{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["socio-economic impact analysis"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":29,"relation":"eq"},"page":1,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=socio-economic+impact+analysis&page=1","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=socio-economic+impact+analysis&page=2","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"gem-000019","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000019","title":"Solar’s opportunity to reclaim coal’s footprint","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2025-06-29","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/research/bright-side-mine","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"This report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) analyzes the potential for repurposing abandoned and soon-to-be-closed surface coal mines into solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants. It argues that these sites are ideal for solar development due to their existing proximity to grid infrastructure and the need for land reclamation, offering a pathway to align clean energy goals with local job creation and environmental restoration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Surface coal mines closed since 2020 and those expected to close by the end of 2030 could support nearly 300 GW of solar PV capacity. Specifically, over 300 recently closed mines could house 103 GW, while 127 upcoming closures could host an additional 185 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Abandoned coal mines are highly suitable for solar siting because of their proximity to the electrical grid. For mines closed since 2020, 96% are within 10 km of the grid and 91% are within 10 km of a grid connection point like a substation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The transition from coal to solar could generate significant employment, including 259,700 permanent jobs in professional services, wholesale trade, distribution, and manufacturing, plus 317,500 temporary construction jobs. Combined, these exceed the number of global coal mining jobs expected to be lost by 2035.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"China is leading the coal-to-solar transition with 90 operational conversions providing 14 GW of capacity and another 46 projects in the planning phase with a capacity of 9 GW.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Repurposing mines for solar helps mitigate environmental hazards and climate threats. It can stabilize unsettled ground and reduce methane emissions from abandoned seams by creating a physical barrier of soil or gravel that seals methane pathways.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Despite the potential, several obstacles exist, including complex land ownership chains, burdensome permitting processes, and higher capital costs compared to greenfield sites due to the need for soil remediation and terrain leveling.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Beyond solar, former mines are being used for other energy transition technologies, such as pumped hydropower storage, geothermal heat extraction from flooded tunnels, and 'floatovoltaics' on pit lakes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000019#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["solar energy","energy transition","coal phase-out","land reclamation","methane emissions","just transition"],"geography_discussed":["South Africa","Germany","Greece","United Kingdom","Shanxi","Inner Mongolia","Queensland","New South Wales","East Kalimantan","South Kalimantan","Jharkhand","Chhattisgarh","Texas","Kentucky","West Virginia","Pennsylvania"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["Potential assessment","Socio-economic impact analysis","Environmental impact analysis"]},{"id":"gem-000053","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/gem-000053","title":"ڪوئلي جي رٿائن جي عالمي پائپ الئين جو پيرو کڄي ٿو..!! ڪوئلي جو عروج ۽ ڦاٽ .... 2023ع رپورٽ","publisher":{"name":"Global Energy Monitor","organization":"global-energy-monitor"},"document_type":"report","language":"fa","date_published":"2023-04","source_url":"https://globalenergymonitor.org/sites/default/files/migration/reports/Boom-Bust-Coal-2023-Sindhi_11.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The 2023 report by Global Energy Monitor and partners highlights a divergence in global coal trends: while most of the world is reducing coal capacity, China is significantly increasing its domestic pipeline. In 2022, China's under-construction coal capacity grew by 38%, while the rest of the world saw a 20% decrease. The report notes that 70% of OECD coal capacity is moving toward phase-out, but only 6% of non-OECD capacity is scheduled for retirement before 2040. In Pakistan, coal capacity grew from 150 MW in 2016 to 7.6 GW in 2023, with the government signaling a shift toward increasing local coal-based electricity capacity to 10 GW despite environmental and social concerns in the Thar region.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"There is a stark contrast between China and the rest of the world regarding coal capacity; China's under-construction coal capacity increased by 38% (from GW266 to GW366) in 2022, while the rest of the world saw a 20% decrease (from GW214 to GW172).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"China dominates the global pipeline of under-construction coal power, accounting for 68% of the global capacity in 2022, up from 55% the previous year.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Phase-out progress is uneven between developed and developing economies: 70% (GW330) of OECD coal capacity is moving toward phase-out, whereas only 6% (GW93) of non-OECD capacity is publicly retiring before 2040.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The United States led coal retirements in 2022, retiring GW13.5 of capacity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Pakistan has seen a massive increase in coal power capacity, rising from 150 MW in 2016 to 7.6 GW in 2023, with an additional 0.7 GW under construction.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Pakistani government intends to increase local coal-based electricity capacity from 2.3 GW to 10 GW, a move that contradicts previous plans for inadequate generation capacity extension.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coal mining in the Thar region of Pakistan has caused severe economic distress for local agricultural and livestock-dependent populations due to water contamination and land use changes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"gem-000053#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal power","energy transition","carbon dioxide emissions","climate finance","Paris Agreement","renewable energy","Coal phase-out","greenhouse gas"],"geography_discussed":["People's Republic of China","Pakistan","United States","European Union","India","Tharparkar District"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["capacity assessment","policy analysis","socio-economic impact analysis"]},{"id":"saiia-001936","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/saiia-001936","title":"China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys: Keeping the Cart Behind the Donkey","publisher":{"name":"South African Institute of International Affairs","organization":"south-african-institute-of-international-affairs"},"document_type":"research paper","language":"en","date_published":"2023-01","source_url":"https://saiia.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SAIIA_OP-339_ChinaAfricaDonkeys.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the clash between the rural African donkey market, where the animal is a vital workhorse for the poor, and the lucrative Chinese market for ejiao (donkey-hide glue). It highlights how explosive demand in China has led to donkey shortages, illicit smuggling, and severe welfare abuses, which in turn diminish the socio-economic mobility of rural Africans, particularly women and girls. The author argues that the current unregulated trade risks damaging China-Africa relations and suggests implementing sustainability certifications, breeding programs, and a distinction between medicinal and wellness-based ejiao consumption to ensure a sustainable supply chain.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001936#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"China's domestic donkey population is insufficient to meet the demand for ejiao, which is estimated at 5 million donkey hides annually. 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In South Africa, reports include donkeys being skinned alive or bludgeoned to death, and large quantities of undeclared hides being smuggled in cargo containers.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"saiia-001936#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Several African countries have implemented bans or restrictions on donkey exports to protect their populations. 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It emphasizes deep racial and gender inequalities in job losses and the vulnerability of informal and domestic workers who lack social protections like the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). The authors call for expanded income support, better labour law enforcement, and a legislative framework for the informal economy to meet international human rights standards.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"South Africa experienced a significant spike in unemployment during the second quarter of 2020, with an official expanded unemployment rate (EUR) of 42.3%. This crisis is marked by deep racial and gender disparities: the EUR for black/Africans was 46.3% compared to 14.3% for whites, and women faced a higher EUR (45.7%) than men (38.9%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Job losses during the early pandemic were disproportionately borne by women. The NIDS-CRAM survey estimated that approximately 3 million jobs were lost between February and April 2020, with two-thirds of those losses affecting women.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the workforce lacks essential social protections. Only 61.4% of employed persons are covered by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and approximately one third of domestic workers are not registered. This leaves an estimated 15.1 million people (or 9.3 million households) living below R6,000 per month without eligibility for grants, UIF, or formal employment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Workers in the informal economy suffered severe income and hour reductions during lockdowns. Typical earnings for women in informal self-employment decreased by nearly 70% between February and April 2020, and the decline in hours worked was 49% for women compared to 25% for men.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Compliance with health and safety regulations is low. In May 2020, the Department of Labour found that 60% of inspected businesses were non-compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with compliance dropping to 50% for government departments and state-owned enterprises (SOEs).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The government's COVID-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) is deemed inadequate because it only applies to formal employment, covers only 38% to 60% of a worker's salary (up to R6,730), and faced implementation delays due to capacity constraints and employer non-compliance with UIF regulations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iejza-000246#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["North West"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["human rights assessment","socio-economic impact analysis"]},{"id":"fsdafri-000243","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/fsdafri-000243","title":"Youth Enterprise Grants (YEG) for the Informal Economy","publisher":{"name":"FSD Africa","organization":"fsd-africa"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-11","source_url":"https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/YEG-Pilot-Project-Interim-Report-FINAL-2019.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The YEG pilot provided approximately $1,200 in grants and smartphones to 1,035 youth in Nairobi's Mathare slum, testing two payment cadences: lump sums and monthly payments. Interim results show that transferring funds via mobile money is highly feasible and that recipients significantly invest in self-employment and education. While pre-installed business apps saw low usage, general internet access via smartphones improved market reach. Gender differences emerged, with men investing more in productive assets and women prioritizing education and informal savings groups. Lump-sum recipients reported higher investment rates and savings compared to those receiving monthly payments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Transferring significant cash grants and smartphones to urban youth in low-income slum environments is highly feasible, with minimal issues regarding identification or security.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The grants encouraged a significant shift from casual labour to self-employment, with the proportion of youth reporting their primary activity as 'working for self' increasing from 37% to 64%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Recipients invested approximately 31% of their transfers in new or existing businesses, including agricultural investments such as livestock, and 14% in education or training.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial wellbeing improved markedly, with the proportion of youth able to meet their needs rising from 29% to 80%, and the proportion paying most or all of their rent increasing from 45% to 78%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"While pre-installed apps like Touch Doh had very low utilisation, smartphones generally expanded business reach through social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram for marketing and client acquisition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Mobile money remains the primary financial service, but there is a strong unmet demand for 'locked' accounts or compartmentalisation tools to prevent impulse spending and separate business from personal funds.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Gender differences are prominent: men invest more in productive assets and housing and are more likely to use digital loans, while women spend more on education and rely more on informal savings groups.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Lump-sum (LS) recipients achieved higher productive investment rates (33.5%) and reported higher average savings (over Ksh24,000) compared to monthly payment (MP) recipients (27.9% investment and Ksh12,000 savings).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Debt levels decreased significantly, with the proportion of respondents reporting current loans or debt falling from 71% to 39% and the average loan size reducing by 30%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"fsdafri-000243#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["social protection"],"geography_discussed":["Kenya"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["pilot project evaluation","interim report","socio-economic impact analysis"]},{"id":"cer-001236","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cer-001236","title":"PROPOSED MUSINA-MAKHADO SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE DEVELOPMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING ASSESSMENT REPORT","publisher":{"name":"Centre for Environmental Rights","organization":"centre-for-environmental-rights"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2019-08","source_url":"https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/P17102_REPORTS_1_REV-03-Final-Scoping-Assessment-Report-2019-06-05.pdf?x21779","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report assesses the environmental, social, and economic implications of establishing a heavy industrial hub focused on energy and metallurgy in the Musina-Makhado region. It identifies critical concerns including high water requirements in a water-scarce area, potential biodiversity loss, and the need for significant social infrastructure. The document outlines the proposed land uses, including coking, thermal power, and steel plants, and establishes a Plan of Study for a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Musina-Makhado SEZ southern site is a Greenfield development covering a designated area of 7,262.691 hectares across eight farms in the Makhado and Musina local municipalities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The development is intended to create a heavy industrial hub for energy and metallurgy, featuring plants for coking, thermal power, ferrochrome, ferromanganese, ferrosilicon, steel, stainless steel, and lime.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Water availability is a critical risk factor as the region is severely water-strained; the total water supply need for the project is estimated at 13,910.5 10k m³ for the 9-year construction period.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Due to local water scarcity, the project may need to source water from Zimbabwe, which would require an international water user agreement.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The site is located within the Transitional zone of the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO-recognized area.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project is expected to have a significant impact on biodiversity, specifically the loss of Critical Biodiversity Areas (CBA 2) in the southern portion of the site.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The development is expected to generate significant positive socio-economic impacts, including contribution to the national GDP and the creation of formal employment opportunities outside of the Musina and Makhado CBDs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Potential environmental challenges identified include intrusion into the protected area network, detrimental effects on regional biodiversity, and a potential increase in pollution pathways.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The project will trigger a full Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process because it involves the clearance of 20 hectares or more of indigenous vegetation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The site is adjacent to the N1 motorway and R525 road; it is proposed that the N1/R525 intersection be upgraded to a cloverleaf interchange to accommodate traffic demand.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001236#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["greenhouse gas emissions","water scarcity","biodiversity loss","land-use change","renewable energy","environmental impact assessment","climate resilience"],"geography_discussed":["Limpopo","Vhembe District Municipality","Makhado Local Municipality","Musina Local Municipality","South Africa","Zimbabwe"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["environmental scoping assessment","pre-feasibility study","socio-economic impact analysis"]},{"id":"sei-002320","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-002320","title":"How Colombia can plan for a future without coal","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2018-07","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/how-colombia-can-plan-for-a-future-without-coal.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document assesses Colombia's vulnerability as the world's fourth largest thermal coal exporter facing declining global demand. It highlights significant risks to regional GDP and employment in the Cesar and La Guajira departments, where coal is a dominant economic driver. The brief notes a lack of domestic planning for post-coal scenarios and evaluates alternatives such as agriculture and tourism, while recommending coordinated long-term planning involving national institutions like the DNP and UPME to ensure a just transition.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Colombia is highly dependent on coal exports, ranking as the world's fourth largest thermal coal exporter, with over 90% of its production exported in 2017 and coal accounting for approximately one-fifth of its international trade income.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A decline in coal production would severely impact the Cesar and La Guajira departments, which produce and export over 90% of Colombian coal. In 2016, the industry contributed 38% of Cesar's regional GDP and 44% of La Guajira's regional GDP.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The transition away from coal poses significant employment risks, as large-scale operations in Cesar and La Guajira support roughly 30,000 direct jobs, while small and medium mines support another 100,000 across Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Norte de Santander, Santander, and Antioquia.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a critical absence of public debate and formal planning for a post-coal economy in Colombia; current national, departmental, and municipal policy documents do not consider the impacts of global coal demand decline or mine closures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Agriculture and livestock are viewed as primary economic alternatives, but they face structural barriers including lack of infrastructure, land use conflicts, and lower salaries compared to mining, which are typically at least double agricultural wages.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Tourism is a potential substitute but is currently underdeveloped in coal-producing areas; Cesar and La Guajira combined represent only 3% of Colombia's registered tourism employment and available beds.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Environmental risks associated with mine closure include long-term pollution of surface and ground water, compounded by a legal framework where mining companies are only liable for environmental damage for three years after closure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002320#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["energy transition","decarbonization","economic diversity","just transition","climate finance","greenhouse gas emissions","renewable energy","environmental remediation"],"geography_discussed":["Europe","United States","Asia","Australia","Indonesia","Cundinamarca Department","Boyacá Department","Norte de Santander Department","Santander Department","Antioquia","Valledupar","Canada","Germany","Chile"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy assessment","socio-economic impact analysis"]},{"id":"sei-001771","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-001771","title":"Managing a living cultural landscape: lessons and insights from the subaks of Bali, a UNESCO World Heritage Site","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"policy brief","language":"en","date_published":"2015","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/mediamanager/documents/Publications/SEI-PB-2015-Bali-cultural-landscape.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document examines the challenges facing the subaks of Bali—traditional farmers' organizations managing irrigation and water temples—following the 2012 UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription. It highlights a disconnect between the initial nomination vision and the actual implementation, which has been hindered by bureaucratic hurdles and the exclusion of key local stakeholders. The brief identifies critical threats to the landscape's viability, including the high cost of rituals, water scarcity, land conversion driven by high taxes, and a shift toward intensive farming. It argues that the existing democratic governance of the subaks, exemplified by the Forum Pekaseh Catur Angga Batukaru, provides a foundation for a successful farmer-led management system. 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