AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoEpidemic Preparedness in West Africa: Medical biologists meeting in Lomé (Sept 15–19) urged stronger early epidemic detection, warning that weak lab systems delay responses as Ebola remains a continental emergency in DR Congo. Togo Tax Modernization: OTR launched an e-TPU platform to let SMEs and micro-manufacturers file and pay Single Business Tax online via a six-step flow, mobile payments, and QR receipts. Research-to-Business Needs: CCI-Togo mapped seven priority sectors where firms want more research, highlighting shared gaps in financing, standards, IP, market access, and stronger researcher–company links. STEM in Schools: A Russian-Togolese Alternative association held a Konstantin Tsiolkovsky lecture for pupils in Lomé-area schools to boost curiosity in science and astronautics. Education Partnerships: Novosibirsk shifted to structured Africa employer-funded training and signed new cooperation steps with Togo’s education ministry. UN Map Accuracy: Togo-backed “Correct the Map” resolution won 164 votes, pushing wider use of equal-area projections like Equal Earth to better reflect Africa’s true size.
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