13.11.2024
Achieving an inclusive and sustainable digital transformation with connected Posts The gains from digital transformation are currently unevenly distributed. While our world is becoming increasingly digital and essential services are shifting to digital channels, not everyone has access to the benefits of digitalization. Today, a third of the global population remains offline, and many small businesses lack the resources to operate online. Moreover, many of those who are online are not meaningfully connected because of a lack of digital literacy, subpar Internet connectivity, and a lack of relevant services, among other barriers to meaningful use. Connect.post is a global initiative led by the UPU that seeks to address these challenges by transforming all post offices worldwide into digital hubs by 2030. The power of connected Posts for social and digital inclusion The extensive global postal network, with its more than 650,000 post offices, is strategically positioned to reach underconnected populations, especially in rural and remote areas. By equipping post offices with high-speed Internet, digital training capabilities, and the capacity to deliver essential digital services like e-government services, Connect.post empowers individuals and small businesses to participate meaningfully in the digital economy. Our goals Connect.post aims to advance digital inclusion and socio-economic development by:
The impact Connect.post aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering inclusive digital growth and helping countries achieve their national development objectives and a more inclusive and sustainable digital transformation that leaves no one behind. Join us Connect.post seeks collaboration across governments, the private sector, and regional and international organizations to amplify an inclusive digital transformation. Help us drive this transformation by partnering with Connect.post. Together, we can create a more connected and inclusive world. For more information, please contact: This initiative has been developed in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Common Agenda, and with the support of Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: |
