Hoi,<br>Given that much effort is going into India at this time anyway, I can imagine that ALL the money can remain in India at this stage in order to really execute all the projects and programs envisioned.  Being able to donate in the local currency is a powerful incentive to give (over having to donate in a foreign currency).<br>

Thanks,<br>      GerardM<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 20 August 2011 14:28, Gautam John <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a href="mailto:gautam@prathambooks.org">gautam@prathambooks.org</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">

<div class="im">On 20 August 2011 17:56, Gerard Meijssen &lt;<a href="mailto:gerard.meijssen@gmail.com">gerard.meijssen@gmail.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
<br>
&gt; The way I understand it is that the inclusion of a currency is part of the<br>
&gt; cooperation with a chapter to prepare for a fundraiser. As India does have<br>
&gt; its chapter and as the WMF itself is so much involved, the Rupee is likely<br>
&gt; to be supported.<br>
<br>
</div>It&#39;s likely to be more than just that, Gerard. Convertibility of the<br>
currency and local foreign exchange, tax and other laws will regulate<br>
this process too.<br>
<div class="im"><br>
Thank you.<br>
<br>
Best,<br>
<br>
Gautam<br>
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