About strategy

The changing postal environment and the emergence of new commercial challenges call for a sound worldwide strategy, with specific objectives and solutions tailored to the problems facing postal operators. Strategic planning helps UPU member Posts to meet these new challenges and to bring their operating methods into line with changes in the sector.

Global postal strategy

The Nairobi Postal Strategy – NPS (2009–2012) provides a firm foundation for global, regional and national planning processes. It provides a basis for the UPU Programme and Budget, reflects the dynamic development of the Union, and maps out the future of the postal sector as a whole.

Programme and Budget 2012

This publication (available under the Nairobi Postal Strategy heading) contains the projects and resources implemented by the UPU to achieve the objectives of its strategic plan.

Regional round tables

In 2011, seven regional round tables was held in conjunction with the restricted unions. They provided an opportunity to consult with Union member countries, whose individual situations and proposals will be taken into account in establishing the Doha Postal Strategy.

7. Istanbul, Turkey, 12–13/10/2011, English  French 

6  Santiago, Chile, 4-5/10/2011, Spanish   English

5. Doha, Qatar, 13–14/9/2011, Arabic   English

4. Willemstad, Curaçao, 7/9/2011, English

3. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 27/7/2011. English

2. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 14/7/2011, English   French

1. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, 23/6/2011, English   Russian

Doha Postal Strategy

In September 2012, the 25th UPU Congress will be asked to approve the Doha Postal Strategy (DPS), the UPU's strategic plan for the period 2013–2016. The UPU needs to ensure that it develops a clear strategic road map, not only to guide its future actions but also to make sure that it continues to provide added value for its members.