Development Disrupter

Decolonizing Development Studies
Development Disrupter

Development Disrupter

Decoloniality and Children’s Rights: Interviewing Children

By Karin: When we discuss decoloniality and correcting abuses of power, where do children fit in? While children should be protected from having to make major decisions that adults must make, children’s opinions and lived experiences should inform public policy to a greater extent according to international law. Interviewing children: The …

Whose Story is Told? Palestine (Gaza)-Israel, and the Colonial Media Lens

By: FI In this post, I will interact with the ongoing debate surrounding the decolonization of media coverage on Israel  Palestine, mainly Gaza, focusing on the bias often seen in many international media favoring the Israeli narrative. I will explore this issue through one of WNYC podcasts. WNYC Studios is a …

From Privilege to Purpose: A Swedish Perspective on Global Inequality and Local Action

My name is Catrine, and while I might appear to be a typical, privileged Swedish woman, my upbringing tells a slightly different story. What people don’t see is that I grew up in a home with a single mother who worked in a factory for minimum wage. I won’t say I …

A brief intro to my view of decoloniality in academia through the lens of children’s rights – why current decolonial thought often appears ‘Western’-centric to me

Hi! I am K and I do political analyses before breakfast. I am excited to share my thoughts with you in this blog that aims to analyze some contradictions I have found within the decoloniality discourse in academia today. I will do this through the lens of a children’s rights perspective. …

Ola from sunny Maputo, Mozambique! A brief intro about me and my mission to bring southern voices to the center of development discourse

Welcome to our blog!  My name is Miriam, a proud young Mozambican woman with a deep passion for exploring how colonialism and neo-colonialism continue to shape our world today. Growing up in Mozambique profoundly influenced my worldview and sharpened my critical thinking. It showed me that while many people believe colonialism …

A brief overview about me and my blog: Speaking Freely: My Journey to Uncover Power dynamics, Aid, and Media

Hi, I’m FI, Palestinian-Danish. In a world where identity is often weaponized, I choose to remain anonymous—not out of fear, but to protect the integrity of open discourse. As a Palestinian, I have seen how identity can silence voices. Anonymity allows me to speak freely, with ideas judged on their merits …

Meet Our Global Team!

Hello   مرحبًا   Bonjour   Hej  Ola We are four passionate female students from different parts of the world, coming together at Malmö University to explore and discuss Decolonial Development Studies. While we speak different languages and come from diverse cultural backgrounds, we are united by a shared commitment to …