National Postal Policy
4.0
POLICY OBJECTIVES, ISSUES AND DIRECTIONS
The following are the policy objectives, issues and directions of the
NPP.
4.1
Policy Objective: Universal Postal Service (UPS)
To have efficient and effective basic postal services that reach all
locations and people throughout the United Republic of Tanzania at
an affordable price so as to meet the growing socio-economic and
cultural requirements of the country as it works towards poverty
alleviation and develops to a middle income economy by the year
2025. In view of the above, the Government will make effort to
establish a special fund for the development of the postal services in
the rural and underserved areas.
4.1.1.
The Issues
The National Postal Policy recognizes the need to ensure the
provision of basic postal services to the whole population; and
especially to the rural and economically disadvantaged areas of the
country.
4.1.2
Policy Directions
In order to adequately facilitate the provision of basic postal
services, the Public Postal Operator will be charged with the
responsibility of providing the universal postal service.
4.2
Policy Objective: Commercialization of the Public Postal Operator
To have an efficient and effective commercially oriented Public
Postal Operator so as to contribute to national socio-economic
development.
4.2.1
The Issue
The NPP recognizes the inherent weaknesses in the incumbent
Public Postal Operator with respect to its capital structure, legal
framework and commercial orientation. The NPP also recognizes
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