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.
- Botswana launches Post4Health: Botswana has implemented Post4Health, a UPU-led initiative using postal networks to improve medical supply distribution, especially in underserved areas. Officially inaugurated at BotswanaPost’s International Mail Exchange Centre, the project integrates cold-chain logistics to ensure the safe delivery of essential medicines and vaccines, reinforcing BotswanaPost’s role in national healthcare and social development. Read more here.
- UPU and UAntwerp launch fellowship research partnership: With support from the Japan Fund, the UPU has formed its first-ever fellowship research partnership with the University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) to advance cross-border e-commerce and parcel logistics research. Led by the UPU’s Knowledge Centre and Think Tank (KCTT), this initiative aims to enhance postal services and strengthen global delivery networks. Find out more on how the UPU and UAntwerp will collaborate to advance e-commerce research here.
- During the UPU’s 150th anniversary celebrations, Ms Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), visited the UPU headquarters in Berne on 9 October 2024 for World Post Day. Together with Mr Masahiko Metoki, UPU Director General, she signed a renewed memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation between the two organizations. Originally signed in 2015, the updated MoU reflects current priorities and deepens collaboration on trade facilitation and digital transformation. Find out more on how the UPU and UNCTAD are enhancing trade facilitation and e-commerce integration here.
Bridging China’s logistics landscape: How China Post and Cainiao are reimagining “last-mile” rural delivery
28.04.2025 — In recent years, rural e-commerce in China has experienced rapid growth. According to the 2021 National County-Level Digital Agriculture and Rural E-Commerce Development Report released by the China International E-Commerce Network, the total online retail sales across 2,083 counties in China reached 3.53 trillion yuan in 2020, accounting for 30.0% of the country’s total online retail sales. However, the rural logistics ecosystem still faces significant challenges in meeting the growing demand for e-commerce. The logistics network is highly fragmented due to geographical factors, with inefficient sorting mechanisms and complex delivery processes, creating operational bottlenecks - especially in remote areas.
Beyon Connect and the Kingdom of Bahrain: exploring the future of digital identity for postal operators
24.04.2025 — Digital identity is rapidly becoming the backbone of secure and efficient digital transformation for postal services worldwide, enabling them to extend their reach far beyond traditional mail delivery and cater to the evolving needs of citizens and businesses.
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Automation at the core: GN TEQ and Saudi Post enhance e-commerce efficiency in Saudi Arabia
15.04.2025 — In today’s fast-paced world of e-commerce, speed and efficiency are crucial. For Saudi Post (SPL), delivering faster and more reliable services has become a priority. However, to truly meet the demands of a growing global market, SPL recognized the need for a major digital transformation. That’s where GN TEQ stepped in, partnering with SPL to provide innovative technology solutions that are revolutionizing logistics in Saudi Arabia.