The UPU cannot deliver alone. Partnerships help strengthen and accelerate the development impact of our projects and policies through both concrete country-level efforts and global and regional initiatives.
With the support of partnerships and stakeholder engagement, the UPU aims to co-create and implement solutions and policies by leveraging local and global postal networks.
As stated in Sustainable Development Goal 17, achieving the ambitious targets of the 2030 Agenda requires a revitalized and enhanced global partnership that brings together governments, civil society, the private sector, United Nations system and other actors, and mobilizes all available resources.
The UPU is committed to working closely with partners from the private sector and across the UN system, alongside industry stakeholders and organizations that share the objectives of inclusive, innovative and sustainable development across its 192 member countries.
- Launched in December 2025, the UPU's Post4Health initiative is supporting La Poste de Côte d’Ivoire in improving the safe and timely delivery of essential medical supplies, particularly in remote and underserved rural areas. Read more here.
- On 10 December 2025, UNI Global Union and the UPU have signed a new cooperation agreement which will see the two organizations work more closely together to strengthen ties between workers and employers and safeguard the future of the global postal sector. Read more here.
- ICAO–UPU joint statement 2025: The ICAO–UPU joint statement on strengthening the security of airmail was developed in light of the increased threats in the postal supply chain stemming from incidents in September 2024. This statement is intended to affirm the mutual commitment of both organizations to ensuring the security and resilience of the global postal and air cargo supply chains in a context of evolving threats, including the recent use of improvised incendiary devices. Read more here.
UPU and ITU to strengthen collaboration on capacity development in AI and cybersecurity
10.07.2026 — On the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, held in Geneva from 7 to 10 July 2026, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration on capacity development in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, helping countries accelerate inclusive digital transformation and address the emerging risks and opportunities associated with these technologies.
UPU and UNITAR join forces to help governments bridge the digital divide
09.07.2026 — The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see them share resources to provide digital inclusion professional development resources for governments and other postal stakeholders.
Press Release: Universal Postal Union and International Trade Centre sign partnership to expand digital trade opportunities for small businesses
09.07.2026 — 9 July (Geneva, Switzerland) – The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) today signed a memorandum of understanding to expand digital trade and e-commerce opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies, and least developed countries in particular.