| The Guide for the Development of Philately is produced by the World Association for the Development of Philately (WADP), the global philatelic organisation represented by: |
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The Universal Postal Union (UPU) |
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The International Federation of Philately (FIP) |
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The International Federation of Stamp Dealers' Associations (IFSDA) |
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The International Association of Philatelic Journalists (AIJP) |
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| The Guide sets forth best practices for the philatelic industry, encompassing all aspects of the business. It is meant for: |
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Stakeholders involved in philately |
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Ministers and Government officials |
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Postal Administrations and their Philatelic Directors |
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Marketing and Communications Specialists |
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Philatelic Federations and Societies |
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The Philatelic Trade Agents as representatives |
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