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The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 

The Universal Postal Union is a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

 
  • Robert Opp on the Future of Digital Inclusion
    24.11.2025 —

    Digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of society, but who is being left behind? In this episode, Robert Opp, Chief Digital Officer and Director of Digital, AI and Innovation at UNDP, explains why technology alone is never enough and why people, rights and inclusion must remain at the heart of digital development. From connecting 650,000 post offices through the UPU’s connect.post initiative to building AI ecosystems that serve local needs, Opp discusses the opportunities and challenges ahead. He also reflects on the pivotal moment humanity faces as AI accelerates and why global progress depends on ensuring everyone can participate.  

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    Robert Opp on the Future of Digital Inclusion
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  • November 24th to 26th 2025
    Postal Operations Council (S0)
    The meetings of the Postal Operations Council (POC) will take place at the UPU International Bureau in Berne from 24 to 26 November 2025.

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    November 24th to 26th 2025
    Postal Operations Council (S0)
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  • February 28th 2026
    TradePost Awards 2025
    The UPU awards the annual TradePost prize for initiatives in trade inclusion and growth of small and medium enterprises, promoting sustainable practices. Submit your initiative in four categories open until 28 February 2026.

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    February 28th 2026
    TradePost Awards 2025
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  • November 13th 2025
    Accessing Climate Funding: Challenges and Opportunities for Postal Operators
    This online workshop aims to share best practices among governments and postal operators on accessing climate finance together with the main opportunities and challenges. Register now and join the discussion.

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    November 13th 2025
    Accessing Climate Funding: Challenges and Opportunities for Postal Operators
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The World as a ‘Single Postal Territory’: The UPU’s Role in History

The World as a ‘Single Postal Territory’: The UPU’s Role in History

09.10.2025 — The Universal Postal Union celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2024 and will conclude its commemorations on World Post Day 2025.
The State of the Postal Sector 2025 – Postal Power Reimagined

The State of the Postal Sector 2025 – Postal Power Reimagined

08.09.2025 — The world’s postal networks stand at a crossroads. The State of the Postal Sector 2025 reveals how a once-unified system splintered into parallel networks – eroding economies of scale, straining developing countries, and disconnecting postal growth from global economic progress.
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