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     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
     DECEMBER 31, 1997 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FINCA CONSULTING, INC. AND
     SUBSIDIARIES AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME>                    Finca Consulting, Inc.    
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