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UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION [39 records]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
  • International Postal Organizations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
  • Organisations postales internationales

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postage
  • International Postal Organizations
DEF

A coupon representing a postal value that may be exchanged in any member country of the Universal Postal Union for the minimum postage payable on an international unregistered letter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Affranchissement du courrier
  • Organisations postales internationales
DEF

Coupon correspondant à une valeur postale qui peut être échangé dans un pays membre de l’Union postale universelle contre l’affranchissement minimal d’une lettre du régime international non recommandée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Franqueo postal
  • Organizaciones postales internacionales
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Record 3 2016-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Correspondence
DEF

[An item] which [does] not meet the normal size limits of standard mail ...

OBS

other item: term usually used in the plural.

OBS

AO : abbreviation of the international term «autre objet» used by the Universal Postal Union.

OBS

other item; AO mail; AO: terms and abbreviation used at Canada Post.

Key term(s)
  • other items

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de correspondance (Postes)
DEF

[Article] qui ne [respecte] pas les dimensions maximales établies pour le courrier standard [...]

OBS

autre objet : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

OBS

autre objet; AO : terme et abréviation en usage à Postes Canada et à l'Union postale universelle.

Key term(s)
  • autres objets

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Correspondencia (Correos)
OBS

otro objeto: término utilizado generalmente en plural.

OBS

AO: por sus siglas en francés (autre objet).

Key term(s)
  • otros objetos
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Record 4 2016-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration
DEF

An international body, with headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, coordinating the postal interests of worldwide postal organizations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale
DEF

Institution internationale dont le siège social se trouve à Berne, en Suisse, et qui assure la coordination des intérêts des organisations postales à l’échelle mondiale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Administración de correos
OBS

Organización especializada de las Naciones Unidas (desde 1948). Fundada en 1874, su nombre actual se adoptó en el Congreso de París en 1878. Su objeto consiste en formar un solo territorio postal con todos los países miembros para el intercambio recíproco de correspondencia. Tiene su sede en Berna.

OBS

Unión Postal Universal: término extraído de "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", con la autorización de la UNESCO.

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Record 5 2014-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration
OBS

Fulfilling a secretariat function, the International Bureau provides logistical and technical support to the UPU's [Universal Postal Union] bodies. It serves as an office of liaison, information and consultation, and promotes technical cooperation among Union members.

Key term(s)
  • Universal Postal Union International Bureau
  • UPU International Bureau

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale
OBS

En tant que secrétariat de l'Union, le Bureau international apporte un soutien technique et logistique aux organes de l'UPU [Union postale universelle]. Il fait office d'organe de liaison, d'information et de consultation et favorise la coopération technique entre les membres de l'Union.

Key term(s)
  • Bureau international de l'Union postale universelle
  • Bureau international de l'UPU

Spanish

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Record 6 2014-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Periodicals
  • Postal Administration
OBS

[Published by the Universal Postal Union, ] this list [was] previously called the "International List of Post Offices. "[It] contains an alphabetical list of localities [and] is supplemented by information about the postal addressing systems used by postal administrations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de périodiques
  • Administration postale
OBS

[Publiée par l'Union postale universelle,] cette liste [était intitulée] auparavant «Nomenclature internationale des bureaux de poste»[. Elle] contient la liste alphabétique des localités [et elle] est complétée par des renseignements concernant les systèmes d’adressage postal utilisés par les administrations postales.

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Service
OBS

Of the Universal Postal Union(UPU).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Postes
OBS

De l'Union postale universelle (UPU).

Spanish

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Record 8 2008-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration
OBS

Of the Universal Postal Union(UPU).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale
OBS

De l'Union postale universelle (UPU).

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Postal Administration
OBS

As a result of the General Debate held at 1994 Seoul Congress, the UPU(Universal Postal Union) adopted an ambitious blueprint for change known as the Seoul Postal Strategy(SPS).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Administration postale

Spanish

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Record 10 2008-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
OBS

At the first annual UPU(Universal Postal Union) "Customer's Day" held during the 1996 POC(Postal Operations Council), the doors of the International Bureau were opened to postal customers in order to listen first-hand to their concerns regarding the improvement of international postal services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
OBS

A l'occasion de la première Journée du client, manifestation annuelle de l'UPU (Union postale universelle), qui s'est tenue à Berne pendant le CEP (Conseil d'exploitation postale) de 1996, le Bureau international a ouvert ses portes à des clients de la poste afin de les entendre directement s'exprimer sur l'amélioration des services postaux internationaux.

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Service
OBS

The POC is the technical and operational body of the UPU(Universal Postal Union) and consists of 40 elected member countries.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Postes
OBS

Le CEP est l'organe de l'UPU (Union postale universelle) chargé des problèmes techniques et des questions d'exploitation, et comprend 40 Pays-membres élus.

Spanish

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Record 12 2006-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration
OBS

The supreme authority of the Universal Postal Union.

Key term(s)
  • Universal Postal Union Congress

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale
OBS

Autorité suprême de l'Union postale universelle.

Key term(s)
  • Congrès de l'Union postale universelle

Spanish

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Record 13 2006-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale

Spanish

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Record 14 2006-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Service
  • Postal Administration
OBS

of the Universal Postal Union.

Key term(s)
  • Universal Postal Union Convention

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Postes
  • Administration postale
OBS

Relève de l'Union postale universelle.

Key term(s)
  • Convention de l'Union postale universelle

Spanish

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Record 15 2006-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Postal Administration
OBS

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. The Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Administration postale
OBS

Chaque année, la Journée mondiale de la poste est célébrée le 9 octobre, jour anniversaire de la création de l'Union postale universelle (UPU) à Berne, capitale de la Suisse en 1874. Ce jour a été déclaré Journée mondiale de la poste par une décision prise lors du Congrès de Tokyo en 1969. Depuis cette date, les pays du monde entier célèbrent ensemble et d'une année à l'autre cet événement. Les Postes de nombreux pays saisissent l'occasion pour lancer ou promouvoir de nouveaux produits et services postaux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
  • Administración de correos
OBS

9 de octubre.

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Record 16 2002-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Air Transport
OBS

Universal Postal Union(UPU).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Transport aérien
OBS

Union postale universelle (UPU).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Transporte aéreo
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Record 17 2000-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 18 2000-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Customs and Excise
  • Trade
OBS

Committee of the World Customs Organization and the Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Douanes et accise
  • Commerce
OBS

Comité de l'Organisation mondiale des douanes et de l'Union postale universelle.

Spanish

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Record 19 1998-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Service
OBS

Published in 1995 by the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Postes
OBS

Publié en 1995 par le Bureau international de l'Union postale universelle.

Spanish

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Record 20 1998-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Service
OBS

Published in 1995 by the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Postes
OBS

Publié en 1995 par le Bureau international de l'Union postale universelle.

Spanish

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Record 21 1998-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Service
OBS

Published in 1995 by the Universal Postal Union(UPU).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Postes
OBS

Publié en 1995 par l'Union postale universelle (UPU).

Spanish

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Record 22 1998-04-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Service
OBS

Published in 1995 by the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Postes
OBS

Publié en 1995 par le Bureau international de l'Union postale universelle.

Spanish

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Record 23 1997-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Postal Administration
OBS

Berne : International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Administration postale
OBS

Berne : Bureau international de l'Union postale universelle.

Spanish

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Record 24 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Committees and Boards (Admin.)
  • Customs and Excise
  • Union Organization
OBS

CCC : Customs Co-operation Council; UPU :Universal Postal Union.

Key term(s)
  • Contact Committee Customs Co-operation Council/Universal Postal Union
  • Contact Committee Customs Co-operation Council, Universal Postal Union
  • Customs Co-operation Council/Universal Postal Union Contact Committee
  • CCC/UPU Contact Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Comités et commissions (Admin.)
  • Douanes et accise
  • Organisation syndicale
OBS

CCD : Conseil de coopération douanière; UPU : Union postale universelle.

Key term(s)
  • Comité de contact Conseil de coopération douanière/Union postale universelle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Comités y juntas (Admón.)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
  • Organización sindical
OBS

CCA: Consejo de Cooperación Aduanera; UPU: Unión Postal Universal.

Key term(s)
  • Comité de Contacto del Consejo de Cooperación Aduanera y la Unión Postal Universal
  • Comité de Contacto del CCA y la UPU
  • Comité de Contacto CCA/UPU
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Record 25 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
OBS

UPU [Universal Postal Union] ;adopted by the 20th Universal Postal Congress, 16 November 1989.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas y cursos
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Record 26 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Postal Administration
OBS

Established within the framework of the Second Transport and Communications Decade in Africa; headed by Universal Postal Union; other participants : PAPU [Pan-African Postal Union], Organization of African Unity, ECA [Economic Commission for Africa] and UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] ;activities undertaken aim toward improvement of mail security, establishment of regional and subregional transit centres.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Administration postale

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Administración de correos
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Record 27 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economics
  • Taxation
OBS

UPU [Universal Postal Union] ;A principle under which each national postal administration retains all of the moneys collected by it(e. g. in stamp sales) with no rendering of accounts between the national postal administrations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économique
  • Fiscalité

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Economía
  • Sistema tributario
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Record 28 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source : UPU [Universal Postal Union].

Key term(s)
  • Postal Studies Executive Council

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Postes

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Servicio de correos
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Record 29 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Committees and Boards (Admin.)
OBS

CCC [Customs Co-operation Council] UPU [Universal Postal Union]

Key term(s)
  • Contact Committee CCC-UPU

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Comités et commissions (Admin.)
OBS

CCD [Conseil de Co-operation douanière] UPU [Union postale universelle]

Key term(s)
  • Comité de contact CCD-UPU

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Comités y juntas (Admón.)
OBS

UPU [Unión Postal Universal]

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Record 30 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

Key term(s)
  • global EDI project

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 31 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Relations
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

Key term(s)
  • newly formed country

French

Domaine(s)
  • Relations internationales

Spanish

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Record 32 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Administration
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

Key term(s)
  • time certain product

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration postale

Spanish

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Record 33 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 34 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

Key term(s)
  • track information

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 35 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 36 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 37 1997-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Postal Service
OBS

Source(s) : Brief History of UPU [Universal Postal Union].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes

Spanish

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Record 38 1992-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
OBS

Multilateral Treaty with Canada

OBS

Vienna, July 10, 1964

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 39 1987-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meetings
  • Air Transport
OBS

Universal Postal Union, Hamburg 1984.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réunions
  • Transport aérien
OBS

Union postale universelle, Hambourg 1984.

Spanish

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