Let us know what you thought of this episode. In this episode we sit down with Karen Bett, Kenyan economist, data policy powerhouse who shares a transformative vision of how citizen data and mapping can reshape the world. From pushing governments to publish open budgets to helping to put entire communities like Kibera on the map, Karen is on a mission to ensure no one remains invisible. With clarity and conviction, she unpacks the power of GIS in disaster response, education, health, and equity—and why data isn’t just numbers, but a force for dignity, justice, and truth. Tune in to explore how the future of development is being co-authored by everyday people, one map at a time. Support the show