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EULF Blueprint related frameworks: UN-GGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF)

The UN-GGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF) provides a basis and guide for developing, integrating and strengthening geospatial information management in all countries. The framework focuses on location information that is integrated with any other meaningful data to solve societal and environmental problems, acting as a catalyst for economic growth and opportunity, and supporting a nation's development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The IGIF comprises an overarching Strategic Framework, an Implementation Guide with supporting appendices for each of the strategic pathways, and Country-level action plans for participating Member States. The Strategic Framework has 7 underlying principles, 8 goals and 9 strategic pathways, each with 4 key elements. The Implementation Guide provides specific guidance and actions to be taken in each of the strategic pathways, supported by good practice templates.

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UN-GGIM Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (IGIF): 9 Strategic Pathways

Each of the recommendations in the EULF Blueprint includes references to the related UN-GGIM IGIF strategic pathways, elements, actions and good practice templates. The following table gives an overall picture of the relationships. 

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EULF Blueprint / IGIF relationships

Readers can review the IGIF strategic pathways in more detail below and access both the IGIF source materials and the complementary guidance in the EULF Blueprint. 

Strategic Pathway 1: Governance and Institutions

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Governance Model Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Leadership Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Value Proposition Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Institutional Arrangements Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Forming the Leadership    
Governing Body APP1.1: Steering Committee Charter Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Geospatial Co-ordination Unit   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Specialist Working Groups   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
2. Establishing Accountability    
Governance Model

National Institutional Arrangements: Instruments, Principles and Guidelines

National Institutional Arrangements: Compendium of Good Practices

Foundational Guide to National Institutional Arrangements Instruments for Geospatial Information Management (Asia-Pacific)

Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
3. Defining Value    
Strategic Alignment Study APP1.2: Strategic Alignment Template Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Value Proposition Statement FIG1.6: Value Proposition Canvas Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
4. Setting Direction    
Geospatial Information Strategy

APP1.3: Guidance for Mission, Vision and Goals Statements

Future trends in geospatial information management: the five to ten year vision (third edition)

Global Statistical Geospatial Framework

Framework for Effective Land Administration

Strategic Framework on Geospatial Information and Services for Disasters

COVID-19: Ready to Respond - The role of the Geospatial Community in Responding to COVID-19

Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (1415); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Change Strategy   Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
5. Creating a Plan of Action    
Country-level Action Plan APP1.4: Country-level Action Plan Template Policy and Strategy Alignment (1); Digital Government Integration (7);Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
6. Tracking Success    
Monitoring and Evaluation APP1.5: Monitoring and Evaluation Template Return on Investment (1415); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)
Success Indicators APP1.6: Success Indicators Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (17)

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Strategic Pathway 2: Policy and Legal

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Legislation Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7)
Policies, Norms and Guides Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7)
Data Protection, Licensing and Sharing Policy and Strategy Alignment (23); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (16)
Governance and Accountability Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Return on Investment (14, 15)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Providing Leadership    
Review Group APP2.1: Common Legal Terms Policy and Strategy Alignment (12)
2. Assessing Needs    
Review and Assessment

APP2.2: Review and Assessment – Considerations

APP2.3: Review and Assessment – Questions
Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7)
Gaps and Opportunities Analysis

APP2.4: Legal and Policy Framework Use Case

APP2.5: Gaps and Opportunities Analysis - Tabletop Exercise (TBD)

APP2.6: Gap Analysis Matrix

Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7)
3. Addressing Opportunities    
Design and Develop

APP2.7: Policy and Legal Instruments - Advantages and Disadvantages

APP2.8: Assessing Fitness for Purpose for a Policy

Guidance and recommended actions aligned with Strategic Pathway 2: Policy and Legal

Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (16)
Data Sharing and Dissemination   Policy and Strategy Alignment (2); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (16)
Licensing Geospatial Information Compendium on Licensing of Geospatial Information Policy and Strategy Alignment (2); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (16)
4. Future Proofing    
Future Proofing   Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Digital Government Integration (7); Return on Investment (14, 15)
5. Addressing Coherence    
Intellectual Property Rights APP2.9: Managing Intellectual Property Rights Policy and Strategy Alignment (2)
Privacy and Data Protection   Policy and Strategy Alignment (23)
Liability Concerns   Policy and Strategy Alignment (2)
Sensitive Information App2.10: Addressing Sensitive Information Policy and Strategy Alignment (2)
6. Delivering Compliance    
Impact Assessment   Policy and Strategy Alignment (12); Return on Investment (14, 15)
Compliance Strategy   Policy and Strategy Alignment (12)

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Strategic Pathway 3: Financial

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Business Model Return on Investment (14, 15)
Opportunities Return on Investment (14, 15)
Investment Return on Investment (14, 15)
Benefits Realisation Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Setting Direction    
Financial Governance    
Financial Accountability    
2. Situational Assessment    
Current Operating Environment

APP3.1: IGIF 'Current and Desired Future' Dual-response Survey (TBD)

APP3.2: IGIF Baseline Survey (TBD)

 
Current Business Model

APP3.3: World Bank/FAO SDI Diagnostic Tool (TBD)

APP3.4 Business Model Canvass

Return on Investment (14, 15)
Data Policy    
Public Good    
3. Financial Plan    
Desired Business Model APP3.5: Developing a Business Model - Some Considerations Return on Investment (14, 15)
Financial Planning APP3.6: Geospatial Programme Budget  
4. Case for Investment    
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment APP3.7: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Approach Return on Investment (14, 15)
Business Case APP3.8: Components of a Business Case Return on Investment (14, 15)
Investment Appraisal   Return on Investment (14, 15)
Annual Budget APP3.9: Developing an Annual Budget - Some Considerations  
5. Sources of Funding    
Sources of Funding    
Strategic Opportunities APP3.10: Possible Financing Models  
6. Deriving Value    
Benefits Realisation   Return on Investment (1415); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Communicate Benefits   Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

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Strategic Pathway 4: Data

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Data Themes Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (79); Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
Custodianship, Acquisition and Management Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (13)
Data Supply Chains Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
Data Curation and Delivery Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (79); Standardisation and Reuse (1011, 13)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Getting Organised    
Data Framework

APP4.1: Data Theme Description Template

The Global Fundamental Geospatial Data Themes

Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (7): Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
Data Inventory APP4.2: Data Inventory Questionnaire Digital Government Integration (7): Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
Dataset Profile APP4.3: Dataset Profile Template Digital Government Integration (7): Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
2. Planning for the Future    
Data Gap Analysis APP4.4: Gap Analysis Matrix Digital Government Integration (7): Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
Data Theme Road Map APP4.5: Data Theme Roadmap Template Digital Government Integration (7): Standardisation and Reuse (11, 13)
3. Capturing and Acquiring Data    
Data Capture    
Data Acquisition Programme   Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (13)
4. Managing Data Sustainably    
Data Custodianship Policy Guidelines APP4.6: Principles of a  Custodianship Policy  
Data Governance APP4.7: Data Governance Roles and Responsibilities Standardisation and Reuse (13)
Data Management Plan APP4.8: Data Management Plan Elements Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (13)
Maintained Metadata APP4.9: Metadata Creation Checklist Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (1113)
Data Release APP4.10: Data Release Guidelines Standardisation and Reuse (11)
Data Storage and Retrieval Systems   Standardisation and Reuse (11)
5. Maintaining Accurate Positioning    
Maintained Geodetic Infrastructure APP4.11: Guidance for Improving Geodetic Infrastructure Standardisation and Reuse (1013)
6. Integrating Data    
Geospatial and Statistical Integration

APP4.12: Guidance for Geospatial and Statistical Integration

Global Statistical Geospatial Framework

Policy and Strategy Alignment (4)
Geocoding and Aggregation   Policy and Strategy Alignment (4)
Data Supply Chains   Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (1113)
Data Interoperability   Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (1013)

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Strategic Pathway 5: Innovation

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Technological Advances Policy and Strategy Alignment (14); Digital Government Integration (6); Standardisation and Reuse (10)
Innovation and Creativity Digital Government Integration (6, 7); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11); Return on Investment (16)
Process Improvement Digital Government Integration (6); Return on Investment (16)
Bridging the Geospatial Digital Divide Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (6, 7, 9); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11); Return on Investment (16)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Geospatial Landscape    
Innovation Group    
Technology Maturity Index APP5.1: IGIF Technology Maturity Index Policy and Strategy Alignment (1)
Strategic Alignment APP5.2: Capability Framework Matrix Policy and Strategy Alignment (1)
2. Identifying Innovation Needs    
Monitoring Trends APP5.3: Geospatial Drivers and Trends Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (6); Standardisation and Reuse (10)
Technology Needs Assessment

APP5.4: ICT Data Inventory

APP5.5: PEST and SWOT Analyses

Digital Government Integration (6); Standardisation and Reuse (10)
3. Transformation Roadmap    
Modernising Data Assets APP5.6: Modernising Data Assets Digital Government Integration (7); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11)
Modern Data Creation Methods APP5.7: Modern Data Creation Methods Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (67, 9); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11)
Enabling Infrastructure

APP5.8: Data Integration Approaches

APP5.9: Data Storage Processes

Digital Government Integration (6, 7); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11)
4. Culture of Innovation    
Geospatial Digital Transformation Strategy

Future trends in geospatial information management: the five to ten year vision (third edition)

Framework for Effective Land Administration

Strategic Framework on Geospatial Information and Services for Disasters

COVID-19: Ready to Respond - The role of the Geospatial Community in Responding to COVID-19

Digital Government Integration (6, 7); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11)
Building an Innovation Culture    
5. Operationalising Innovation    
National Innovation System   Digital Government Integration (6); Return on Investment (16)
Innovation Programmes APP5.10: Pillars of an Innovation Programme Digital Government Integration (6); Return on Investment (16)
Innovation Hubs   Digital Government Integration (6); Return on Investment (16)
Process Improvement APP5.11: Critical Path Analysis Digital Government Integration (6)
6. Innovation Ecosystem    
Bridging the Geospatial Digital Divide APP5.12: Open SDG Data Hubs Policy and Strategy Alignment (4); Digital Government Integration (6; 7, 9); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11); Return on Investment (16)
Integrated System of Systems   Digital Government Integration (6, 7); Standardisation and Reuse (10, 11)

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Strategic Pathway 6: Standards

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Standards Governance and Policy Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Technology and Data Interoperability Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Compliance Testing and Certification Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Community of Practice Standardisation and Reuse (12)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Direction Setting    
Standards Governance APP6.1: National Governance Model Examples Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Standards Awareness

A Guide to the Role of Standards in Geospatial Information Management

A Guide to the Role of Standards in Geospatial Information Management: Companion Document on Standards Recommendations by Tier

Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Strategic Goals   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
2. Understanding National Needs    
Baseline Survey APP6.2: Standards Baseline Survey Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Standards Inventory   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis APP6.3: Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis Standardisation and Reuse (12)
3. Planning for Change    
Action Plan   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Institutional Arrangements APP6.4: Roles and Responsibilities for National Standards Governance Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (12)
4. Taking Action    
Implementation   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Communication and Engagement

APP6.5: Standards Training, Tools and Related Resources

A Guide to the Role of Standards in Geospatial Information Management

A Guide to the Role of Standards in Geospatial Information Management: Companion Document on Standards Recommendations by Tier

Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Risk Assessment   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
5. Ongoing Management    
Standards Review Programme   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Community of Practice APP6.6: User Community Case Studies and Statements of Benefits Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Capacity Development   Standardisation and Reuse (12)
6. Achieving Outcomes    
Compliance   Policy and Strategy Alignment (5); Standardisation and Reuse (12)
Success Indicators APP6.7: Community Best Practice Examples Standardisation and Reuse (12)

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Strategic Pathway 7: Partnerships

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Cross-sector and Interdisciplinary Cooperation Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Private Sector and Academia Collaboration Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
International Collaboration Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Community Participation Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Understanding Partnerships    
Need for Partnering   Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Types of Partnership APP7.1: Types of Partnership Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
2. Evaluating Opportunities    
Partnership Opportunities   Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Selection Criteria   Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
3. Identifying Potential Partners    
Potential Partners

APP9.1: Categories of Stakeholders

APP9.2: Identifying and Classifying Stakeholders

Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Preliminary Screening APP7.2: Evaluation of Potential Partners Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Initial Engagement   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
4. Selecting Partners    
Options and Operational Implications   Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Financial Analysis   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
5. Formalising Partnership    
Establishing Agreement   Digital Government Integration (8); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Communication Plan APP9.5: Stakeholder Communication Plan Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Governance Structure   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
6. Managing Partnership    
Reporting and Accountability   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Review and Evaluation

APP7.3: Review and Evaluation

APP7.4: Success Indicators

Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)
Concluding a Partnership   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (18)

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Strategic Pathway 8: Capacity and Education

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Awareness Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Formal Education Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Professional Training Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Entrepreneurship Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Setting Direction    
Capacity and Education Working Group   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Target Groups   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
2. Assessing Needs    
Inventory of Knowledge, Skills and Resources

APP8.1: Knowledge-Skills-Resource Matrix for Organisations

APP8.2: Knowledge-Skills-Resource Matrix for Teams

APP8.3: Capacity Scanning Matrix

Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Assessments and Analyses

APP8.4: Incremental Approach to Needs Assessment and Analysis

APP8.5: Gap Analysis Approach to Needs Assessment and Analysis

Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
3. Considering Alternatives    
Capacity Development and Education Strategy

APP8.6: PEST and SWOT analyses for Capacity and Education

APP8.7: Typical Components of a Capacity Development and Education Strategy

Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
4. Planning for Action    
Development Approaches APP8.8: Types of Capacity Development Approaches Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Implementation Plan   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Education Programmes   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Outreach Initiatives   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
5. Taking Actions    
Community of Practice   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Innovation Hubs and Incubators   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Geospatial Challenges   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Geography in Schools   Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Scholarships and Internships    Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
6. Assessing Value    
Monitor and Evaluate APP8.9: Recording Success Indicators for Capacity Development Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

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Strategic Pathway 9: Communication and Engagement

Implementation Guide / Appendices

Key Elements

IGIF Key Elements EULF Blueprint Recommendations
Stakeholder and User Engagement Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Strategic Messaging Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Strategy, Plans and Methods Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Monitoring and Evaluation Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

Actions and Tools

IGIF Actions IGIF Tools EULF Blueprint Recommendations
1. Providing Leadership    
Communication and Engagement Strategy   Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Working Group   Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Internal Communication   Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
2. Understanding Opportunities    
Stakeholder Identification

APP9.1: Categories of Stakeholders

APP9.2: Identifying and Classifying Stakeholders

Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Stakeholder Analysis APP9.3: Stakeholder Analysis Matrix Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
3. Setting Direction    
Policy Platform   Return on Investment (1415); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Geospatial Brand   Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Strategic Messages   Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
4. Creating Plan of Action    
Communication Plan

APP9.4: Stakeholder Analysis and Communication

APP9.5: Stakeholder Communication Plan

Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Communication Methods

APP9.6: Communication Methods

APP9.7: Communication Methods - Advantages and Disadvantages

Return on Investment (15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
5. Monitoring Progress    
Review and Evaluation APP9.8: Review and Evaluation - Methods for Benchmarking Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Stakeholder Surveys   Digital Government Integration (8); Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
6. Communicating Value    
Benefits Communications   Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)
Lessons Learned Resource   Return on Investment (14, 15); Governance, Partnerships and Capabilities (19)

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