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GOBESHONA 3 THE THIRD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Venue: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

THE PROGRAMME

Please visit the conference booth and Youth Photo Voice display near the food court

DAY 1

SUNDAY,

08 JANUARY 2017

RESEARCH INTO USE

9:30–11:00

SESSION 1

LOCATION: CHAIR:

WELCOME: OPENING:

KEYNOTE:

SPECIAL GUESTS:

INAUGURAL SESSION

Auditorium Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, Bangladesh Center for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Professor M. Omar Rahman, Vice-Chancellor, IUB Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Dr. Gregg B. Walker, Professor, Oregon State University, USA. Mr. Nathan Sage, Director, Economic Growth Office, USAID Mr. Sarat Dash, Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Dhaka

11:00-11:10

LOCATION:

INAUGURAL GROUP PHOTO

In front the Auditorium

11:10–11:30

REGISTRATION & TEA BREAK

11:30-13:00

SESSION 2 – PLENARY

LOCATION: HOST:

CHAIR:

PRESENTERS:

DISCUSSION AND Q&A

GOBESHONA EXPERIENCE

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Gobeshona, International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Dr. SaleemulHuq, Director, ICCCAD 1. Mr. Mohammad Nazmul Chowdhury, Content Manager, Gobeshona 2. Ms. Zinat Fatima Papia, Project Officer, Gobeshona 3. Ms. Tamanna Haque, Coordinator, Knowledge Management Programme, Gobeshona, ICCCAD

13:00-14:00

LUNCH

14:00-15:30

SESSION 3 – PARALLEL

LOCATION: HOST:

CHAIR: MODERATOR:

GUEST OF HONOUR:

DISCUSSANT 1: DISCUSSANT 2:

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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) Mr. Joyanta Adhikari, Executive Director, CCDB Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman, Former Research Director, BIDS Dr. Akram H. Chowdhury, Chairman, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) Dr. Abu Wali Raghib Hassan, Director, DAE Ms. Farida Akhtar, Executive Director, UBINIG 1. Md. Emdad Hossain: Vertical agriculture options to address impacts of climate change in coastal regions of Bangladesh 2. Md. Kamruzzaman: Suitability of indigenous rice varieties to withstand drought condition in high Barindtract of Bangladesh: An adaptive research 3. Ms. Vositha Wijenayake: Climate adaptation through small holder climate smart agriculture: a focus on vulnerabilities & empowerment

THE PROGRAMME



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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

CLIMATE CHANGE AND GENDER

Gallery 5002, Level 4 Oxfam Bangladesh Christian Aid Bangladesh Dr. Mahbuba Nasreen, Professor & Director, Dhaka University Mr. Sanjib Biswas, Programme Manager, Christian Aid. Ms. Zakia Naznin, Senior Researcher, BCAS Mr. M. B. Akhter, Programme Director, Oxfam Bangladesh, Mr. Sakib Nabi, Country Director, Christian Aid Bangladesh. 1. Mr. Mohammad Musfequs Salehin: Gender and climate change: Power, place and space in climate change impact and adaptation 2. Ms. Farhana Sultana: Problematizing climate adaption: Querying intersectionality, power and social justice 3. Ms. Mumita Tanjeela: Untold stories: Women's resiliency and climate change adaptation in Bangladesh


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MODELLING

Gallery 7002, Level 6 Wageningen University and Research Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Ms. Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Director, Project Officer, Wageningen University and Research Mr. Mashfiqus Salehin, Professor, BUET 1. Mr. Anwar Zahid: Model impact of climate change on the groundwater flow and salinity encroachment in the coastal areas of Bangladesh 2. Ms. Momtaz Jahan: End-century multi-hazard maps for Bangladesh coast 3.Mr. Shahriar Khan: Gain of land by siltation unlikely to be reversed by sea level rise

15:30-16:00

TEA BREAK

16:00-17:30


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

LOSS AND DAMAGE

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Mr. Md. Reaz Ahmed, Director General, Department of Disaster Management, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief Mr. S. M. Munjurul Hannan Khan, Deputy Secretary, MoEF Mr. M. Hafijul Islam Khan, Executive Director, Centre for Climate-Justice Bangladesh (CCJ-B) 1. Mr. Md. Habib Torikul: Measures to address loss and damage including insurance for coastal fisher folk of Bangladesh 2. Mr. Syed Nazmul Husain: Sustainable policy for the flood flow zone and effective development control mechanisms: Dhaka City 3. Mr. Md. Golam Mahabub Sarwar: Non economic loss and damage caused by tropical storm Roanu

18:30–21:30 OPENING DINNER, CERTIFICATE AWARD AND BOOK LAUNCHING CEREMONY

HOSTED BY ICCCAD – IUB

VENUE: Food Court, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

THE PROGRAMME


DAY 2

MONDAY,

09 JANUARY 2017

RESEARCH INTO USE

9:00–9:30

REGISTRATION

9:30–10:00

SESSION 7

LOCATION KEYNOTE

INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Professor Dr. Myles R Allen, Oxford University

Climate change and extreme weather events: Attribution and implications for Loss and Damage and the 1.5

0C goal

10:10 – 11:30


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

ADAPTATION TECHNOLOGY

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Christian Commission for Development in Bangladesh (CCDB) Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, BCAS Mr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Coordinator – Research, CCU, CCDB Dr. Nurul Quadir, Additional Secretary, MoEF Ms. Hasin Jahan, Country Director, Practical Action Bangladesh Mr. Mokhlesur Rahman, Executive Director, CNRS 1. Mr. Tapas Ranjan Chakraborty: Potential of mobile phone in extension of adaptive agriculture for community resilience 2. Ms. Naeema Jihan Zinia: Rooftop gardening in Dhaka: An adaptation measure of the commoners 3. Mr. Md. Ashfaq Uddin: Pico hydropower generation: An overview of geographic presentation in Bangladesh

11:30-12:00

TEA BREAK

12:00-13:20


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANNING

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, BCAS Mr. Golam Rabbani, Fellow, BCAS 1. Ms. Maliha Muzammil: Scenario guided strategic planning for a climate-resilient Bangladesh 2. Mr. Anwar Zahid: Managed aquifer recharge for artificial storage (MARAS) of water to improve groundwater conditions in vulnerable climatic areas of Bangladesh 3. Ms. Remeen Firoz: How sustainable are alternative income generating activities? A case study of mega adaptation projects from Bangladesh


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Gallery 5002, Level 4 United International University (UIU) Practical Action Bangladesh Dr. Hamidul Huq, Professor, UIU Ms. Hasin Jahan, Country Director, Practical Action 1. Mr. Md. Shafiqul Islam: Is groundwater table depleting in Barind tracts over times? 2. Mr. Md. Humayain Kabir: Coping with natural disaster impacts: an example from a highly disaster prone coastal village of Bangladesh 3. Mr. Bishawjit Mallick: Coupled human-landscape interactions in coastal Bangladesh

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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

ECO-SYSTEM RESILIENCE AND BIODIVERSITY

Gallery 7002, Level 6 Christian Aid Bangladesh Dr. Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus, BRAC Mr. Sanjib Biswas Sanjay, Programme Manager, Christian Aid Dr. Istiak Sobhan, Environment Specialist, World Bank Dhaka Office Dr. Mokhlesur Rahman, Executive Director, Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) 1. Mr. Abu Hena M. K.: Vulnerability of coastal resources to climate change and sea level rise in sub-tropical coast, Indian Ocean: A case study 2. Mr. Md. Kamrul Islam: Determination of optimal spatial arrangement component crops in jhum 3. Md. Hafiz Iqbal: Estimating the economic benefits of an improved aquatic ecosystem and watershed management in the Tanguar Haor wetland: An application of choice modeling

13:20 – 14:20

LUNCH BREAK

14:20-15:40


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

LOCAL ADAPTATION PLANNING

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Islamic Relief, Bangladesh Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, BCAS Mr. Shabel Firuz, Country Director, Islamic Relief Bangladesh 1. Mr. Tahmid Huq Easher: Tidal river management in Kalicharanpur, Jessore: Assessment from cradle to grave 2. Mr. Munirul Islam: Local adaptation plan for action: A tool for climate resilience 3. Mr. Mohammad Rashed Alam Bhuiyan: The problems of governance of climate change adaptation in coastal GBM- delta Bangladesh


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MIGRATION

Gallery 5002, Level 4 International Organization for Migration (IOM) – Dhaka Mr. Abdusattor Esoev, Deputy Chief of Mission, IOM – Dhaka Mr. Golam Rabbani, Fellow, BCAS 1. Ms. Basundhara Tripathy, Dr. Samiya Selim: Migration, immobility and climate change: gender dimensions of poverty in coastal Bangladesh 2. Ms. Vositha Wijenayake: Climate induced migration: A South Asian perspective 3. Mr. Md. Arif Chowdhury: Challenges of governance for reducing climatic concerns in perspective of migration in Bangladesh


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

CLIMATE CHANGE AND MITIGATION

Gallery 7002, Level 6 School of Environmental Science and Management (SESM) Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Dr. Abdul Khaleque, Dean, IUB Dr. Hafizur Rahman, Assistant Professor, IUB 1. Mr. Sharif Ahmed Mukul: Forest carbon estimate and REDD+ implications in Bangladesh 2. Mr. T. Selvan Kumar: Production of bioenergy from biosolids(coffee waste) degradation: A biotechnological approach to mitigation the emission of greenhouse gases 3. Mr. Kamrul Hasan Sohag: Facilitating renewable energy in urban planning and its implication in climate change mitigation: Scope and opportunities in megacity Dhaka

THE PROGRAMME


15:40-16:10

TEA BREAK

16:10-17:30


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

CLIMATE CHANGE AND LIVELIHOOD

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 Islamic Relief Bangladesh Gobeshona Livelihood Subgroup Mr. Shabel Firuz, Country Director, Islamic Relief Bangladesh Dr. Ekramul Ahsan, Former Chair, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council Dr. Akram Hossain Chowdhury, Chairman, Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) Prof. Dr. Mahbubur Rahman, Sher-e-Banglanagar Agriculture University 1. Mr. Md. Younus Mia: Influence of climatic variables on season based agricultural system in Satkhiradistrict, Bangladesh - 2. Ms. Umme Kulsum: Exploring uncertainties in community livelihood adaptation for adaptive delta management in Bangladesh: Tapping community adaptation decision for climate resilient Bangladesh 3. Mr. Munirul Islam: Enhancing climate resilient livelihood

THE PROGRAMME


DAY 3

TUESDAY,

10 JANUARY 2017

RESEARCH INTO USE

9:00-9:30

REGISTRATION

9:30-11:00


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

URBANISATION AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 RAJDHANI UNNAYAN KARTIPAKKHA (RAJUK ) Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN), ICCCAD Mr. Sarder Shafiqul Alam, Coordinator, Urban Climate Change, ICCCAD Mr. Kamrul Hasan Shohag, Deputy Town Planner, RAJUK 1. Mr. Ripan Debnath: Climate change vulnerability of Dhaka city: Suggestive measures for enhancing resilience 2. Ms. Ishrar Tabassum: The need of compact township in Bangladesh 3. Ms. Mst. Gulajannath Prianka Choudhury: Urbanization and climate change: Urbanization Strategies of Baluchar induced climate change 4. Mr. Neaz Rassel: Building climate resilience to Noapara town: A coastal urban centre of Bangladesh

11:00-11:30

TEA BREAK

11:30-13:00


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Dr. Samiya Selim, Director, CSD, ULAB Dr. Santanu Kumar Saha, Senior Lecturer-cum- Research Associate, CSD, ULAB 1. Mr. Hasan M Abdullah: Spatiotemporal changes of water logged area in South-Western Bangladesh 2. Mr. Shahriar Khan: River deltas like Ganges delta started by deforestation by early hominids? 3. Ms. Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga: Dynamic deltas: developing new knowledge for science policy interaction in Bangladesh


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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Gallery 5002, Level 4 Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet Prof. Dr. A. Z. M. Manzoor Rashid, Dean, SUST Dr. Mohammed Abu SayedArfin Khan, Asst Prof, SUST 1. Mr. Satya Prakash Mehra- Conservation actions for sustainable livelihood: case studies of scio-ecological models from Rajasthan, India. 2. Mr. Sate Ahmad: Living with environmental change: Perception of environmental quality among coastal people of Bangladesh 3. Mr. Md. Shams Uddin: Payment for ecosystem services for natural resources management in Bangladesh: The potential of ecotourism

THE PROGRAMME



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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

POLITICAL ECONOMY AND CLIMATE FINANCE

Gallery 7002, Level 6 International Centre for Climate Change And Development (ICCCAD) Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) Ms. Shamima Nargis, Additional Secretary, ERD Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD Dr. Atiq Rahman, Executive Director, BCAS 1. Mr. Iftekharul Haque: Do existing social protection programs address the emerging socioecological vulnerability of coastal households in Bangladesh? 2. Dr. Mizan R. Khan: Mutual accountability in support and utilization of adaptation finance 3. Mr. Mohammed Abdul Baten: Climbing an oily bamboo: accessibility and additionality issues of global climate finance for Bangladesh

13:00-14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00-15:30


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 School of Engineering and Computer Science, IUB Christian Aid Dr. Saiful Huque, Professor, Institute of Energy, Dhaka University Dr. Khosru M. Salim, Professor, IUB 1. Mr. Samshuddoha: Beyond coal: Scaling up the clean energy for reducing poverty 2. Mr. Mohammad Rejwan Uddin: Solar Powered integrated farming system: Irrigation, rice husking and fishing 3. Mr. Fahad Haider: Global warming minimization through solar power: challenges for Bangladesh


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Gallery 5002, Level 4 Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) Prof. Dr. Md. Showkat Osman, Director, DUET, Gazipur Prof. Dr. Ganesh Chandra Saha, Head, DUET 1. Ms. Parvin Sultana: Converting local conflicts over water to cooperation in a changing climate 2. Mr. Sajidur Rahman: Optimum solution for safe drinking water sources in Talaupazila. 3. Ms. Israt Jahan: Conflicts and cooperation around water management infrastructure in a hydro-social system in peri-urban Khulna

15:30-16:00

TEA BREAK

16:00-17:30


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DISCUSSION AND Q&A

HEALTH AND WELLBEING (Climate Change Context)

Multipurpose Hall, Level 1 International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) Dr. Quamrun Nahar, Head, Initiative for Climate Change and Health. Ms. Sifat S Yusuf, Research Investigator, icddr,b 1. Mr. M. Tasdik Hasan: Exploring mental health services among climate victims in a cyclone affected area of coastal Bangladesh 2. Ms. Salima Sultana Daisy: Impact of climatic variables on cholera outbreaks in Dhaka 3. Mr. Md. Hafiz Iqbal: Economic benefits of universal health coverage for the climate induced disease in southwest coastal region of Bangladesh: An empirical study

THE PROGRAMME


DAY 4 WEDNESDAY, 11 JANUARY 2017

SCIENCE & POLICY DIALOGUE

9:00-9:30

REGISTRATION

9:30-10:50

SESSION 23

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PANEL:

NATIONAL ADAPTATION PLANNING (NAPs) & INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

Multipurpose Hall Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD

Mr. Tim Ash-Vie, Head of Climate Change, Adam Smith International

Mr. David Mfitumukiza, Makerere University Centre for Climate Change Research & Innovations (MUCCRI), Uganda

Mr. RevocatusTwinomuhangi, Makerere University, Uganda

Prof. Pius Z Yanda, Director Institute of Resource Assessment, University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Ms. Jacqueline Philibert, Ministry of Environment, Tanzania

Prof. Dr. Emdad Haque, University of Manitoba, Canada

Ms. Catharien Terwisscha van Scheltinga, Director, Project Officer, Wageningen University and Research

10:50 – 11:10

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SLOGAN:

GROUP PHOTO SESSION

IUB Courtyard GOBESHONA for a climate-resilient Bangladesh

11:10 – 11:40

TEA BREAK

11:40 – 13:00

SESSION 24

LOCATION: MODERATOR: CHIEF GUEST:

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LOSS & DAMAGE

Multipurpose Hall Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD Dr. Nurul Quadir, Additional Secretary, MoEF Mr. M. Hafijul Islam Khan, Ms. Naznin Nasir: Proposed national mechanism on loss and damage. Ms. Farah Kabir, Country Director, Action Aid Bangladesh

13:00 – 14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00 – 15:15

SESSION 25

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DISCUSSANT 2:

CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH

Multipurpose Hall

Mr. Istiaque Ahmad, Secretary in Charge, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Mr. Marco Boscolo, [TBC] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Dr. Mohammad Feisal Rahman: Research master plan FAO country investment plan for supporting the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF)

Mr. Md. Yunus Ali, [TBC] Chief Conservator of Forests, Forest Department, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Mr. Md. Raisul Alam Mondal [TBC], Director General, Department of Environment, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

THE PROGRAMME


DAY 4

WEDNESDAY,

11 JANUARY 2017

CONCLUDING SESSION

15:30 – 17:00

SESSION 26

LOCATION:

CHAIR:

KEYNOTE

CHIEF GUEST:

SPECIAL GUESTS:

VOTE OF THANKS:

CONCLUDING SESSION

Auditorium Prof. M. Omar Rahman, Vice-Chancellor, IUB Dr. Saleemul Huq, Director, ICCCAD Mr. Anwar Hossain Manju, Honourable Minister, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Istiaque Ahmad, Secretary in Charge, Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh HE Ms. Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat [TBC], U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Saber Hossain Chowdhury President, Inter-Parliamentary Union, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Mr. Rashed Chowdhury [TBC], Chairman, Board of Trustees, IUB

THE PROGRAMME


DAY 5

THURSDAY,

12 January 2017

INSPIRING RESILIENCE

How can communications help communities adapt to and prepare for natural hazards?

9:00-9:30

REGISTRATION

9:45 – 11:00

Opening and Introduction

9:45 – 11:00

AmraiPari Research Findings - What we’ve learnt so far - BBC Media Action

11:00 – 11:30

TEA BREAK

11:30 – 13:00

Learning from Tanzania - How to use radio for resilience - BBC Media Action

13:00 – 14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00 – 15:30

Climate in the media - Experience sharing - Dhaka Tribune & ICCCAD

15:30 – 16:00

TEA BREAK

16:00 – 17:15

What’s next? Discussion on the next steps for communicating resilience. - BBC Media Action / ICCCAD

17:15 – 17:30

Conclusion and wrap up. - BBC Media Action

URBAN RESILIENCE PHOTO VOICE:

8 - 11 January 2017 Location: Near the Food Court Photo Voice is a project initiated by the ICCCAD Youth Programme and Visiting Researcher, Mr. Michael Chew, who trained urban youth on how to take photos on environmental problems and solutions with the objectives:

1. To see urban problems through the eyes of the young people 2. Provide solutions on how to be resilient via photo stories

We would encourage participants of the conference to provide feedback, comments, and possible solutions to problems indicated in the photos by dropping them in the suggestion box. Participating organizations: ICCCAD, Environmental club of SESM, IUB, Project BE, Save the Children and Jaago

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