Younnouss Djibrine, the Secretary General of the
Pan African Postal Union (PAPU), has welcomed the “advent of the
digital age”, which he believes is fuelling the “re-invention of postal
services in order to remain relevant and competitive”.
Speaking at an event held yesterday (18 January) in Arusha,
Tanzania, to mark the 36th Pan African Post Day, Djibrine said
that digital technology – which some feared would decimate the mail
business – has been a drive for innovation and improvement.
According to the PAPU Secretary General: “Post offices have actually
become fully-fledged business and modern communication centres providing
easy access to e-mails, internet surfing, electronic money transfers,
hybrid mail, settlement of utility bills, ICT use training, e-government
services, etc. ”
In an official statement summing
up the event, PAPU noted: “The new post positions itself as the ideal
facilitator of economic activities, by offering a one-stop-shop solution
to online shopping enthusiasts through its tridimensional network
(physical, financial and electronic).
“To this end, all regions of the World, including Africa, have
identified e-commerce as Priority No. 1 in the framework for development
of a future world postal strategy for the next Congress cycle.”
Source: Pan African Postal Union (PAPU)
Courtesy : http://postandparcel.info
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