This paper is presented to stimulate discussion about the mutual interests that postal administrations and other stakeholders share, and about ways they can learn from each other and advance the efficiency and effectiveness of the world's delivery systems for the benefit of customers everywhere. Through most of this period, these organizations have focused almost exclusively on the traditional, governmental postal business, giving little attention to the emerging numbers of stakeholders. The votes to eject the express couriers from the Beijing Congress led to increased criticism. In dealing with this issue, the UPU Beijing Congress created a new High-Level Group to study reform, and a new private sector Advisory Group to facilitate contributions of ideas to the decision process. The Advisory Group held its first meeting in May 2000, and it was opened to participation by a wide variety of interested parties.
Many countries have operators and regulators in different agencies.
Within the United States of America, as another example, interested government agencies include those dealing with the post, foreign affairs, international trade, promotion of commerce, customs, taxes, and international finance.