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What will it take for small businesses to recover and thrive in the post-pandemic world? Based on new research from the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, which surveyed more than 1,000 small businesses across the U.S. and Mexico, the key is digitization. We need public-private collaboration to help increase internet connectivity, provide technical assistance with digital commerce and cybersecurity, and support digital payments. Learn more about how we believe strategic policymaking can make a big difference, and how Visa is committed to fostering digital inclusion for small businesses.

The decision to develop a central bank digital currency, or a CBDC, must be the outcome of wide-ranging policy and technology choices. What factors are at play in designing and implementing CBDCs? Which of the G7 foundational principles should be emphasized, and where can the private sector lend valuable experience? To find out, read the latest report from the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute.

Even with innovations in fintech and digital payments, roadblocks related to basic infrastructure like electricity and internet connectivity still prevent many migrant workers from being able to transfer money to their families back home with a truly digital end-to-end flow. While more workers can send money digitally today, the majority of people still receive funds in cash. Read more about why public-private partnerships are key to advancing the future of global money movement and why it matters from experts at the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute.

Recent research indicates that businesses born in the past two years are more likely to be led by women than older firms, reflecting a trend of female entrepreneurship. This new report from the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute explores how digital tools can help women-owned businesses reach global clients and how policymakers can support this growth.