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LSE International Development Review Launches First Print Edition, Advancing Student-Led Policy Dialogue
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The LSE International Development Review (IDR), a student-led, open-access journal committed to deepening debate on global development, has released its inaugural print issue. Published by LSE Houghton St. Press in collaboration with the LSESU International Development Society, this milestone edition showcases policy-oriented research that spans key areas such as political economy, human development, migration, global health, and environmental sustainability.
Grounded in a rigorous peer-review process, the journal highlights the analytical contributions of emerging scholars who engage with some of the most urgent issues shaping the development landscape today. The result is a collection of interdisciplinary insights that not only broaden academic discussion but also aim to inform policy decisions in diverse global contexts.
“This first print issue represents a milestone for our editorial team and contributors,” said Editor-in-Chief Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. “Our authors engage with today’s most pressing challenges, from rethinking governance in utopian mega-projects to exploring the impact of AI symptom checkers on health and economic outcomes. We hope these papers will inform policymakers and practitioners working toward equitable and sustainable solutions in diverse development contexts.”
The editorial team—composed entirely of LSE students—has taken an active role in shaping the journal’s vision and ensuring academic and editorial integrity. Alongside Lamentillo, Deputy Editors Imane Belrhiti and Caitlin Rieuwerts have overseen the editorial process, supported by Section Editors Hanna Dooley, Cyprine Odada, and Sofia Zarama. Each manuscript has undergone a careful review process, balancing theoretical engagement with practical relevance.
Organized into four thematic chapters, the first print issue reflects the journal’s commitment to both breadth and depth. The opening chapter, Rethinking Governance, includes Daria Menyushina’s study on governance in utopian mega-projects, Han Pimentel’s analysis of financial contagion, and Aline Rahbany’s exploration of housing affordability in Toronto. The second chapter, Digital Transformations & Subjectivities, examines the implications of technological shifts in development contexts, featuring research by Jeremy Ahearn on digital humanitarianism and Elena Deamant’s literature review on AI symptom checkers.
In Low-Emission & Electrified Transport, Chapter 3 presents Paulo Tinoco Cabral’s investigation into São Paulo’s low-emission zones and Sofia Zarama’s study of e-bus integration in Nairobi’s BRT system. Chapter 4, Proximity, Pedestrianism & the 15-Minute City, offers reflections on urban and environmental policy, including Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo’s critique of Metro Manila’s 15-Minute City initiatives, an ecological perspective on the Israeli–Palestinian war by Essam Ewaisha and Mohammed Sinan Siyech, and a vision for pedestrian-centered development in Accra by Mohammed Adjei Sowah.
By publishing open-access and policy-relevant scholarship, the LSE International Development Review seeks to foster accessible and impactful discourse. The editorial board welcomes future submissions from scholars and practitioners whose work intersects with international development and who are committed to contextual, policy-informed analysis.
With its first print issue now in circulation, the journal takes an important step toward establishing itself as a platform where emerging voices can contribute meaningfully to the field’s evolving debates.
Grounded in a rigorous peer-review process, the journal highlights the analytical contributions of emerging scholars who engage with some of the most urgent issues shaping the development landscape today. The result is a collection of interdisciplinary insights that not only broaden academic discussion but also aim to inform policy decisions in diverse global contexts.
“This first print issue represents a milestone for our editorial team and contributors,” said Editor-in-Chief Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo. “Our authors engage with today’s most pressing challenges, from rethinking governance in utopian mega-projects to exploring the impact of AI symptom checkers on health and economic outcomes. We hope these papers will inform policymakers and practitioners working toward equitable and sustainable solutions in diverse development contexts.”
The editorial team—composed entirely of LSE students—has taken an active role in shaping the journal’s vision and ensuring academic and editorial integrity. Alongside Lamentillo, Deputy Editors Imane Belrhiti and Caitlin Rieuwerts have overseen the editorial process, supported by Section Editors Hanna Dooley, Cyprine Odada, and Sofia Zarama. Each manuscript has undergone a careful review process, balancing theoretical engagement with practical relevance.
Organized into four thematic chapters, the first print issue reflects the journal’s commitment to both breadth and depth. The opening chapter, Rethinking Governance, includes Daria Menyushina’s study on governance in utopian mega-projects, Han Pimentel’s analysis of financial contagion, and Aline Rahbany’s exploration of housing affordability in Toronto. The second chapter, Digital Transformations & Subjectivities, examines the implications of technological shifts in development contexts, featuring research by Jeremy Ahearn on digital humanitarianism and Elena Deamant’s literature review on AI symptom checkers.
In Low-Emission & Electrified Transport, Chapter 3 presents Paulo Tinoco Cabral’s investigation into São Paulo’s low-emission zones and Sofia Zarama’s study of e-bus integration in Nairobi’s BRT system. Chapter 4, Proximity, Pedestrianism & the 15-Minute City, offers reflections on urban and environmental policy, including Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo’s critique of Metro Manila’s 15-Minute City initiatives, an ecological perspective on the Israeli–Palestinian war by Essam Ewaisha and Mohammed Sinan Siyech, and a vision for pedestrian-centered development in Accra by Mohammed Adjei Sowah.
By publishing open-access and policy-relevant scholarship, the LSE International Development Review seeks to foster accessible and impactful discourse. The editorial board welcomes future submissions from scholars and practitioners whose work intersects with international development and who are committed to contextual, policy-informed analysis.
With its first print issue now in circulation, the journal takes an important step toward establishing itself as a platform where emerging voices can contribute meaningfully to the field’s evolving debates.
Jun 13, 2025
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