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needs of the customers. 4.3.1 The Issues The postal sector has been operating with an inadequate network and outdated equipment and technology. 4.3.2 Policy Directions Attract more investment and encourage technological development to enhance expansion and improve operational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. Ministry of Communications and Transport 9