© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Abdelilah Bousseta, UPU Development Cooperation Director Nairobi Postal Strategy and Regional Development Plans

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés The postal sector – an essential component of the global economy NAIROBI POSTAL STRATEGY

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés 4 Architecture and content 3 Methodology 5 Implementation Framework & general principles 2 1 A global road map NAIROBI POSTAL STRATEGY

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS - Framework NAIROBIPOSTALSTRATEGY UPU response to changing changing global environment global environment Global Road Map Inclusive Dynamic Targeted Sustainable Ambitious Value for money

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS - Principles NAIROBIPOSTALSTRATEGY Vision Regional Mission KeyObjectives Global Transparent Collaborative

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS - Methodology UPU IB All regions CA POC SPG All member countries Open process Endorsed by the CA & POC Team work Enriched by UPU Conferences & Research Stakeholders

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS - Architecture & content Objective 1 Three-dimensional postal network Electronic & Financial Physical Objective 2 Universal postal service Objective 3 Sustainable development Objective 4 Postal market and services Interconnection Development Governance

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS - Dimensions & Axes Development Governance Interconnection Physical Financial 3 Dimensions & 3 Axes Electronic

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés NPS–Global strategy implemented regionally Africa PAPU Europe & CIS PostEurop CERP & CRPT Americas PUASP Caribbean CPU Asia Pacific APPU Arab Countries NPS

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés 24th Congress’ decision Resolution C 6/ Transversal role of development cooperation 3 Adapted UPU presence in the field CA and POC in charge of its implementation 2 1 Framework of UPU development cooperation policy

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Cooperation policy 2009–2012 Adapted UPU presence in the field Resources for implementation of country projects based on a regional approach Regional development plan (RDP) Resources for country projects based on a regional approach

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Cooperation policy deployment framework Projects of limited scope Interregional MIPs Regional development plan (RDP) Strategic Projects Regional MIPs National MIPs Multi-year integrated projects (MIPs) The main objective: to promote the transfer of know-how (expertise, equipment, training)

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Two basic principles 2)Regionalization of actions in order to better respond to the specific needs of each region create synergies with regional players strengthen and diversify cooperation mechanisms in the field 1)Integration of cooperation activities within the IB a single interface between the IB and beneficiary countries consistency of activities conducted in the field

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Players in the RDP process UPU DCDEV (Regional programmes) Other partners RDP IB Directorates & specialist programmes Restricted Unions

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Definition of objectives RDP objectives 1 NPS objectives 2 Regional analysis and consideration of the specific characteristics of the region 3 Breaking down NPS objectives into regional objectives

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés 2 Analysis of data obtained from regional round tables 1 Analysis of data obtained from regional analysis 3 Confirmation or adjustment of priorities established by regional round tables RDP priorities Definition of priorities

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés RDP launched in late 2007 Assistance provided through regional projects –Regional MIP for RCC countries, aiming at supporting implementation of the BWPS objectives (11 workshops on key BWPS issues) –Regional project to finance IPDP work (IPDP prepared in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan and Ukraine) –Regional project aiming at translation of the Guide to Postal Reform and Development into Russian –RDP regional project on deployment of IFS (Creation of the Worldwide Electronic Payment Network – workshop in Tashkent, IFS implementation in Tajikistan) RDP

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés RCC priorities 1)Improvement of the quality of service and postal network efficiency 2)Strengthening postal financial services 3)Development and application of information and communi- cation technologies (ICT) 4)Increasing human resources potential in the RCC participants’ countries 5)Improvement in dialogue and communication between UPU and Restricted Unions 6)Better interaction and cooperation Priorities identified by the RCC during the Round Table on Strategy in St. Petersburg on 21 June 2007

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Six steps of the RDP process Development of RDP Step 3 Step 4 Nairobi Postal Strategy (NPS) Development cooperation vision Regionalization Validation and dissemination of RDP Formulation of projects Implement- ation of projects Reporting Evaluation review R D P P R O C E S S Resolution C 6/2008

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Funding & distribution of resources Union regular budget UPU Special Fund QSF National contributions Contributions from partners Five funding sources:

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Distribution of resources Region%Budget allocated (CHF) Amount allocated to national and regional projects Africa37.822’866’0002’790’360 Latin America and Caribbean ’274’6201’240’980 Asia/Pacific23.431’775’5201’728’660 Arab countries and observer ’620933’320 Europe and CIS ’240684’680 Total ’578’0007’378’000 Resources under the Union's regular budget earmarked for 2009–2012 projects

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Key regional projects (KRP) A way of optimal cooperation … Main actors, i.e. the DCDEV, expert programmes, Restricted Unions, regional project managers and the national managers Financing from various sources: Union budget, QSF, external partners (Restricted Unions, member countries, others) KRP could also be used as a fund-raising tool Regular meetings at regional level with all those concerned to analyze the progress indicators

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Evaluation & review Evaluation and review – activities implemented – periodic statements and monitoring – available resources IB RUs Evaluation reports Adjustments – activities – implementation planning Reallocation of resources PHASESINPUTPLAYERSOUTPUT

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés RDP performance indicators LEVEL THREE LEVEL TWO LEVEL ONE LEVEL THREE LEVEL TWO LEVEL ONE Global indicators for measuring the impact of the RPD in the region Performance indicators (expertise, training and equipment) Indicators related to the formulation and launch of RDP Number of projects by area Number of co-financed projects Number of projects with external funding

© UPU 2009 – Tous droits réservés Next steps Finalisation of draft RDP Discussion on draft RDP with RUs Formulation and launch of projects (from 2nd half 2009) Presentation of RDPs to 2009 CA (October/November 2009)