How does the Universal Postal Union help developing countries train postal workers?

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postal system A United States Postal Service worker retrieving mail from a mailbox in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) prioritizes the training of postal staff in developing countries as a core component of its technical assistance programs. To address these urgent needs, the UPU employs several strategies:

Expert Evaluation: Traveling postal experts from the International Bureau in Bern assess the specific requirements of individual nations.1
Training Infrastructure: The UPU assists in establishing national training schools for postal workers and regional centers for middle and higher management, such as those located in Ivory Coast, Thailand, and Syria.1
Instructor Development: The organization conducts specialized instructor-training courses in countries like Britain and France, alongside seminars for higher-grade officials in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.1
Fellowships: The UPU awards fellowships for overseas study, allowing personnel to specialize in areas such as international mail, philately, and instructor training.1

These efforts are often supported by the United Nations Development Programme and supplemented by the UPU’s own resources to foster global postal efficiency.1