic teams able to participate in
19. Quantitative Number 3
competitions and festivals
20. Actions that encourage environmental protection Quantitative Number 11
21. Number of events / competitions conducted Quantitative Number 16
Improving the potential for future development of cultural
22. Qualitative Reviews High
exchanges and cooperation in border region
The number of people receiving treatment and free
23. Quantitative Number 10207
consultation
The values which are relevant to the impact indicators for intervention 3.3 registered in the analysis
of the projects are shown in the table below.
Type of
No.. crt. Impact indicators UM Value
indicator
Satisfaction degree of the target groups benefiting from business
1. Qualitative Reviews High
infrastructure development through projects implemented
Number of SMEs benefiting from the results of cross-border
2. Quantitative Number 2701
projects (industry, services, agriculture, trade, etc..)
Reviews of target groups on ways to increase the number of SMEs
3. benefiting business facilities resulting from projects implemented Qualitative Reviews Good
under the
Number of promotional materials (brochures, guides, videos, Number
4. Quantitative 165 161
posters, etc..) pieces.
5. Number of events for business opportunities Quantitative Number 131
Number
6. Number of participants (companies, individuals) to events Quantitative 17412
pers.
Improving the exchange of information on employment
7. Qualitative Reviews Good
opportunities in the border region
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Type of
No.. crt. Impact indicators UM Value
indicator
Number of persons (natural or legal) using ICT facilities made by
8. Quantitative Number 98491
projects
Number of partnerships between universities, research institutes
9. Quantitative Number 38
and companies
Employment opportunities arising from the implementation of
10. Quantitative Number 121
projects
Satisfaction of target groups on sites/publications presenting job
11. Qualitative Reviews High
offers in neighboring country
The assessment of target groups on awareness of employment
12. Qualitative Reviews High
opportunities
Number of people participating in the promotion of people to
13. Quantitative Number 11985
people actions
Number of people benefiting from the activities of awareness
14. Quantitative Number 500
regarding environmental protection
15. Level of information on EU funds Qualitative Reviews Good
16. Raising awareness on equality between women and men Qualitative Reviews Good
Assessment of raising awareness of innovation as a driver of
17. Qualitative Reviews Good
business cooperation
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8. Conclusions
In this stage, subject to impact assessment Priority Axis 3 "Economic and Social Development" -
Area of Intervention 3.3 "People to People" Cooperation were 9 projects whose cumulative total
was of 1.726 million euros. The most commonly represented in the project by the beneficiary
organizations were in the Romanian area, Constana (8 representation), Dolj (3 representations)
and Olt (3 representations) and in the Bulgarian area, f Dobrich, Vidin and Silistra (3 each represent
each ). However, within the area analyzed, in the Bulgarian area, the districts are implied in the
project more than the counties in the Romanian area, namely 7 districts having representatives in
the project (Dobrich, Vidin, Montana, Pleven, Ruse, Silistra, Veliko Tarnovo) to only five counties in
the Romanian area (Constanta, Calarasi, Dolj, Olt, Mehedinti).
In the field of "Education, Training, Culture, Sport" there were included 8 projects, all related to
Priority Axis 3 "Economic and Social Development" - Area of Intervention 3.3 "People to People"
Cooperation.
The number of people trained in areas where the projects were implemented was of 136 people. A
total of 10 students and 20 adults of Bulgarian origin studied at universities in Romania that
followed training programs in Romania. Their satisfaction from training conditions was high.
In health, a number of 10,200 people in rural areas have received free treatment in a caravan of
Dentistry.
The cultural events organized within the projects analyzed (a total of five folk festivals) made a very
good impression of the participants and enhance social coherence, cultural cooperation between
people and local communities in the program area. Three groups were created cultural and artistic
foundations were laid partnerships between known bands on both sides of the Danube on tour to
promote the common folk values. The events have enjoyed a good representation of local and
regional media.
To these are added a significant number of 63 events (exhibitions, art camps, physical education
and sports camps, games and contests), totaling about 4,000 direct participants. To participate in
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these events about 1300 children / young people have been trained. Of the 63 events, 16 were
devoted to sport.
We will stop further to mention the events and actions which may be permanent in "Education,
Training, Culture, Sport", drawn from the projects in the analysis:
- Common sports competitions held in both areas (chess, football, table tennis, martial arts,
etc). There is even the idea of organizing a cross Olympics Ro-Bg;
- Educational camps, theme camps (eg common history) Visual Arts camp (painting,
photography, film, etc.), sports camps;
- Festivals / performances of folklore, folk music;
- Formations artistic - cultural
- Common ethnographic exhibitions of painting;
- Continuing Dental Caravan and in other regions of the border area.
The projects undertaken have helped to improve the potential for future development of cultural
exchanges and cooperation in the border region. Some projects have generated other projects,
some results are continued after completion, but their number is quite low. There remained
broadly relations between people on both sides of the Danube and relations between institutions /
organizations in both Romanian and Bulgarian areas that can be a source of ideas for future
cooperation and a basis for other projects.
Some of the events in the projects were continued / taken by some of the partners, especially in
the cases where they also organize events prior to the project, the project consolidating its position
as organizers, this time, border. However, overall sustainability of project results should be
strengthened, an example of this is represented many websites projects that after completion of
the projects are not updated, they are not tracked by administrators although in many cases, they
continue to be of interest to visitors / target groups of the project. A continuation of the project
activities to be undertaken by the partners, will lead to updating these websites.
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