Listen to dr. Lordemus explain how data gathering inaccuracies and material obstacles in the field affect the efficient and adequate allocation of aid for combating malaria in the DR Congo. This interview is based on Dr. Lordemus’ SNIS IG Award 2022 winning article Does Aid for Malaria Increase with Exposure to Malaria Risk? Evidence from Mining Sites in the D.R.Congo’ (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/obes.12483)