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href="/en/partner-with-us/where-we-need-your-support/digital-transformation">Digital transformation</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/partner-with-us/where-we-need-your-support/greening-postal-services">Greening postal services</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/partner-with-us/where-we-need-your-support/disaster-risk-management">Disaster risk management</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="3882018" 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">Useful Documents</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/useful-documents/council-of-administration">Council of Administration</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/useful-documents/postal-operations-council">Postal Operations Council</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="60997750" 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">Policies & Regulation</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/policies-regulation/data-collection-and-protection-policies">Data collection and protection policies</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/policies-regulation/extraterritorial-offices-of-exchange-etoes">Extra-Territorial Offices of Exchange (ETOEs)</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/policies-regulation/status-of-postal-entities">Status of Postal Entities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/policies-regulation/universal-postal-service">Universal Postal Service</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="66768715" 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">Questionnaires & Surveys</span> </a> </h4> <ul> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/study-to-determine-mail-flows-exchanged-between-the-designated-operators-of-union-member-countries">Study to determine mail flows exchanged between the designated operators of Union member countries</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/provisional-qualitylinked-terminal-dues-rates-in-2024">Provisional quality-linked terminal dues rates in 2024 </a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/electronic-postal-services-questionnaire">Electronic postal services questionnaire</a> </li> <li> <a href="/en/members-centre/questionnaires-surveys/postal-statistics-questionnaire">Postal statistics questionnaire</a> </li> <li> <a 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="55883952" 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="32231093" 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="32231093" data-sub-menu-id="56409937"> <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="32231093" data-sub-menu-id="57604365"> <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="32231093" data-sub-menu-id="21895853"> <i class="upu-icon upu-icon-Link"></i> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="56993131" 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="56993131" data-sub-menu-id="51474509"> <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="1725154" 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="1725154" data-sub-menu-id="20937214"> <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="56930089" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="56417750"> <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="66753616" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="56417750"> <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="55385704" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="56417750"> <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="15788929" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="56417750"> <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="51272618" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="56417750"> <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="14274803" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="49846423"> <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="1306477" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="49846423"> <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="43113768" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="49846423"> <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="13468211" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="49846423"> <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="41797790" class="col-sm-12 nav-middle sub-menu-container" hidden> <h4 class="nav-return-to-parent" data-sub-menu-parent-id="49846423"> <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> 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With opinions from thought leaders in postal operators, the UPU, the wider UN system and many others, the blog introduces fresh views and perspectives on the postal future, ecommerce, sustainable development, financial inclusion and many other areas connected to this unique global sector. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;">To join in the conversation, please contact </span><a href="mailto:communication@upu.int"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;">communication@upu.int</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 18px;"> or follow us on social media</span></p> </div> <section id="news-05ac9e51-785b-41a8-9daf-3ac534c9f108" class="widget-news widget-component"> <div class="list-news"> <div id="news-container-05ac9e51-785b-41a8-9daf-3ac534c9f108"> <div id="news-list" class="row grid"> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/62aeb799-acd9-4340-aa96-3bfaecf43219/202405blogIATAUPUWebSmall_En.png" alt="Streamlining global airmail: airlines and postal services strengthen collaboration through the IATA–UPU partnership" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/streamlining-global-airmail-airlines-and-postal-services-strengthen-collaboration-through-the-iata">Streamlining global airmail: airlines and postal services strengthen collaboration through the IATA–UPU partnership</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">08.05.2024</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>As the representatives of the Co-Chairs of the IATA–UPU Contact Committee (American Airlines and Sweden), we are excited to share recent strides forward in cooperation between the aviation and postal industries to enhance global mail delivery. These joint efforts reflect these sectors’ shared commitment to addressing logistical challenges and improving service quality for customers worldwide.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/bf2ae7e8-40fa-4956-b27e-f6aa653d7460/20240311pMDrSRichezWebEn.png" alt="Unlocking the past and unveiling the future of envelopes: how standardization reshaped the envelope in the 1960s" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/unlocking-the-past-and-unveiling-the-future-of-envelopes-how-standardization-reshaped-the-envelope">Unlocking the past and unveiling the future of envelopes: how standardization reshaped the envelope in the 1960s</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">06.03.2024</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>In the wake of the economic crisis of 2008 and the unprecedented lockdown of 2020, the once-prevalent tradition of sending letters has faced a steady decline, hastened by the widespread adoption of the Internet. This shift is leading to the gradual disappearance of the humble envelope, prompting a closer examination of the standardization efforts spearheaded by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) over half a century ago.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/44208d00-be42-4b5a-b484-ba1ed1e5eb5c/PM-Eric-Adomako-web-EN.jpg" alt="Unleashing the power of data: Reflections on the UPU Postal Data Hackathon" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/unleashing-the-power-of-data-reflections-on-the-upu-postal-data-hackathon">Unleashing the power of data: Reflections on the UPU Postal Data Hackathon</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">28.08.2023</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span><p>Last month, Ghana Post had the privilege of participating in the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Postal Data Hackathon in Berne, Switzerland. As someone interested in data science, analytics, and problem-solving, this experience was highly rewarding for me, both at the personal level and for Ghana Post at large. Hackathons such as this one offer an excellent opportunity for postal administrations and their employees to enhance technical skills, learn new tools and techniques, and foster valuable connections with like-minded professionals.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/df811960-4f1c-459c-a2da-0ea0a10ee798/PM-VariusSystems-web-EN.jpg" alt="Milestones in crypto stamp history: Exploring the possibilities of blockchain in the Post" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/milestones-in-crypto-stamp-history-exploring-the-possibilities-of-blockchain-in-the-post">Milestones in crypto stamp history: Exploring the possibilities of blockchain in the Post</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">10.08.2023</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>The revolutionary crypto stamps produced by <a href="http://stampfinity.com/stampfinity/">Stampfinity</a>, a brand of <a href="https://variussystems.com/web/en/">VariusSystems</a>, a newly joined <a href="https://www.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Bodies/Consultative-Committee">UPU Consultative Committee</a> member, have become a steppingstone in the world of collectibles, enabling postal organizations to reach new target groups and provide additional value to collectors. These stamps serve as a gateway for individuals to explore the benefits of blockchain technology without any risk or tedious registration processes.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/146d9dcc-aead-4cc0-9662-8d6865a29199/PM-web-EN.jpg" alt="A 21st Century Business Strategy for Posts in Developing Regions" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/a-21st-century-business-strategy-for-posts-in-developing-regions">A 21st Century Business Strategy for Posts in Developing Regions</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">17.11.2022</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>Commoditization of postal products has made the courier and express parcel (CEP) market competition time-sensitive. In this kind of market, a longer lead-time period – the time between ordering/booking and delivery - is fatal for any postal or courier organization, while speed and service excellence are now even more paramount than the product itself or its price. For many Posts in developing countries, these rapid changes call for a profound adaptation of their strategies, operations and business models.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/1763a843-09f2-4837-bee4-fc72ce990a9d/blogTeaserAug2022.jpg" alt="Our role is to serve: Egypt Post sets new benchmarks in social, financial and digital inclusion" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/our-role-is-to-serve-egypt-post-sets-new-benchmarks-in-social-financial-and-digital-inclusion">Our role is to serve: Egypt Post sets new benchmarks in social, financial and digital inclusion</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">18.08.2022</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>Established on 29 October 1865, Egypt Post is one of the oldest governmental institutions in the country. For almost 157 years, the Post has been offering financial and postal services of good quality and at affordable rates to citizens all over Egypt, fulfilling its universal service obligation. Today, inclusivity, affordability, and digital empowerment top Egypt Post’s strategic agenda.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4 grid-item"> <div class="card"> <img class="card-img-top img-cover" src="/getmedia/28f51267-b646-4606-8f1a-e487e9afd3bf/blogWebSmallJune2022.jpg" alt="Delivering more than the mail: How Posts can deliver economic inclusion worldwide" loading="lazy"> <div class="card-body"> <h4 class="card-title"><a href="/en/blogs/delivering-more-than-the-mail-how-posts-can-deliver-economic-inclusion-worldwide">Delivering more than the mail: How Posts can deliver economic inclusion worldwide</a></h4> <div class="card-text"><span class="news-date">23.06.2022</span><span class="news-separator"> — </span>According to Visa, one of the world’s biggest financial services corporations, digital equity and inclusion rely on three key assets: access, trusted convenience, and knowledge. 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