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Rev. Prof. Richard Osei-Amponsah<\/strong>
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Professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Ghana.
Member and Publicity Co-ordinator<\/p>\n

Email<\/strong>: ROsei-Amponsah@ug.edu.gh
Tel<\/strong>: +233208637575<\/p>\n

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Prof. Mizeck Chagunda<\/strong><\/p>\n

Acting President & Treasure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Prof Ed Rege<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former President & Ex- Officio member<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chief Simeon Ohwofa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairman CAC\/ President, Nigeria Institute of Animal Science.<\/p>\n

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Prof Mathew Adamu<\/strong><\/p>\n

President Vetrinary Council of Nigeria<\/p>\n

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Prof. Akin O.K. Adesehinwa<\/strong><\/p>\n

Secretary & 1st Vice President
Nigerian Institute of Animal Science<\/p>\n

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Prof. Osei-Amponsah<\/strong> is a Professor of Animal Breeding Genetics and Head of Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture, University of Ghana. He has post-doctoral research experience from Cambridge University, UK and at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He serves on the governing Board of the West African Livestock Innovation Centre (WALIC), the Gambia and on the Executive Committee of the All-African Society of Animal Production (AASAP). He is deeply passionate about educating the next generation of agricultural scientists and has successfully supervised and mentored 55 undergraduate (BSc) and 12 graduate (Masters and PhD) students, guiding them to the successful completion of their research projects. He teaches Animal Breeding and Genetics, Quantitative and Population Genetics, Biometry and Human Physiology. He is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with colleagues and students. Prof. Richard Osei-Amponsah is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.<\/p>\n

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  1. Academic\/Research Work <\/strong>\n
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    • Number of Refereed Journals Publications: 65<\/li>\n
    • Number of Refereed Book Chapters: 13<\/li>\n
    • Published Abstracts and Conference Presentations: 43<\/li>\n
    • Number of Graduate Students Supervised: 4 <\/strong>PhD; 6 <\/strong>MPhil; 1 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Funded Research Projects <\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Tropical Poultry Genetics Solutions Project (TPGS) \u2013 Ghana, 2021 \u2013 Date <\/em><\/strong>(Collaboration with the International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI) <\/em><\/li>\n
      • Heat stress adaptation in ruminant livestock, 2018 \u2013 Date <\/em><\/strong>(Collaboration with the University of Melbourne, Australia) <\/em><\/li>\n
      • Genotyping of local Ashanti Dwarf Pig of Ghana, 2013-2018 <\/em><\/strong>(Collaboration with the Cambridge University, UK) <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        University Service <\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Member, Board of Graduate Studies, University of Ghana, 2024 \u2013 Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Examinations Officer, Department of Animal Science, University of Ghana, 2024 – 2025 <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Member, Radio Univers Management Board, University of Ghana, 2020-2024 <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Member, UG Academic Board, University of Ghana, 2013-2017<\/em><\/strong>; 2020 \u2013 Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Member, CBAS Academic Board, University of Ghana (UG), 2017-2018<\/strong><\/em>; 2020-Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Member, Search Committee for International Programmes Co-ordinator, CBAS, UG, 2022<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • Council Member, Commonwealth Hall, UG, 2018 \u2013 Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Hall Tutor, Commonwealth Hall, UG, 2021 – 2025 <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          International\/Public Service <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Member, Management Board, West Africa Livestock Innovation Centre (WALIC), the Gambia, 2024 \u2013 Date<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • Member, African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)\u2019s African Technology and Innovation Incubators Advisory Committee (ATIIAC), 2020 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Executive Committee Member of the All-African Society of Animal Production (AASAP), 2019 – Date<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • External Examiner \u2013 Department of Animal Science, University of Cape Coast, 2023 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
          • External Examiner \u2013 Department of Animal Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2023 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
          • External Examiner \u2013 Department of Animal Science, Akenten-Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneur Development (AAMUSTED), Kumasi, Ghana, 2022 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
          • External Examiner – Department of Animal Science, University of Kwazulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2023 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
          • External Examiner – Department of Animal Science, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 2023 – Date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Professional Affiliations <\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Ghana Society of Animal Production (GSAP), 2003 to date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Ghana Animal Science Association (GASA), 2005 to date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
            • All Africa Society of Animal Production (AASAP), 2005 to date <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Author Profile Pages <\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • SCOPUS: https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/authid\/detail.uri?authorId=8721186900<\/li>\n
              • Web of Science: https:\/\/www.webofscience.com\/wos\/author\/record\/AAE-4761-2019<\/li>\n
              • Google Scholar: https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/citations?user=b-aVDs8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Selected Journal Publications (since 2020)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. Aryee, S. N. D., Owusu-Adjei, D., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Skinner, B. M., Bauer, J., Ahunu, B., Enright, A., & Sargent, C. A., 2026. Genome-Wide Characterisation of the Ashanti Dwarf Pig Within a Global Context: Insights into Diversity, Inbreeding, and Adaptive Signatures. Life<\/em>, 16<\/em>(5), 745.<\/li>\n
                2. Joy, A., Mohapatra, S., Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., DiGiacomo, K., Zhang, M.H., Abhijith, A., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Clarke, I.J. & Chauhan, S.S., 2026. Differences in expression of growth, immune activity and adaptation related genes in heat stressed dorper and second cross lambs. Research in Veterinary Science<\/em>, p.106087.<\/li>\n
                3. Katee, S.M., Botes, M., Hayah, I. \u2026. Osei-Amponsah R.\u2026\u2026et al. 2026. <\/strong>Expanding African biodiversity genomics to meet global biodiversity goals. Rev. Biodivers<\/em>. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s44358-026-00143-3<\/li>\n
                4. Bai, M., Prathap, P., Elayadeth-Meethal, M., Flavel, M., Eckard, R., Dunshea, F.R., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Ashar, M.J., Chen, D. and Chauhan, S., 2025. Polyphenol-Containing Feed Additive Polygain\u2122 Reduces Methane Production and Intensity from Grazing Dairy Cows Measured Using an Inverse-Dispersion Technique. Animals<\/em>, 15<\/em>(7), p.926.<\/li>\n
                5. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Prathap, P., Dunshea, F. R., Eckard, R., Flavel, M., Elayadeth-Meethal, M., & Chauhan, S. S. 2025. Sugarcane Extract (Polygain\u2122) Supplementation Reduces Enteric Methane Emission in Dairy Calves. Animals<\/em>, 15<\/em>(6), 781. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani15060781<\/li>\n
                6. Agyemang-Duah, E., Poku, R. A., Naazie, A., Dessie, T., & Osei-Amponsah, R. (2025). Egg quality and hatchability of Kuroiler and local Ghanaian chickens. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science<\/em>, 16<\/em>(1), 88-96. https:\/\/www.ajol.info\/index.php\/gjansci\/article\/view\/297034<\/li>\n
                7. Poku, R. A., Agyemang-Duah, E., Donkor, S., Ayizanga, R. A., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Rekaya, R., & Aggrey, S. E. 2024. Changes in rectal temperature as a means of assessing heat tolerance and sensitivity in chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production<\/em>, 56<\/em>(9), 391.<\/li>\n
                8. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Poku, R. A., Duah, E. A., Naazie, A., Ayizanga, R., Njamba, H., … & Dessie, T. 2024. Genetics solutions for improved chicken production in Ghana. In Genetic Resources <\/em>(Vol. 5, No. 10, pp. 107-116). https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46265\/genresj.OFCR3000<\/li>\n
                9. Gupta, M., Vaidya, M., Kumar, S., Singh, G., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., & Chauhan, S. S. 2025. Heat stress: a major threat to ruminant reproduction and mitigating strategies. International Journal of Biometeorology<\/em>, 69<\/em>(1), 209-224.<\/li>\n
                10. Adam N R, Adjorlolo L K, Obese F Y, Osae M, Ayizanga R A, Osei-Amponsah R <\/strong>and Nagetey A 2024. Intake, growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broiler chicken fed diets containing black soldier fly larvae meal. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 36, Article #52. <\/em>Retrieved August 26, 2025, from http:\/\/www.lrrd.org\/lrrd36\/5\/3652LKad.html<\/li>\n
                11. Tijjani, A., Kambal, S., Terefe, E., Njeru, R., Ogugo, M., Ndambuki, G., Missohou, A., Traore, A., Salim, B., Ezeasor, C., D’andre, C., Obishakin, E., Diallo, B., Talaki, E., Abdoukarim, I., Nash, O., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Ravaorimanana, S., Zegeye, T., Mukasa, C., James Prendergast, C., Han, J-L., Hanotte, O., Isaa, Y., Marshall, K., Kemp, S., & Christian Tiambo. 2024. Genomic Reference Resource for African Cattle: Genome Sequences and High-Density Array Variants. Scientific Data <\/em>11(1), 801. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/s41597-024-03589-2<\/li>\n
                12. Aryee, S.N.D., Owusu-Adjei, D., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Skinner, B.M., Amuzu-Aweh, E.N., Ahunu, B., Enright, A., & Sargent, C.A. (2024). Population Structure and Genomic Characterisation of the Ashanti Dwarf Pig of Ghana. Animals<\/em>, 14, 792. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani14050792<\/li>\n
                13. Wikondi, J., Meutchieye, F., Adenyo, C., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Kayang, B.B., Tomedi, M.E.T., (2023). Genetic diversity of bonytongue fish Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829) in Cameroon, Central Africa, Scientific African<\/em>, 22, e01975. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.sciaf.2023.e01975<\/li>\n
                14. Ojango, J.M.K., Okpeku, M., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Kugonza, D.R., Mwai, O. and Changunda, M.G.G., & Olori,V. E., 2023. Dorper sheep in Africa: A review of their use and performance in different environments. CABI Reviews, doi:10.1079\/cabireviews.2023.0042, CABI International.<\/li>\n
                15. Chauhan, S. S., Zhang, M., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Clarke, I., Sejian, V., Warner, R., & Dunshea, F. R. (2023). Impact of heat stress on ruminant livestock production and meat quality, and strategies for amelioration. Animal Frontiers<\/em>, 13<\/em>(5),60-68. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/af\/vfad046<\/li>\n
                16. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., Abhijith, A., & Chauhan, S.S. (2023). Association of Phenotypic Markers of Heat Tolerance with Australian Genomic Estimated Breeding Values and Dairy Cattle Selection Indices. Animals 13<\/em>,2259. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani13142259<\/li>\n
                17. Birhanu, M.Y., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Obese, F.Y., & Dessie, T. (2023). Smallholder poultry production in the context of increasing global food prices: roles in poverty reduction and food security, Animal Frontiers 13(1),17-25. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/af\/vfac069<\/li>\n
                18. Djimenou D., Adoligbe, C.M, Aboh, A.B., Amagnide A.G., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Aime, K.E. , Tobada, P.C., & Kouadande, D.O. (2021). Assessment of reproductive performances of native sows in Southern Benin. Translational Animal Science, 5(2),1-7. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5897\/IJLP2020.0716<\/li>\n
                19. Hagan, B., Timpong-Jones, E.C., & Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>. (2022). Herder-farmer conflicts amidst COVID-19 pandemic in West Africa. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science <\/em>12(1),1-11. https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/361764926<\/li>\n
                20. Adoligbe, C., Hounkeala, T., Djimenou, D., Adido, S., Goussanou, A., Osei- Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Koudande, D., & Farougou, S., (2022). Muturu Cattle Breed in Benin: Distribution, Phenotypic Diversity, Perception of Cattle Keepers and Implications for the Breed conservation. Genetics & Biodiversity Journal<\/em>, 6<\/em>(1):196\u2013218. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.46325\/gabj.v6i1.210<\/li>\n
                21. Obese, F. Y., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Otsyina, H. R., & Bekoe, E., (2022). Mitigating the Impact of Covid-19 on Ghana\u2019s Livestock Industry: The Role of Stakeholders. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences<\/em>, 4<\/em>(3):77\u201380. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24018\/ejfood.2022.4.3.507<\/li>\n
                22. Agyemang-Duah, E., Bekoe, L.E., Oppong-Anane, K. and Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., 2022. Sustainable Cattle Ranching in West Africa \u2013 A Review. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science <\/em>12(1),12-25.<\/li>\n
                23. Osei-Amponsah, R., Kanlisi, R., Adjei, O.D., & Naazie, A., 2022. <\/strong>A review on the impact of gene flow on diversity of animal genetic resources. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science <\/em>12(1),26-36.<\/li>\n
                24. Zhang, M., Warner, R.D., Dunshea, F.R., DiGiacomo, K., Joy, A., Abhijith, A., Osei- Amponsah, R., <\/strong>Hopkins, D. L., Ha, M., & Chauhan, S.S., 2021. Impact of heat stress on the growth performance and retail meat quality of 2nd cross (Poll Dorset \u00d7 (Border Leicester \u00d7 Merino)) and Dorper lambs, Meat Science, 181,108581, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.meatsci.2021.108581<\/li>\n
                25. Joy, A., Taheri, S., Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., DiGiacomo, K., Osei- Amponsah, R., <\/strong>Brodie, G., & Chauhan, S.S., 2021. Non-invasive measure of heat stress in sheep using machine learning techniques and infrared thermography, Small Ruminant Research, 207,106592. ISSN: 0921-4488, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.smallrumres.2021.106592.<\/li>\n
                26. Djimenou D., Adoligbe, C.M, Aboh, A.B., Amagnide A.G., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Aime, K.E. , Tobada, P.C., & Kouadande, D.O., 2021. Assessment of reproductive performances of native sows in Southern Benin. Translational Animal Science, 5(2),1-7. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5897\/IJLP2020.0716<\/li>\n
                27. Abhijith, A., Warner, R.D., Ha, M., Frank R. Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., Minghao Zhang, M., Joy, A., Osei-Amponsah, R., <\/strong>& Chauhan, S.C., 2021. Effect of slaughter age and post-mortem days on meat quality of longissimus and semimembranosus muscles of Boer goats. Meat Science <\/em>175,108466. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.meatsci.2021.108466<\/li>\n
                28. Aryee, S.N.D., Owusu-Adjei, D., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Skinner, B., Sowatey, E., & Sargent, C.A., 2021. Sustainable genomic research for food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Agriculture & Food Security <\/em>10, <\/strong> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1186\/s40066-021-00287-9<\/li>\n
                29. Obese, F.Y., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Timpong-Jones, E., & Bekoe, E. (2021). Impact of COVID-19 on animal production in Ghana. <\/strong>Animal Frontiers <\/em>11(1):43\u201346. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/af\/vfaa056<\/li>\n
                30. Chauhan, S.S., Osei-Amponsah, R.<\/strong>, Sejian, V., & Dunshea, F.R., 2021. Applications of Genetic Selection in Breeding for Thermo-Tolerance in Livestock. In: Sejian, V., Chauhan, S.S., Devaraj, C., Malik, P.K., Bhatta, R. (eds) Climate Change and Livestock Production: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives. Springer, Singapore. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/978-981-16-9836-1_16<\/li>\n
                31. Adjei, O.D., Aryee, S.N.D., Ahunu, B.K., Sargent, C. and Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>. 2020. Signatures of Genomic Selection and Pig Breeding \u2013 A Review. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa<\/em>, 68(2):145-152. <\/strong><\/li>\n
                32. Joy, A., Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., DiGiacomo, K., Clarke, I.J., Zhang, M.H., Abhijith, A., Osei-Amponsah, R. <\/strong>and Chauhan, S.S. 2020. Comparative Assessment of Thermotolerance in Dorper and Second-Cross (Poll Dorset\/Merino \u00d7 Border Leicester) Lambs. Animals <\/em>10(12): <\/strong> https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani10122441<\/li>\n
                33. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Mbuku, S.M., Leandro, M., Ochieng, J.W., Rege, J.E.O. and Chagunda, M.G.G. 2020. Innovations to harness the potential of African Animal Agriculture in a Globalizing World \u2013 Empowering Professional National Animal Production Societies. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa<\/em>, 68(2):201-207. <\/strong><\/li>\n
                34. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>., Asem, E.K. and Obese, F.Y. 2020. Cattle crossbreeding for sustainable milk production in the tropics. International Journal of Livestock Production<\/em>, 11(4): 108-113.<\/li>\n
                35. Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>. and William, E.C. 2020. Breeding Objectives, Trait Preferences and Indigenous Knowledge of Local Cattle Farmers in Selected Districts of the Greater Accra Region of Gh <\/strong>Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa<\/em>, 68(2):153-164. <\/strong><\/li>\n
                36. Osei-Amponsah, R., <\/strong>Dunshea, F.R., Leury, B.J., Cheng, L., Cullen, B., Joy, A., Abhijith, A., Zhang, M.H. and Chauhan, S.S. 2020. Heat Stress Impacts on Lactating Cows Grazing Australian Summer Pastures on an Automatic Robotic Dairy. Animals <\/em>10(5)<\/strong>: 869, 12 pages. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ani10050869<\/li>\n
                37. Zhang, M., Dunshea, F.R., Warner, R.D., DiGiacomo, K., Osei-Amponsah, R<\/strong>. and Chauhan, S. S. 2020. Impacts of heat stress on meat quality and strategies for amelioration: a review. International Journal of Biometeorology 64, 1613\u20131628. <\/em>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s00484-020-01929-6<\/li>\n
                38. Adoligbe, C., Fernandes, A., Osei-Amponsah, R., Adje, N. D., Gbedevi, R., Fonton, M. C., Rosa, G. J. M., & Souaibou, F. S. 2020. Native chicken farming: A tool for wealth creation and food security in Benin. International Journal of Livestock Production<\/em>, 11(4), 146-162. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5897\/IJLP2020.0716<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  Professor Mizeck Chagunda<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Mizeck Chagunda is a full professor of Tropical Livestock Genetics at the University of Edinburgh and Director of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) based at the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) based in Nairobi and Addis Ababa, and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).<\/p>\n

                  He is a former professor and head of the Department for Animal Breeding and Husbandry inbyhe Tropics and Subtropics at the University of Hohenheim, Germany.<\/p>\n

                  Mizeck has lead and managed several research, development, and capacity building projects and initiatives in several countries in Africa including, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, South Africa, Nigeria, Benin Republic, among others. He has also worked in different capscities at Universties in Malawi, Denmark, Scotland, and Germany.<\/p>\n

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