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SUMMARY:2026 WSPD Closing Session - Around the table: what the reports say
DESCRIPTION:05:00-05:30 EDT | 10:00-10:30 CET | 17:00-17:30 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nJoin us to close the 5th annual World Sustainable Procurement Day with a fast-paced\, insight-packed session that brings this year’s theme  Action over Noise  to life. Five years in this community has moved from building a vision to activating a global community.   \n SPP is a reality\, and WSPD is where that community steps into the spotlight.  \nIn a dynamic round robin\, SPP partners will share one or two key takeaways from their latest reports and studies\, offering a clear snapshot of where sustainable procurement stands today\, where we are going and where action is already happening. This session helps map the landscape of research and resources shaping real progress that can help you on  your journey.  \nAnd the cherry on top\, Thomas Udesen\, Co-Founder of SPP. From the spark of inspiration to the thriving global community we see today\, Thomas has been at the heart of shaping and driving SPP. Join us to hear his reflections\, challenges to all of us\, and his infectious passion for doing more\, faster\, and with greater impact\, a finale sure to deliver plenty of goosebump moments.  \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/2026-wspd-closing/
CATEGORIES:People,Planet,Profession
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260326T050000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260326T060000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity in Asia: Unlocking Impact Through Social Enterprises
DESCRIPTION:00:00–01:00 EDT | 05:00–06:00 CET | 12:00–13:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session explores the current maturity\, challenges\, and opportunities of supplier diversity across Asian markets. It highlights how social enterprises can strengthen responsible sourcing\, align with ESG priorities\, and deliver meaningful community impact. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nThe evolving landscape of supplier diversity in Asia and the growing role of social enterprises as inclusive\, impact-driven suppliers\nFrameworks and considerations for companies beginning or expanding supplier diversity programmes in the region\nPractical examples from corporations successfully working with social enterprises\n\nParticipants will gain actionable insights and practical models for integrating social enterprises into corporate supply chains\, helping them take concrete steps to strengthen supplier diversity initiatives in Asia. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/supplier-diversity-in-asia-unlocking-impact-through-social-enterprises/
CATEGORIES:People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260326T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260326T030000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
CREATED:20260226T182944Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting the Health System Value Chain: Procurement-Led Collaboration for Sustainable Transformation
DESCRIPTION:25 March\, 21:00-22:00 EDT | 26 March 02:00-03:00 CET | 09:00-10:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session explores how top‑down global health commitments and bottom‑up procurement practice come together to drive sustainable transformation across the Health System Value Chain. It shows how international ambition—such as the COP26 health commitments—meets real‑world implementation through coordinated action from policymakers\, connectors\, and practitioner communities. \nIn this session\, participants will hear about: \n\nTop‑down ambition: How ATACH is mobilising governments and policy drivers to advance climate‑resilient and sustainable health systems.\nConnecting mechanisms: How Health Proc Europe’s Alliance for Procurement Impact links buyers and suppliers to translate global goals into practical\, scalable solutions.\nBottom‑up practice: How SPP’s practitioner communities are contributing hands‑on insights to co‑create and test a Sustainable & Resilient Procurement Toolkit – and how you can get involved!\nHow different actors across the value chain experience ambitions\, challenges\, and opportunities for collaborative action.\nThe conditions and mechanisms needed to bridge global commitments with day‑to‑day procurement realities.\n\nYou will walk away with a clear understanding of how global commitments can move from high‑level ambition to practical\, measurable change—powered by procurement‑led collaboration. You’ll also learn how to engage in the HPE–SPP collaboration to strengthen knowledge transfer and build ESG‑driven resilience across the Health System Value Chain. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/2026-wspd-coming-soon-6/
CATEGORIES:People,Planet,Profession
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SUMMARY:Critical Minerals: Confronting the Hard Truths of the Just Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:16:00–17:00 EDT | 21:00–22:00 CET | 26 March\, 04:00–05:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nAs demand for critical minerals accelerates with the expansion of clean technologies and rising geopolitical competition\, environmental and social risks across value chains are intensifying. This session explores what these realities mean for businesses — and for procurement professionals navigating time pressure\, power imbalances\, limited transparency and human rights risks. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nThe role critical minerals play in the net-zero transition and the social impacts linked to mining expansion\nThe complexity of long value chains and the challenges of traceability and transparency\nQuestions of accountability for environmental and social performance across the sector\nWhat workable solutions look like when balancing social risk with supply securitisation\nSpecific actions procurement professionals can take to contribute to a just transition\n\nParticipants will gain motivation and a practical framework to better balance ESG risks and supply security\, supported by stakeholder engagement\, internal alignment and collective action. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/critical-minerals-confronting-the-hard-truths-of-the-just-energy-transition/
CATEGORIES:People,Planet,Profession
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SUMMARY:Driving Gender Equality: The Power of Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:14:00 – 15:00 EDT | 19:00-20:00 CET | 26 March\, 02:00-03:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session explores how procurement can actively drive gender equality and women’s empowerment. It will highlight the power of supply chains as a practical lever for change and share guidance on putting gender-responsive procurement into action. \nParticipants will explore: \n\nWhy procurement matters for advancing gender equality — and the power it holds to influence supply chains\nHow to embed gender equality across the full procurement cycle\, including practical tools for gender-responsive procurement\nLessons learned from private sector companies\, United Nations entities\, and other organisations that have implemented gender-responsive procurement\n\nYou will leave with a clear understanding that gender equality is not an add-on\, but a fundamental pillar of sustainable and resilient supply chains — and a responsibility procurement can lead. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/advancing-gender-inclusive-supply-chains/
CATEGORIES:People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
CREATED:20260226T162950Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Procurement: For Human Rights and Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:12:00-13:00 EDT | 17:00-18:00 CET | 26 March\, 00:00-01:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nClimate change and human rights are no longer separate agendas for procurement. This session explores what procurement excellence looks like when multiple impact drivers converge in real commercial decisions — across sourcing\, contracting\, supplier management and performance. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nWhy convergence is a procurement execution challenge\, grounded in core competencies such as ethics\, risk management\, stakeholder engagement and commercial management\nHow structural silos between “E”\, “S” and “G” create fragmented judgement\, conflicting supplier signals and competing KPIs\nRecurring risk patterns in practice\, including the uncoordinated “triple ask” on suppliers and carbon-only decisions that miss wider impact\nHow to move from convergence to execution through outcome-led risk prioritisation\, commercial translation\, and stronger supplier engagement\nPractical examples and case studies illustrating what convergence looks like on the ground\n\nParticipants will gain a clearer view of how to apply procurement fundamentals more coherently in a complex risk environment\, and how integrating climate and human rights considerations can strengthen resilience\, judgement and long-term value creation. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/2026-wspd-coming-soon-2/
CATEGORIES:People,Planet
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
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SUMMARY:Human Rights Due Diligence and the Power of Listening
DESCRIPTION:10:00–11:00 EDT | 15:00–16:00 CET | 22:00–23:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session explores how organisations in both the private sector and international development are embedding Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) into their supply chains. It focuses on how stakeholder engagement — especially with affected communities and suppliers — makes HRDD meaningful rather than compliance-driven. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nUNOPS’ perspective on sustainable supply chain governance\, supplier integrity risk management\, and inter-agency collaboration on issues such as forced labour and human trafficking\nRegulatory and business drivers pushing organisations to prioritise human rights\, including evolving legislation\, brand accountability\, and customer expectations\nTetra Pak’s systematic approach to identifying and prioritising human rights impacts across its value chain\nThe role of worker voice surveys\, Human Rights Impact Assessments\, NGO-led consultations\, and grievance mechanisms in engaging affected stakeholders\n\nParticipants will gain insight into what a robust\, people-centred HRDD process looks like in practice\, how to move beyond desk-based assessments toward direct engagement\, and how meaningful stakeholder dialogue strengthens accountability and trust across the value chain. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/human-rights-due-diligence-and-the-power-of-listening/
CATEGORIES:People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T150000
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SUMMARY:Small but Mighty: The Suppliers Behind Resilient Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:09:00–10:00 EDT | 14:00–15:00 CET | 21:00–22:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session highlights the strategic value of SMEs in sustainable procurement and risk-resilient supply chains. It brings research\, supplier perspectives\, and a corporate case study together to explore how engaging SMEs can deliver both business continuity and community impact. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nResearch insights on the economic and social importance of SMEs globally and locally\, and why they matter for corporate supply chains\nThe value SMEs bring to large organisations\, including innovation\, agility\, specialised capabilities\, and local expertise\nCommon barriers SMEs face when working with large corporates\, such as access to capital\, payment terms\, certification requirements\, and onboarding challenges\nA corporate case study from IHG Hotels & Resorts demonstrating how partnering with an SME network mitigated supply chain risk while supporting regional economies\n\nParticipants will leave feeling inspired to take actionable steps to integrate SMEs into their sourcing strategies through creative\, collaborative solutions that strengthen both resilience and impact. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/small-but-mighty-the-suppliers-behind-resilient-supply-chains/
CATEGORIES:People,Profession
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
CREATED:20260226T161349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T094310Z
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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity: Measuring Social Impact - What’s Changed in Europe and the US
DESCRIPTION:08:00–09:00 EDT | 13:00–14:00 CET | 20:00–21:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free!): Registration link +++ \nThis session highlights the most impactful changes in inclusive sourcing since March 2025 across the US and Europe. It brings together perspectives on how social impact is being measured in the EU\, how this differs from US programmes\, and what inclusive procurement looks like in practice in 2026. \nKey discussion points include: \n\nThe business case for inclusive procurement and recent developments around DEI\, including how to structure legally sound supplier diversity efforts\nAdvocacy bodies’ perspectives on inclusive sourcing in 2026\nDisability inclusion and how to embed disability-owned businesses and accessible procurement practices\nPractical steps to assess\, implement and scale inclusive procurement programmes\n\nParticipants will gain a clear understanding of the strategic value of inclusive procurement\, insights into how disability inclusion can create competitive advantage\, and practical tips and tools to start or strengthen inclusive sourcing initiatives. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/supplier-diversity-measuring-social-impact-whats-changed-in-europe-and-the-us/
CATEGORIES:People
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260325T100000
DTSTAMP:20260620T063218
CREATED:20260226T153931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T094450Z
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SUMMARY:2026 WSPD - Opening Session
DESCRIPTION:4:30-05:00 EDT | 09:30-10:00 CET | 16:30-17:00 SGT | +++ Register here (it’s free): Registration Link +++ \nKick off the 5th annual World Sustainable Procurement Day (WSPD) with a powerful opening session celebrating five years of global impact and setting the stage for 24 hours of learning\, exchange\, and action. In a complex geopolitical and economic landscape\, sustainable procurement continues to matter more than ever — and WSPD is where the global community comes together to share\, collaborate\, and work at scale like nowhere else. The SPP Global team will guide you on how to navigate the world’s largest free virtual procurement event\, ensuring you leave ready to apply insights in your own work. \nHear from Anne-Claire Howard\, Director of Procurement at UNOPS\, who brings a public procurement and multilateral perspective that highlights how cross-sector collaboration drives real impact. This opening session kicks off a day designed to equip participants with insights\, inspiration\, and practical ways to act — showing the world that the procurement community is here\, working hard\, and delivering at scale. \n+++ \n\nWSPD is run as an SPP community event. We are very happy to bring this event to the global procurement community for free of charge for the 5th consecutive year. If you haven’t done so already\, please consider joining the SPP Community. Your support enables us to  continue delivering events\, content and unique opportunities such as WSPD. Join us\, if you share the values of The Pledge and our goal of making sustainable procurement the default. https://www.spp.earth/join/#the-pledge/We grow stronger with every person that joins.\nWe have the bold vision of building a global community of procurement professionals engaging in radical collaboration to drive sustainability at scale. Our SPP safe\, non-commercial spaces and platforms make this possible – and WSPD is one of these spaces. We ask attendees for active\, respectful participation and to refrain from sales pitches and solicitation. Please read and adhere to the SPP Netiquette (www.spp.earth). And as always\, if we can do anything to strengthen SPP spaces for you\, let us know.\nThe session will be recorded and shared on the SPP YouTube channel: Sustainable Procurement Pledge – YouTube – by participating you consent to being recorded.
URL:https://www.spp.earth/event/2026-wspd-opening/
CATEGORIES:People,Planet,Profession
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