AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Cartography Shift: The UN General Assembly backed Togo’s “Correct the Map” resolution (164-1) urging governments, schools and tech firms to use equal-area projections like Equal Earth instead of Mercator when relative land size matters; the U.S. voted no, while Moldova abstained. France Joins: France’s foreign minister said Paris will drop Mercator in school materials, switching to Eckert IV. Moldova Tech & Education: Moldova is expanding digital education tools, with all schools expected to use electronic gradebooks via SICE, alongside broader education reforms under the Education 2030 program. Cybersecurity Watch: A Russian-linked group (BlueDelta) was reported using a Windows backdoor called HOOKEDGE delivered via macro Word documents, with activity targeting government and defense-related orgs across Europe. Local Governance & Safety Tech: Moldova’s electronic monitoring bracelets program faces scrutiny after tenders failed and the system’s technological issues were flagged, with plans to increase funding. Logistics & Resilience: Ukraine’s “Odesa Triangle” aims to route more cargo through Moldova to keep export contracts on track amid Russian pressure. Mobility Deal: Uber’s planned return to Africa via its Delivery Hero/Glovo acquisition could reshape ride-hailing and delivery competition, including in markets tied to Moldova/region.
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