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 Ministry of Communications and Transport 8