UPU member countries unanimously adopted a new four-year roadmap for the worldwide postal sector during yesterday's plenary session of the 24th Universal Postal Congress.
The strategy comprises four objectives that the government of UPU member countries will work to achieve between 2009 and 2012, in collaboration with their regulators, designated postal operators and regional postal associations.
In addition to improving the interoperability, quality and efficiency of the world postal network, the strategy aims to stimulate a universal postal service adapted to the social, economic and technological environment; promote sustainable development of the postal sector and its economy; and foster the growth of the postal market(s) and services.
The strategy's objectives basically cover what was provided for in the previous Bucharest World Postal Strategy, but they are more detailed and better focused on 18 programmes. They are also based on the three main areas, including the interoperability of postal networks, development and governance.
The implementation will be carried out using a regional approach based on well-defined indicators, which will allow achievements and shortcomings to be monitored.
For more information, please read the cover story in the June issue of Union Postale.