AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUN “Correct the Map” Vote: The UN General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution (164–1, with six abstentions) urging schools, governments and tech firms to use equal-area projections like Equal Earth so Africa is shown closer to its real relative size, challenging the centuries-old Mercator distortion; the US voted against, calling it ideological, while Togo’s Robert Dussey said maps shape education and perceptions. Education & National Materials: Togo says it will update school geography books by end-2026 to reflect the new approach. Global Reactions: India backed the goal while clarifying it does not endorse a single projection; France signaled it will move away from Mercator, and debate continues over how the change should be applied. Traditional Leadership & Enterprise: King Sena Bada III is profiled for blending entrepreneurship, traditional authority and community development. Agriculture & Forests: FAO Togo’s Dr. Oyétoundé Djiwa discusses what must be in place for mechanization and forest restoration to translate into real gains for small farmers. Jobs Shock Abroad: Tyson shut an Illinois meatpacking plant, laying off 2,500 workers without notice.
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