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United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa 1978-1988 : technical consultative meeting with donors on second-phase projects relating to postal services
Abstract
The document outlines the United Nations Transport and Communications Decade in Africa (1978–1988), focusing on the development of postal services across the continent. It highlights the objectives of the Decade, including improving infrastructure, expanding rural postal networks, and enhancing training and technical assistance. The report details the challenges faced by African postal services, such as inadequate coverage, outdated equipment, and insufficient funding, and presents a phased program (Phase I and Phase II) with prioritized projects aimed at rehabilitation, maintenance, training, and regional cooperation. It emphasizes the need for external funding to support these initiatives and underscores the role of postal services in fostering economic, social, and cultural development in Africa.