AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUN Map Reform (Togo-led): The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” resolution, urging governments, schools and tech firms to use equal-area projections like Equal Earth so Africa isn’t visually shrunk by the Mercator system; the vote was 164–1 with six abstentions, and the measure is non-binding and does not redraw borders or replace Mercator for navigation. Diplomacy & Follow-up: Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey said Africa will push for wider adoption with the AU and partners over the next six months, including mapping and GPS companies. India’s Condition: India supported the resolution but insisted any UN map must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to India’s official position, warning against “inaccurate” depictions. Lab Finance Angle (Togo): Ecobank Togo says PPP financing hinges on “predictability” of cash flows and repayment over long project timelines. Local Economy (Togo): Togo is also moving to fuel marking inspections from October 1, aiming to tighten oversight of petroleum products.
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