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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.

 
  • UPU, Posts and the Pandemic
    23.06.2021 — On March 16, 2020, the UPU shuttered its headquarters and postponed travel abroad as a result of Covid-19

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    14.06.2021 —

    Having one of the most labour-intensive operations in the world means that the Post must promote the development of its staff to turn this heavy reliance on human resources into an asset for the sector

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  • Fighting the pandemic - A UPU podcast on COVID-19
    09.06.2021 — Understanding how the COVID-19 vaccine is being delivered to the world is the subject of the Universal Postal Union’s first ever podcast Voice Mail. Hosted by Ian Kerr

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  • Interview with Ramesh Kumar Katuwal, Nepal Post
    04.06.2021 — Nepal Post is currently struggling through a second wave of COVID-19.

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Information about the 27th Universal Postal Congress

The 27th Universal Postal Congress was scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, from 10 to 28 August 2020. 

Due to the global spread of COVID-19, the UPU's Exceptional CA has agreed to postpone the event.

The 27th Universal Postal Congress will now be held from 9 to 27 August 2021 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

For the latest news and updates on the Congress, please check the dedicated web page.

COVID-19: Information and updates from the UPU

The UPU's International Bureau (IB) has been monitoring the disruptions to the global postal supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking to identify possible ways to mitigate its impact.

The UPU also supports the postal network, which has been an essential service provider during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has created a specific programme Post4Health to promote and enhance that role and in particular in the health sector. 

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Union Postale No.1.2021

Union Postale No.1.2021

18.05.2021 — In March 2021, the world marked the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 led to a global downturn and left healthy economies teetering on the cliff-edge of disaster. All of these outcomes affected the international postal sector. Union Postale dedicates this edition to an exhaustive examination of the events of last year. When viewed together, they represent an engaging narrative about how the industry coped during a deadly global crisis.  
UPU Guide to Postal Social Services

UPU Guide to Postal Social Services

29.04.2021 — The UPU supports the diversification of postal operations as a strategic response to the pace of technological and social change and to generate additional revenue, increase competitiveness and remain relevant.
Boosting e-commerce: a how-to guide for postal operators

Boosting e-commerce: a how-to guide for postal operators

21.04.2021 — The UPU E-Commerce Guide is a set of practical recommendations for UPU members to consider in the development of their own e-commerce capabilities and services for domestic, regional and cross-border markets.
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