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UPU launches targeted regional assistance roadmaps
06.05.2026 — The UPU is setting in motion new, four-year regional development plans during the Spring meetings of its Council of Administration (CA) this week.
Postal leaders rethink strategy in a shifting market
05.05.2026 — The UPU Postal Forum 2026, held on 30 April during the spring session of the Postal Operations Council, brought together postal leaders, industry experts and private-sector partners in Berne to explore how global trends can translate into concrete transformation strategies.
Consultative Committee holds first General Assembly of the 2026–2029 cycle
04.05.2026 —
The Consultative Committee (CC) convened its first General Assembly of the 2026–2029 cycle on 29 April 2026 at the headquarters of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern. The meeting established the strategic direction for the committee's work during the current cycle.
Spring Postal Operations Council meetings focus on putting customers first
04.05.2026 — The UPU’s Postal Operations Council (POC), which manages the technical and operational work of the organization, met at UPU headquarters last week to advance a workplan that will improve postal services globally.
CC Members’ Day brings industry voices together during S1 session
29.04.2026 —
The UPU Consultative Committee (CC) successfully held its first dedicated Members’ Day during the S1 session at the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern, marking a new step in enhancing structured engagement with its diverse membership.
Postal sector policy that delivers: Achieving transformation with the UPU Postal Reform Plan
29.04.2026 — Global postal services face mounting pressure to adapt as letter volumes decline and parcel and e-commerce demands surge, all while balancing universal service obligations with financial and market realities. The UPU's Postal Reform Plan provides a structured roadmap to help UPU member countries to modernize their postal sector policy and regulatory framework, attract investment, and keep postal networks relevant and inclusive.