It’s 2024 and UPU is officially kicking off its 150th anniversary celebrations!🎂 Established in 1874 by the Treaty of Berne, UPU is the second oldest international organization in the world, which became a United Nations specialized agency in 1948. To mark this special year, the UPU International Bureau has prepared a rich programme for all UPU members, partners, and friends that will invite to take a look back at the rich history of postal services⏳ and a glance forward to their ever evolving role in socioeconomic development🌍 The UPU’s anniversary theme is "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations". Learn more here👉https://bit.ly/48t6LS0 📱Join and follow the campaign using #UPU150.
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Established in 1874, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) with its headquarters in Berne, Switzerland, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal-sector players and helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services. With 192 member countries, this specialised agency of the United Nations fulfils an advisory, mediating and liaison role, and renders technical assistance where needed. It sets the rules for international mail exchanges and makes recommendations to stimulate growth in mail volumes and to improve the quality of service for customers. As a non-political organisation, it does not interfere in matters that fall within the domestic domain of national postal services. For example, Posts set their own postage rates, decide which and how many postage stamps to issue, and how to manage their postal operations and staff. As an inter-governmental institution, the UPU is called upon to play an important role in promoting the continued revitalisation of postal services.
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Beschäftigte von Universal Postal Union
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Paul Donohoe
Digital policies and Trade Coordinator at Universal Postal Union. Connect a Post, Connect a Community.
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José Fernando Guilherme.
Transport and Fleet Management Expert || Road Safety and Efficiency Transport Expert
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Hans Boon
CEO/ Managing Director at PostFinance International Development B.V.
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Saleh Khan
Insights | Accountability | Results - are all that matter
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A #LetterToTheFuture✍… from #SriLanka. Lisathma Munasinghe Binuthi, 10, shares her experiences of living in a digital age where global connections are stronger than ever. Yet, she values the timeless practice of #LetterWriting, believing it to be a unique way to share creativity, innovative thoughts, and emotions💌 #ILWC #SummitOfTheFuture https://bit.ly/40ZP75i
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#UniversalReach: 🌀 Not even a snowstorm will prevent postal workers in #Austria from delivering letters and packages to recipients. When severe storms caused massive mudslide damage in parts of Carinthia, making many roads impassable, Matthias – one of Österreichische Post AG’s dedicated delivery personnel – took to the cable car to deliver #mail. For several days, he rode up to the Gerlitzen #mountain station and then continued on foot to complete his deliveries🚠
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#UniversalReach: In 1956, the United States Postal Service tested innovative “talking mailboxes” in #NewYork City🔊 These special #mailboxes, equipped with speakers and microphones, allowed postal clerks in the Post Office to answer questions about postage rates, products and services. What a unique idea to enhance customer service!
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📢WE ARE HIRING: UPU is looking for a new assistant to provide support with the preparation, formatting, and proofreading of documents, resolving technical queries, and ensuring smooth operations in the absence of the Unit Head. If you're detail-oriented and have a strong command of document management tools, we want to hear from you 👉 https://bit.ly/3YW4Gfh
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A #LetterToTheFuture✍… from #Botswana. Onkarabile Amantle Letso Moome, 13, reflects on a world at a crossroads, facing formidable challenges that require deliberation and action. Yet, she believes in a future full of opportunities for transformative change - a future where divisions are bridged by our shared humanity, and empathy, compassion, and solidarity flourish🌍 #ILWC #SummitOfTheFuture https://bit.ly/40ZP75i BotswanaPost
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Welcome the latest UPU research on the evolving dynamics of #eCommerce shipments and the postal sector📦 Our new study explores factors influencing the use of postal products, highlighting outdated standards, challenges in #LastMile #delivery, and the need for updated remuneration rules. Based on 28 interviews, it also delves into the importance of #data regulations, alternative delivery methods like lockers, greener #logistics, and adapting to modern e-commerce demands. Discover all the findings👉https://bit.ly/4cBLx5J
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💡Attention collectors and #heritage enthusiasts: The latest UN stamp issue celebrates the beauty and significance of UNESCO #WorldHeritage Sites in the Republic of #Korea. For over 25 years, the United Nations Postal Administration has highlighted extraordinary sites that hold cultural, historical, and natural value for humanity: https://bit.ly/4cxPCb6 #philately
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It’s International Bat Night🦇 #BatNight is observed annually on the last weekend of August and is intended to raise awareness about the vital role of these nocturnal creatures in our ecosystems. #Bats are essential for pollination, seed dispersal, and insect control, making them key players in maintaining #biodiversity. 📸Bat stamps by Vietnam Post. More themed #stamps in the UPU WNS global #stamp database: https://bit.ly/49il2Bp #philately
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#DidYouKnow that #mail was once delivered by #airship? In the early 1930s, the famous #GrafZeppelin, one of the largest and most advanced airships of its time, didn't just carry passengers—it also delivered mail across continents. In total, Graf Zeppelin made almost 600 flights and completed the first nonstop air crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Thanks to historic documents preserved by Swiss Post, we know that Graf Zeppelin made special mail drops during its flights, connecting people in a way that was truly revolutionary. What an extraordinary journey for ordinary mail! Source: PTT-Archiv Photo credit: ETH Zürich-Bibliothek
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