People

The Global Development Institute is made up of over 60 academics from over five continents. We are driven by the desire to advance social justice by conducting world-class, interdisciplinary research that achieves real impact.

The Global Development Institute is led by Professor Sam Hickey.

Our academic research is focused around seven groups; digital development, migration, refugees and asylum, global urban futures, growth and distribution, politics, governance and management, global production networks, trade and labour and, resources, environment and development.