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With deep sorrow, the RedCLARA family hugs RNP, the Brazilian academic network, to give a farewell to its founder, the beloved Tadao Takahashi, who left an indelible legacy in the world of national research and education networks in Latin America and certainly in our regional network. Below we present the sensitive communication published by the RNP Executive Directorate.

“RNP regrets the loss of its founder, Tadao Takahashi

“All of us at RNP are saddened and dismayed by the news of the sudden death of Tadao Takahashi, our founder and first director of the Brazilian academic network between 1989 and 1996.

“Tadao was the creator of the CNPq research project that brought together government, academia, and companies in the construction of the Internet in Brazil. He led this enormous challenge with energy and great success, thanks to his great capacity for strategic planning, institutional articulation, creativity, perseverance, and intelligence.

“The training of human resources in strategic issues, especially in education and research, the construction of public policies for the Information Society and the expansion of Internet services for society, are among his main legacies for Brazil and Latin America.

“We feel privileged to have lived with him on this trip. We will miss you and thank you for your life.”