Networks and markets publications

Reform of Postal Services in Sub-Saharan Africa

Too often ignored, addressees go on paying for receiving mail in many SSA countries. This paper explains why this model constrains the development of postal traffics today and tomorrow.
This research was published in the book "Postal Economics in Developing Countries".

Posts for Trade

Posts have been facilitating trade for centuries. Today they can play an essential role for enabling micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to access exports markets, as highlighted in the analysis of the Brazilian “Easy Export” (Exporta Facil) postal programme.

Postal Economics in Developing vs. Developed Countries

Joëlle Toledano, Chair of the Postal Economics Project Group, draws the main conclusions when comparing postal economics in developing and developed economies, and what remains left for further research.

New Postal Economic Models for Developing Countries

While the research on postal economics is abundant in industrialized countries, little is available on developing and emerging countries, often at risk of transposing models which could not be appropriate for them.

Financial Inclusion and Posts

Posts can play a decisive role in providing access to banking and financial services to previously un-banked people. This paper shows the impact of this policy on local economic development in 5,500 Brazilian municipalities. Follow this and other developments on our blog “Postal Financial Inclusion”.

Financial Inclusion and Postal Banking Workshop

UPU-AFI Workshop Report
Berne, 9-10 November 2009

Easy Export, Lessons for UNECE Countries

Easier trade for micro, small and medium-size enterprises through postal networks.

Asia: Is There a Tiger in the Post?

This paper compares the evolution of economic and postal indicators in emerging Asia. One lesson: there no specific institution behind success once a focus on customer is adopted.
This research was published in the book “Postal Economics in developing Countries” (UPU, 2009).