WICID are delighted to announce a new addition to their Steering Committee. Dr Malala is an Assistant Professor in the School of Law, University of Warwick with expertise in Financial Inclusion; FinTech Regulation; Digital Platforms; Consumer Protection Law; Financial Regulation. She obtained her PhD from the University of Warwick. Prior to this she completed her LLB(Hons) and LLM in International Banking and Financial Regulation at the University of Leeds. Between 2018-2022 she worked at Aston University, Birmingham and prior to that Strathmore University in Nairobi Kenya. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Executive Board member of the Global South Dialogue on Economic Crimes.

WICID and the Centre for Studies in Democratisation at Warwick jointly celebrate the launch of this new book through a panel discussion with all three authors – Dr Shonali Banerjee (University of Warwick), Professor Anne-Meike Fechter (University of Sussex), and Dr Thabani Mutambasere (University of Edinburgh).

By providing an overview of newer iterations and overlooked practices in development, the book explores the extent to which they disrupt existing models and potentially lead to more equitable grassroots-led approaches. The authors develop the concept of ‘horizontal development’ to examine how power and privilege operate in international and local horizontal development spaces. Examining challenges, they also highlight opportunities for doing things differently in light of prominent calls for decolonising aid and development.

This event will take place on Thursday 11 December, 16:00-18:00 in room OC1.09 (The Oculus, University of Warwick campus). To attend, please register here. All are welcome.

WICID published their annual report for the 2024-25 academic year. Check it out here for an overview of their research, policy and impact work, publications, grant applications, events, and more. WICID extend a huge thanks to our members and partners for all their contributions last year!