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href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/questionnaire-on-disaster-risk-management-in-the-postal-sector">Questionnaire on disaster risk management in the postal sector</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/stakeholder-consultation-on-opening-up-the-upu-to-wider-postal-sector-players">Stakeholder consultation on opening up the UPU to wider postal sector players</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="58976563" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="mobileNavFirstLevel"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Technical Solutions</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/technical-solutions/postal-technology-centre">Postal Technology Centre</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/technical-solutions/products">Products</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="23458920" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="mobileNavFirstLevel"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Programmes & Services</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/addressing-solutions">Addressing Solutions</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/compendia">Compendia</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/direct-marketing">Direct Marketing</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/ecommerce">E-commerce</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/express-mail-service">Express Mail Service</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/physical-services">Physical Services</a> <div class="go-to-submenu" data-parent-id="23458920" data-sub-menu-id="29779733"> <i 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</li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/settlement-systems">Settlement systems</a> <div class="go-to-submenu" data-parent-id="23458920" data-sub-menu-id="3965983"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-Link"></i> </div> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/standards">Standards</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/trade-facilitation">Trade facilitation</a> <div class="go-to-submenu" data-parent-id="23458920" data-sub-menu-id="37147662"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-Link"></i> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="48666136" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="mobileNavFirstLevel"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Capacity Building</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/capacity-building/development-cooperation">Development Cooperation</a> <div class="go-to-submenu" data-parent-id="48666136" data-sub-menu-id="12206465"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-Link"></i> </div> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/capacity-building/emergency-and-solidarity-fund">Emergency and Solidarity Fund</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/capacity-building/easy-export">Easy Export</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/capacity-building/financial-inclusion-technical-assistance-facility">Financial Inclusion Technical Assistance Facility</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/capacity-building/addressing-assistance-to-countries">Addressing Assistance to Countries</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="61677264" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="mobileNavFirstLevel"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">COVID-19</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/covid19/upu-action-on-network-disruptions-caused-by-covid19">UPU action on network disruptions caused by COVID-19</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/covid19/postal-social-financial-and-trade-services-during-covid19">Postal social financial and trade services during COVID-19</a> <div class="go-to-submenu" data-parent-id="61677264" data-sub-menu-id="2509221"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-Link"></i> </div> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/covid19/resources-for-member-countries">Resources for member countries</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="10435540" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="15219039"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Acts</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/acts/archives-of-congresses">Archives of Congresses</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="26465261" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="15219039"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Strategy</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/strategy/rsf-2024">RSF 2024</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="59441045" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="15219039"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Bodies</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/bodies/congress">Congress</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/bodies/council-of-administration">Council of Administration</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/bodies/postal-operations-council">Postal Operations Council</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/bodies/consultative-committee">Consultative Committee</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/bodies/international-bureau">International Bureau</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="62269861" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="15219039"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Audits</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/audits/external-audits">External audits</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/audits/internal-audits">Internal audits</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/audits/joint-inspection-unit-of-the-united-nations-system">Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations System</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/audits/united-nations-global-marketplace-ungm">United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="48372442" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="15219039"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">History</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/history/role-in-the-un">Role in the UN</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/about-upu/history/languages">Languages</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="44055404" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Physical Services</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/physical-services/addressing">Addressing</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/physical-services/postal-products">Postal Products</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/physical-services/remuneration">Remuneration</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/physical-services/postal-supply-chain">Postal Supply Chain</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="26739440" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Digital Services</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/connect-post">Connect.post</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/digital-readiness-for-ecommerce-dre">Digital readiness for e-commerce (DRE)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/upu-innovation-challenge">UPU Innovation Challenge</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/taxonomy-of-digital-philatelic-products">Taxonomy of digital philatelic products</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/upu-cybersecurity-framework">UPU CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/post-domain">.POST Domain</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/research">Research</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/etrade-for-all">eTrade for All</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/digital-services/wsis">WSIS</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="66973642" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Financial Services</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/postransfer">PosTransfer</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/postal-payment-services-user-group">Postal Payment Services User Group</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/payments-dialogue-webinars">Payments dialogue webinars</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/postal-payment-services-key-documents">Postal payment services key documents</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/research">Research</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/technical-assistance">Technical assistance</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/financial-services/financial-inclusion-projects-sponsored-through-the-japan-fund">Financial inclusion projects sponsored through the Japan Fund</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="64308341" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Sustainable Development</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/sustainable-development/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/sustainable-development/disaster-risk-management">Disaster Risk Management</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/sustainable-development/the-postal-social-services-project">The Postal Social Services Project</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/sustainable-development/climate-action">Climate Action</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="28525012" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Trade Facilitation</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/trade-facilitation/tradepost-award-2024">TradePost Award 2024</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/trade-facilitation/tradepost-forum-2024">TradePost Forum 2024</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/trade-facilitation/trade-post-forum-2023">Trade Post Forum 2023</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/trade-facilitation/tradepost-webinar">TradePost webinar</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="50590424" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Research & Publications</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/research-publications/upu-think-tank-briefs">UPU Think Tank Briefs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/research-publications/integrated-index-for-postal-development">Integrated Index for Postal Development</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/research-publications/postal-economics">Postal Economics</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/research-publications/postal-statistics">Postal Statistics</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/research-publications/all-publications">All publications</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="49901233" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="16506503"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Philately & IRCs</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/philately-ircs/world-association-for-the-development-of-philately-wadp">World Association for the Development of Philately (WADP)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/universal-postal-union/activities/philately-ircs/international-reply-coupons-ircs">International Reply Coupons (IRCs)</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="29133781" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="1567323"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">UN and international organizations</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/partner-with-us/who-we-work-with/un-and-international-organizations/wto">WTO</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/partner-with-us/who-we-work-with/un-and-international-organizations/otif">OTIF</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="29779733" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="23458920"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Physical Services</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/physical-services/letter-post-forms">Letter Post Forms</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/physical-services/parcel-post-forms">Parcel Post Forms</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="28192508" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="23458920"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Postal Supply Chain</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/postal-supply-chain/security">Security</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/postal-supply-chain/transport">Transport</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/postal-supply-chain/customs">Customs</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/postal-supply-chain/postal-supply-chain-integration">Postal Supply Chain Integration</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="12903624" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="23458920"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Quality of service</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service/compliance-to-upu-standards">Compliance to UPU Standards</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="27396395" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="23458920"> <a href="javascript:void(0)"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-arrow-left2 icon-return-back nav-middle-arrow"></i> <span class="nav-return-to-parent-text">Quality of Service Fund</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/member-countries">Member Countries</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/international-bureau">International Bureau</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/rules-and-procedures">Rules and Procedures </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/projects-and-finance">Projects and Finance</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/qsf-activities">QSF Activities </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/board">Board</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/postal-solutions/programmes-services/quality-of-service-fund/more-about-qsf">More about QSF</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="3965983" class="col-sm-12 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It will also address the key role of postal data in trade facilitation, focusing on the identification of areas for infrastructure upgrades and the development of innovative services.</p> </div> <div class="widget-title widget-component"> <h2 class="section-header" id="programme"> <p>Programme</p> </h2> </div> <div class="fr-view"> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">13.30–14.45   Panel 1: Enhancing postal inclusion and connectivity: catalyzing e-commerce growth and trade facilitation. </span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em>For more information about the panel and speakers, visit the dedicated WTP Public forum page </em></span></strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em><a href="https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum24_e/pf24_session_fullpage_e.htm?session=729" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></em></span><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em>.</em></span></strong></p><p>This panel will encompass the critical role of postal services in bridging the digital divide, connecting remote communities and facilitating cross-border trade, particularly in e鈥慶ommerce. It will emphasize the postal sector’s ability to empower small businesses, women entrepreneurs and underserved populations to participate in the global digital economy.</p><p><strong><em>Moderator:</em></strong> </p><ul><li><strong><em>H.E. Ambassador Matthew Wilson, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations Office at Geneva</em></strong></li></ul><p><strong><em>Speakers:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Postal network expansion and infrastructure development: enhancing coverage and connectivity in rural and underserved areas to promote access to e-commerce and trade opportunities</li></ul><p>         <strong><em> Mr Siva Somasundram, Director of Policy, Regulation and Markets, Universal Postal Union</em></strong></p><ul><li>Postal sector collaboration with Customs and trade facilitation bodies: fostering seamless integration and cooperation to streamline cross-border trade processes</li></ul><p>          <em><strong>M</strong></em><strong><em>r Philippe Isler, Director, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation</em></strong></p><ul><li>The postal sector’s role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship: supporting the growth of small businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs through postal services and infrastructure</li></ul><p>           <strong><em>Mr Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework</em></strong></p><ul><li>Bridging the gender gap in e-commerce entrepreneurship: empowering women through postal services</li></ul><p>           <strong><em>Ms Pauline Mutlen, Expert in economic policy management, Cameroon</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">15.15–16.15   Panel 2: Unlocking the power of postal data for trade facilitation.</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><em>For more information about the panel and speakers, visit the dedicated WTO Public Forum page </em></strong><em><a href="https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum24_e/pf24_session_fullpage_e.htm?session=733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></em><strong><em>.</em></strong></span></strong></p><p>In today’s interconnected world, trade facilitation has become increasingly crucial in fostering economic growth and development. Postal organizations, with their extensive global networks and vast data repositories, play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border trade. However, many postal operators are still underutilizing the immense potential of their data to streamline customs procedures, reduce documentary requirements and strengthen infrastructure. This session will empower postal operators, trade facilitation specialists and other stakeholders to harness the power of postal data, transforming it into a catalyst to streamline trade processes, enhance infrastructure and promote global commerce.</p><p><strong><em>Moderator: </em></strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Dr Matthias Helble, Senior Economist, Co-Chair, Research Department, World Health Organization</em></strong></li></ul><p><strong><em>Speakers:</em></strong></p><ul><li>The potential of postal data to improve trade facilitation, including customs clearance, supply chain management and risk assessment</li></ul><p>           <strong><em>D</em></strong><strong><em>r José Anson, Postal and Trade Economist, Universal Postal Union</em></strong></p><ul><li>The WTO big data initiative</li></ul><p>           <em><strong>Ms Emmanuelle Ganne, Senior Analyst in the Economic Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization</strong></em></p><ul><li>Presentation of the Key Trade Documents and Data Elements report</li></ul><p>          <strong><em>Ms Pamela Mar, Managing Director of the Digital Standards Initiative, International Chamber of Commerce</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>16.15–16.20   Closing remarks - TradePost Forum   </strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">16.20–16.30   TradePost Awards ceremony</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">Remarks</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><em>          Mr Masahiko Metoki, </em></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;"><em>Director General, Universal Postal Union</em></span></strong></p><p>The TradePost Awards ceremony will honour the winners and highlight their achievements. 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