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Happy New Year — The Spatial Times 9th Edition Is Now Live

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

Happy New Year and warm greetings from us at GeoConnect.

We are delighted to begin the year by sharing the 9th Edition of The Spatial Times — now officially live and available for reading and download.

This year’s edition is themed:

“The Power of Place: Stories of Impact from Africa’s Spatial Frontier.”

Inside, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of stories, visuals, and insights that reflect how place, people, and geospatial thinking intersect to shape real-world impact — across Africa and beyond. From community-led initiatives and youth innovation to national and global geospatial developments, this issue was created to inform, inspire, and connect.

📖 Read or download the magazine here: 👉 https://www.geo-connect.org/resources/the-spatial-times/issue-09​

As a subscriber, you are among the first to access this edition. We hope it offers both reflection and inspiration as we step into a new year.

Thank you for being part of the GeoConnect community. Here’s to a year of shared knowledge, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Warm regards,
​

The Spatial Times Editorial Team
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