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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.
Arab postal leaders call for stronger regional cooperation to accelerate digital trade
30.06.2026 — Postal leaders, regulators, policymakers and international partners from across the Arab region gathered in Rabat, Morocco, on 23 and 24 June 2026 for the third Arab Postal Leaders Forum, reaffirming their shared commitment to accelerating digital transformation, strengthening regional logistics integration and positioning postal operators as key enablers of e-commerce and digital trade.
UPU launches cyber security support centre for postal sector
30.06.2026 — The Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) Information Sharing and Analysis Centre – known as POST-ISAC – is a first-of-its-kind global cyber threat-sharing and collaboration hub dedicated to the postal and logistics sector.
When operational readiness becomes a competitive advantage
30.06.2026 — In today’s rapidly evolving trade environment, operational readiness is no longer a technical back-office concern. For postal operators navigating surging cross-border e-commerce, increasingly complex regulations and ever-higher customer expectations, the ability to deliver efficiently, reliably and transparently is essential to remaining competitive.