National Postal Policy
that Government discourages subsidies and therefore the PPO must
develop into a commercially viable entity.
4.2.2
Policy Directions
In order to make the Public Postal Operator turn around financially
and commercially so as to be able to provide efficient and
competitive postal services, the incumbent PPO requires to be
strengthened.
4.3
Policy Objective: Expansion and Modernization of the Postal
Network
To modernize and expand the postal network in order to meet the
increasingly diversified needs of the customers.
4.3.1
The Issues
The postal sector has been operating with an inadequate network
and outdated equipment and technology.
4.3.2
Policy Directions
Attract more investment and encourage technological development
to enhance expansion and improve operational efficiency and
quality of service.
4.4
Policy Objective: National Address System
To have a comprehensive address system that includes among
others street names and identification of buildings thus facilitating
physical delivery of mail.
4.4.1
The Issues
i.
Tanzania does not have a comprehensive national address
system that identifies streets and individual buildings and as a
result mail has to be delivered through boxes which are
located at post offices.
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