CURRICULUM VITAE
GREGORY C. LUTHER
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION AND INTEREST
Technology dissemination
Training of Trainers
Sustainable agriculture
Integrated pest management (IPM)
Integrated Crop Management (ICM)
Capacity building
Farmer Field Schools
Indonesian agriculture
Biological control of pests
Rural development
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Entomological Sciences, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA: 1993
Grade Point Average: 3.79
A.B. (Bachelor’s) with Honors in Biology, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa, USA: 1984
Grade Point Average: 3.61
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technology Dissemination Specialist and Head of Global Technology Dissemination group
for AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. (Jul 2008 to present)
IPM / Development Specialist for AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. (Nov 2005 to Jul
2008)
Consultant, IPM / Development Program for AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. From
Sep 2004 to Apr 2005 I was also Program Coordinator for the three Regional Workshops of
the Global Horticulture Assessment. (Apr 2004 to Nov 2005)
Assistant Program Director for the IPM Collaborative Research Support Program, which
conducts research, training and information exchange activities. I was Site Chair for the
Eritrea site of IPM CRSP from Apr 2003 through Feb 2004. Also, I was the Faculty Advisor
to the Indonesian Student Association (PERMIAS) at Virginia Tech for 1998-2004. Office of
International Research, Education, and Development (OIRED), Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, USA. (Oct 1997 to Feb 2004)
Curriculum Development Specialist for the IPM in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Indonesia.
The IPM SECP was primarily a farmer training project, using the Farmer Field School
approach. The Government of Indonesia conducted the project, and I was contracted by
OIRED, Virginia Tech. (Apr to Oct 2000, Jul to Nov 2001, and Jun to Nov 2002)
Assistant Coordinator for the Pest and Pesticide Management Project. OIRED, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA, USA. (Oct 1997 to Sep 1998)
Integrated Pest Management Specialist for the IPM Farmer Field School program (which trains
small farmers how to grow a healthy crop, conserve natural enemies and reduce pesticide use)
and an integrated rural development project. Institute for Rural Technology Development,
Surakarta, Indonesia. (Apr 1996 to May 1997).
Consultant in IPM and other aspects of sustainable agriculture for two integrated rural
development projects in Java. Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association,
Institute for Rural Technology Development, and Persepsi. Java, Indonesia. (Jan to May
1997).
Consultant for training staff to use MSTAT-C software, and for extracting information from
various Indonesian research documents. Dr. B.M. Shepard, Team Leader, Clemson University
Palawija (Secondary Food Crop) IPM Project, Bogor, Indonesia. (One week duration, Jun to
Jul 1997)
Consultant in soybean IPM for Yayasan Gema Desa (an Indonesian NGO), Lampung, Sumatra;
focus is on training staff to strengthen human resources component of their IPM program.
World Education, Jakarta, Indonesia. (Mar to Jun 1997)
Consultant to the Sustainable Agriculture Forum, Laos, to give a workshop on agroecology and
IPM, and advise them on field projects. Sustainable Agriculture Networking and Extension,
United Nations Development Program. (Nov 1996)
Research Associate on trap cropping project to control diamondback moth on cabbage, with Dr.
J. DeFrank and Dr. H. Valenzuela. University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (Aug 1993 to Mar
1996)
Research Associate on erosion control project using living mulches in squash and cabbage
agroecosystems, with Dr. J. DeFrank. University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (Oct 1994 to Dec
1995)
Instructor for ‘Topics in Food and Agricultural Sciences of Indonesia’ (taught in Indonesia and
Hawaii). Hawaii International Program, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human
Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (May to Jun 1995)
Coordinator of one week study-tour on post-harvest technologies for eight Indonesian
government officials and entrepreneurs. University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (Mar to Apr
1994)
Research Associate on project to determine characteristics of damage caused by the twospotted
leafhopper (Sophonia rufofascia) to various plant species in Hawaii, with Dr. V. Jones.
University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (Sep to Dec 1993)
Research Associate for Vision 2001 project planning, "Hawaii's Sustainable Agriculture," with
Dr. R. Caldwell. University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. (Jan to Feb and May to Jun 1993)
Doctoral Dissertation Research: "An Agroecological Approach for Developing an Integrated
Pest Management System for Soybeans in Eastern Java." In collaboration with Gadjah Mada
University and the Indonesian National IPM Program, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. (Aug 1989 to
Apr 1993)
Consultant to Pansur Nauli Demonstration Project, a village development project in North
Sumatra, Indonesia. During this time I also did reconnaissance for a proposed village
development project in Sisoding, North Sumatra. Contractor: Church of the Crossroads,
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. (One week duration, Sep 1991)
Instructor of various topics in agricultural sciences (e.g., IPM, alley cropping) to trainees from
Indonesia. Kokokahi Tropical Hunger Mission, Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA. (Oct 1988 to Jun
1989)
Field and Laboratory Assistant in tropical forestry for Dr. J. Brewbaker and Mr. R. Wheeler.
Nitrogen-Fixing Tree Association, Hawaii, USA. (Oct 1988 to May 1989)
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Research Associate in IPM studies on tomatoes for Dr. M.W. Johnson. University of Hawaii at
Manoa, USA. (Sep to Nov 1988)
Teaching Assistant in Agricultural Ecology. University of California, Berkeley, USA. (Jan to
May 1988)
Research Assistant in international development issues, including international aid and pesticide
use, for Dr. C.J. Carr. University of California, Berkeley, USA. (Jan to May 1988)
Teaching Assistant in General Biology. University of California, Berkeley, USA. (Aug 1985 to
May 1986 and Aug to Dec 1987)
Research Assistant in agroecological studies with broccoli and wild mustard, for Dr. M.A.
Altieri. University of California, Berkeley, USA. (May to Aug 1987)
Research Assistant in agroecosystem diversity studies using an umbelliferous border plant
beside tomatoes, for Dr. S.J. Risch. University of California, Berkeley, USA. (May to Aug
1986)
Intern studying entomology in agricultural development; supervisor: Dr. I.N. Oka. Bogor
Research Institute for Food Crops, Bogor, Indonesia. (May to Jul 1985)
Laboratory Assistant in agricultural entomology, for Dr. S.C. Welter. University of California,
Berkeley, USA. (Aug 1984 to May 1985)
Entomological Research Assistant in Collembola systematics for Dr. K.A. Christiansen.
Grinnell College, Iowa, USA. (Jan 1981 to Dec 1983)
PUBLICATIONS
Keatinge, J.D.H., G.C. Luther, R.J. Holmer, W.J. Easdown, A. Tenkouano, R. Mavlyanova and
M. Mecozzi (in press). Acknowledging gender in providing knowledge resources and capacity
building for men and women to support smallholder horticulture in the developing world over
the last 40 years by AVRDC. Global Horticulture Workshop (to be published on Global Hort
website).
Mariyono J, Luther GC, Bhattarai M, Ferizal M, Jaya R, Fitriana N (2013). Farmer Field Schools
on Chili Peppers in Aceh, Indonesia: Activities and Impacts. Agroecology and Sustainable
Food Systems, 37:9, 1063-1077.*
Yang, R.Y., M. Bhattarai, A. Ebert, P. Hanson, G.C. Luther, L.J. Lin and J.D.H. Keatinge
(2012). Indigenous Vegetables for Nutrition Security in Response to Climate Change. APEC
workshop on Collaboration on the Promotion of Indigenous Vegetables for Coping with
Climate Change and Food Security, 21-24 November 2011, Taichung, Taiwan. 17 pp.
Sembiring, A., Mariyono, J., Andri, K.B., Dewi, H.A., Afari-Sefa, V., Luther, G. (2012).
Pemasaran sayuran di Kabupaten Kediri dan Blitar, Jawa Timur. Prosiding Seminar Nasional
PERHORTI 2011, Lembang, Indonesia, 23-24 Nov 2011, p. 183-191.
Setiawati, W., Sutarya, R., Sumiartha, K., Kamandalu, A., Suryawan, I.B., Latifah, E., Luther, G.
(2012). Incidence and severity of pests and diseases on vegetables in relation to climate
change (with emphasis on East Java and Bali). Prosiding Seminar Nasional PERHORTI 2011,
Lembang, Indonesia, 23-24 Nov 2011, p. 88-99.
Rauf A, Luther GC, Salanti D, Afiat M, Susila AD, Reyes M, Palada M (2012). Effects of a
Cover Crop on Abundances of the Aphid, Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae),
Predators and Yield of Yard-long Bean. In: Vegetable-Agroforestry Systems in Indonesia.
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Susila AD et al. (editors). World Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC),
Beijing, China and the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 183-194.
Palada, M.C., D.L. Wu, G.C. Luther, E.C. Javier, M. Bhattarai, A. Mercado, M. Reyes and C.D.
Pinon (2012). Selection of Vegetable Crops under Vegetable-Agroforestry System. In:
Vegetable-Agroforestry Systems in the Philippines. Catacutan DC et al. (editors). World
Association of Soil and Water Conservation (WASWAC), Beijing, China and the World
Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 113-130.
Chen, W.Y. and G.C. Luther (2012). Bitter gourd, Chili pepper, Pumpkin, Tomato, Yard-long
bean (five extension publications). How-to-guides, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center.
Lin, L.J. and G.C. Luther (2012). Amaranth, Chinese kale (kailaan), Eggplant, Kangkong, Luffa
(sponge gourd), Malabar spinach, Moringa, Mungbean, Okra, Vegetable Soybean (ten
extension publications). How-to-guides, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center.
Lin, L.J. and G.C. Luther (2012). Women farmers are developing grafted tomato seedling
businesses in Bangladesh. In: L.J. Lin and G.C. Luther (eds), Feedback from the Field, Issue
16, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center. p. 5-6.
Lin, L.J., G.C. Luther & S. Ahmad (2012). Summer tomato production brings high profits and
improves farmers’ livelihoods in Bangladesh. In: L.J. Lin and G.C. Luther (eds), Feedback
from the Field, Issue 14, AVRDC-The World Vegetable Center. p. 1-3.
Keatinge, J. D. H., M. L. Chadha, J. d’A. Hughes, W. J. Easdown, R. J. Holmer, A. Tenkouano,
R. Y. Yang, R. Mavlyanova, S. Neave, V. Afari-Sefa, G. Luther, M. Ravishankar, C. Ojiewo,
M. Belarmino, A. Ebert, J. F. Wang & L. J. Lin (2012). Vegetable gardens and their impact on
the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Biological Agriculture & Horticulture
28(2):71-85.*
Wu DL, Palada MC, Luther GC (2012). On-farm evaluation of pepper grafting technology for
managing soil-borne diseases of sweet pepper during the hot-wet season in highland tropics.
Acta Horticulturae 936:119-124.*
Bhattarai M, Fitriana N, Ferizal M, Luther GC, Mariyono J, Wu M-H. (2011). Vegetables for
improving livelihoods in disaster-affected areas: a socioeconomic analysis of Aceh, Indonesia.
AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center Publication No. 11-752 (Research in Action; no. 6),
AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Taiwan. 69 p.
Luther GC, Mariyono J, Afari-Sefa V, Gniffke P, Lin L-J, et al. (2011). Participatory appraisal of
stakeholders’ needs conducted in Bali and East Java. Feedback from the Field, Issue 10 (June
2011). AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. p. 1-4.
Luther GC, Srinivasan R. (2010). Natural Enemies Help Farmers Control Pests. Extension
brochure. AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. 6 p.
Fitriana N, Luther GC, Iskandar T, Ferizal M, Jaya R, Ramlan M, Yatiman, Tamrin, Daud S,
Ferayanti F. (2010). Red Chili Pepper Cultivation (Budidaya Cabai Merah). Extension
booklet. Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian (Assessment Institute for Agricultural
Technology), Banda Aceh, Indonesia. 30 p. (in Indonesian).
Ma CH, Ramlan M, Luther GC, Palada MC. (2009). Starter Solution Technology: Teknologi
Pupuk Cair Perangsang Pertumbuhan. Extension publication. Assessment Institute for
Agricultural Technology, Indonesia and AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center. 2 p. (in
Indonesian).
Ramlan M, Dorahy C, Luther GC, Ferayanti F. (2009). How to Make Compost. Extension
brochure. Assessment Institute for Agricultural Technology, Indonesia and AVRDC – The
World Vegetable Center. 6 p. (in Indonesian).
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Munyuli T, Kyamanywa S, Luther G. (2009). Effects of cropping system and insecticide
application on the incidence of arthropod parasitoids of cowpea insect pests in Uganda and
Democratic Republic of the Congo. Tunisian Journal of Plant Protection 4: 77-90.
Hulugalle NR, Jaya R, Luther GC, Ferizal M, Daud S, Yatiman, Irhas, Yufniati ZA, Feriyanti F,
Tamrin, Han B. (2009). Physical properties of tsunami-affected soils in Aceh, Indonesia: 2½
years after the tsunami. Catena 77 (2009) p. 224-231.*
Tsai WS, Shih SL, Green SK, Lee LM, Luther GC, Ratulangi M, Sembel DT, Jan FJ. (2009).
Identification of a New Begomovirus Associated with Yellow Leaf Curl Diseases of Tomato
and Pepper in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Disease Notes March 2009, Volume 93, Number 3, p. 321.
Munyuli T, Kyamanywa S, Luther GC. (2008). Capability of Forficula auricularia Linnaeus
(Dermaptera: Forficulidae) to prey on Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae) in
eastern and central Africa. Agronomie Africaine 20 (1): 49-58.
Munyuli, M.B.T., S. Kyamanywa and G.C. Luther (2008). Effects of groundnut genotypes,
cropping systems and insecticides on the abundance of native arthropod predators from
Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Bulletin of Insectology 61 (1): 11-19, 2008*
Munyuli, M.B.T., G.C. Luther and S. Kyamanywa (2007). Effects of cowpea cropping systems
and insecticides on arthropod predators in Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Crop Protection 26 (2007) 114-126.*
Luther, G.C., C. Harris, S. Sherwood, K. Gallagher, J. Mangan and K.T. Gamby (2005).
Developments and innovations in farmer field schools and the training of trainers. Chapter 9
in Norton, G.W., E.A. Heinrichs, G.C. Luther and M.E. Irwin (editors), Globalizing
Integrated Pest Management – A Participatory Research Process. Blackwell Publishing,
Ames, IA. 338 pp.
Norton, G.W., E.G. Rajotte and G.C. Luther (2005). The participatory integrated pest
management (PIPM) process. Chapter 2 in Norton, G.W., E.A. Heinrichs, G.C. Luther and
M.E. Irwin (editors), Globalizing Integrated Pest Management – A Participatory Research
Process. Blackwell Publishing, Ames, IA. 338 pp.
Rajotte, E.G., G.W. Norton, G.C. Luther, V. Barrera and K.L. Heong (2005). IPM transfer and
adoption. Chapter 8 in Norton, G.W., E.A. Heinrichs, G.C. Luther and M.E. Irwin (editors),
Globalizing Integrated Pest Management – A Participatory Research Process. Blackwell
Publishing, Ames, IA. 338 pp.
Norton, G.W., E.A. Heinrichs, G.C. Luther and M.E. Irwin (editors)(2005). Globalizing
Integrated Pest Management – A Participatory Research Process. Blackwell Publishing,
Ames, IA. 338 pp.
Alam, S.N., A.K.M. Khorsheduzzaman, F.M.A. Rouf, H.S. Jasmine, A.N.M. Rezaul Karim, E.G.
Rajotte, G.C. Luther and N.S. Talekar (2005). Developmental period, abundance and
parasitism efficiency of Trathala flavoorbitalis on eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes
orbonalis, in Bangladesh. Accepted by the Japanese Journal of Applied Entomology and
Zoology.*
Department of Agriculture, Government of Indonesia (2003). Musuh Alami, Hama dan Penyakit
Tanaman Teh (Natural Enemies, Pests and Diseases of Tea)(In Indonesian). Integrated Pest
Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia, Jakarta,
Indonesia. 55 pp. (I was a co-author on this book)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Indonesia (2003). Musuh Alami, Hama dan Penyakit
Tanaman Kopi (Natural Enemies, Pests and Diseases of Coffee)(In Indonesian). Integrated
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Pest Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia, Jakarta,
Indonesia. 52 pp. (I was a co-author on this book)
Munyuli, T.M.B., S. Kyamanywa, G.C. Luther and R. Hammond (2002). Effects of cowpea
cropping systems and insecticides on the abundance and diversity of indigenous predator and
parasitoid arthropods in eastern Uganda. IPM Conference Proceedings, Kampala, Uganda, 812 Sept 2002. pp. 412-419.
Munyuli, T.M.B., S. Kyamanywa, G.C. Luther and R. Hammond (2002). Effects of groundnut
cropping systems and insecticide applications on the abundance of native predator and
parasitoid arthropods. IPM Conference Proceedings, Kampala, Uganda, 8-12 Sept 2002. pp.
420-427.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Indonesia (2002). Musuh Alami, Hama dan Penyakit
Tanaman Lada (Natural Enemies, Pests and Diseases of Black Pepper)(In Indonesian).
Integrated Pest Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia,
Jakarta, Indonesia. 52 pp. (I was a co-author on this book)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Indonesia (2002). Musuh Alami, Hama dan Penyakit
Tanaman Jambu Mete (Natural Enemies, Pests and Diseases of Cashew)(In Indonesian).
Integrated Pest Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia,
Jakarta, Indonesia. 60 pp. (I was primary author on this book)
Department of Agriculture, Government of Indonesia (2001). Musuh Alami, Hama dan Penyakit
Tanaman Kakao (Natural Enemies, Pests and Diseases of Cacao)(In Indonesian). Integrated
Pest Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia, Jakarta,
Indonesia. 62 pp. (I was primary author on this book)
Epieru, G., C. Mukankusi, S. Kyamanywa, E. Adipala, C. Busolo Bulafu, G. Luther, H. Warren
and H. Wilson (2001). Groundnut pests in eastern Uganda: a field survey. African Crop
Science Conference Proceedings Vol. 5, pp. 171-173.
Department of Forestry and Estate Crops, Government of Indonesia (2000). Musuh Alami dan
Hama pada Kapas (Natural Enemies and Pests on Cotton)(In Indonesian). Integrated Pest
Management in Smallholder Estate Crops Project, Government of Indonesia, Jakarta,
Indonesia. 54 pp. (I was a co-author on this book)
Daku, L., G.W. Norton, D.G. Pfeiffer, G.C. Luther, C.W. Pitts, D.B. Taylor, J. Tedeschini, and
R. Uka. (2000). Farmers' Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Pesticide Use and Olive Pest
Management Practices in Vlora, Albania: A Baseline Survey. IPM CRSP Working Paper
2000-1. OIRD, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
Luther, G.C., K.M. Moore, C. Pitts, L. Daku, J. Tedeskini, E. Isufi, F. Thomaj, R. Uka, H.
Ismaili, B. Teviotdale, D. Pfeiffer, et al. (1999). Participatory Appraisal of Olive Pest
Management in Albania to Initiate IPM CRSP Activities in Eastern Europe. IPM CRSP
Working Paper 99-2. OIRD, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA.
Luther, G.C., H. Christanto, Zamzaini, Musyafa, Hardi, Nurhadi, H. Widagdo, et al. (1997).
Kurikulum Sekolah Lapangan Pengendalian Hama Terpadu untuk Tanaman Kedelai (IPM
Farmer Field School Curriculum for Soybeans)(In Indonesian). Institute for Rural Technology
Development, Surakarta, Indonesia. 43 pp.
Luther, G.C., H.R. Valenzuela and J. DeFrank (1996). Impact of cruciferous trap crops on
lepidopteran pests of cabbage in Hawaii. Environmental Entomology 25(1): 39-47.*
Luther, G.C., S. Mangoendihardjo, M.A. Altieri and E. Mahrub (1995). Development of
preliminary economic thresholds for an integrated pest management system for soybeans in
Java. International Journal of Pest Management 41(3): 166-175. (derived from dissertation)*
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Luther, G.C. (1993). An Agroecological Approach for Developing an Integrated Pest
Management System for Soybeans in Eastern Java. Ph.D. dissertation, University of
California, Berkeley, USA. University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI, USA. 179 pp.
Christiansen, K. and G. Luther (1986). Two new species of Hawaiian Pseudosinella
(Collembola: Entomobryomorpha: Entomobryidae). Proc. Hawaiian Ent. Society 26 (March
1): 45-51.
*refereed publication
OTHER SELECTED WRITINGS
Luther GC (2012). Consultant Report for Bangladesh. Report for consultancy to WorldFish, 4-16
Sept 2011. 80 pages.
TRAINING WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED (selected)
Training of Trainers (ToT) conducted for the IPM for Smallholder Estate Crops Project,
Indonesia: 16 ToTs on IPM of cacao, coffee, black pepper, and cashew (2001-2002)
Chili Pepper Integrated Crop Management ToT, Aceh, Indonesia (Oct 2008)
Grafting Training Workshop, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, Al-Ain, United Arab
Emirates, 17-18 January 2012
Grafting Training Workshop, Qatar Ministry of Environment, El Otouria, Qatar, 1-2 May 2012
Grafting Training Workshop, Assessment Institute of Agricultural Technology - East Java,
Kediri, East Java, Indonesia, 21 June 2012
Grafting Training Workshop, Udayana University, Bedugul, Bali, Indonesia, 26 June 2012
Training of Trainers on Tomato and Chili Pepper Integrated Crop Management, Bali and East
Java, Indonesia, April 2013
Training of Trainers on IPM for the Vegetables Go to School project, 19 Aug – 13 Sep 2013
COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE
Indonesia (over 5 years in-country), Bangladesh, Solomon Islands, USA, Taiwan, India, Uganda,
Tanzania, Albania, Lao PDR, Vietnam, Eritrea, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kiribati,
Philippines
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
English
Indonesian
Javanese
Speaking
Native
Fluent
Elementary
Understanding
Native
Excellent
Fair
Reading
Native
Very good
Elementary
7
Writing
Native
Very good
Elementary
PERSONAL
Place of Birth: Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Citizenship: USA
Married to Kartini I.K. Luther; two children (ages 18 and 16)
Address:
AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center
P.O. Box 42, Shanhua, Tainan, Taiwan 74199
Telephone: +886 6 583-7801 ext. 560
Fax: +886 6 583-0009
E-mail: greg.luther@worldveg.org
Last updated: 1 December 2013
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