The Universal Postal Union (UPU) and the Association of Post Office and Telecommunications Operators from the Portuguese Speaking Countries and Territories (AICEP) signed a cooperation agreement on 7 November, in Berne (Switzerland). The agreement is worth 120 thousand dollars (around 80 thousand euros) over two years and is based on the regional development plan (RDP) established between the two parties.
Based on this cooperation project, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique and Sao Tomé and Principe will obtain the electronic tools and know-how needed to put their postal services on the path towards lasting reform.
The main objective are: the introduction of continuous testing to help countries achieve the UPU's D+5 standard for 65% of international mail; the creation of a database of mail collection and delivery points; accelerated introduction of IPS Light - the software solution for item tracking and information exchange; the implementation of an electronic money transfer network; and the holding of training workshops on cost accounting and postal operations, via the TRAINPOST programme.
Further information:
- Sítio da UPU - Actualidades http://www.upu.int/news_centre/2007/fr/2007-11-07_upu-aicep.html
Related information on ANACOM's website:
- Cooperation https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?categoryId=59876
