Let‘s Talk Maps And Their Importance

Maps used to be a tool reserved for the elite. These days, many people are using maps on their phones, tabs, laptops and other devices like never before. More people around Africa, through their mobile phones, have been interacting with the geographic information system (GIS) technology without knowing.

 

The Regional Manager of the Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in Africa, Matthew Pennells, talks about maps, how they help us tell stories, solve problems, and save the world.