Brief notes on extracts from the Lagos plan of action : secretariat

Abstract

These brief notes are intended to familiarize the experts with Africa's developmental objectives as outlined in the LPA. The extracts have been carefully drawn from relevant paragraphs of the LPA because of their relevance to the work of the group of experts that will prepare standardized map specifications. Perhaps it is pertinent to underline such paragraphs as: 3(iv), (i) and (j); 9; 14(iii) and (vi); 77(e) and the Final Act of Lagos itself. Moreover, mention must be made of how meaningful studies of our natural resources endowment and subsequently their judicious planning prior to exploitation and rational utilization are adversely affected by lack of adequate and accurate topographical maps. The adoption of a multiple of map specifications and standards in Africa has very often reduced the usefulness of maps in regional planning hence retarding intra- African co-operation.