AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Cartography Push: The UN General Assembly has voted to move away from the Mercator world map toward the Equal Earth projection, after Togo—backed by the African Union—argued the old map shrinks Africa’s perceived size; the resolution passed 164-1 (with 6 abstentions) and is not legally binding, but could reshape school materials and digital mapping. Household Data for Policy: Togo’s INSEED is rolling out the third Harmonized Survey on Household Living Conditions (EHCVM-3) from Sept. 7 to Dec. 2026 with WAEMU and the World Bank, to update poverty and living-conditions indicators. Fuel Integrity Drive: From Oct. 1, Togo will expand nationwide inspections under its automated fuel marking system to curb fraud and protect tax revenues, using chemical tracers tested via mobile labs. SME Quality Boost: Togo’s quality authority (HAUQE) is pushing ISO 9001-based support through its Q-Boost program to help micro, small and medium firms improve certification and market access. Investment & Partnerships: Togo launched a Public-Private Partnership Club in Lomé to help structure and finance PPP projects, while also stepping up economic ties with Asian and Eurasian partners ahead of and around the SCO+ summit. Women’s Finance in Focus: Togo is among countries targeted by AfDB/AXIAN’s digital finance program aimed at scaling support for tens of thousands of women-led enterprises.
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