The We Society: Population, Data & Destiny

In a fascinating conversation with journalist and Academy of Social Sciences President Will Hutton, Professor Andy Tatem explains how satellite imagery and mobile phone data are transforming population mapping across the Global South. Used by governments for critical resource allocation, these data is reshaping how policies are made.

Professor Tatem shares real-world examples from Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan and Nigeria, showing how timely data is improving decision making. He discusses the ethical challenges of data collection and WorldPop’s mission to enhance traditional censuses—giving a stronger voice to marginalised communities.

Listen to this episode of The We Society to hear how WorldPop is changing lives on the ground.