Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Personal profile
I have obtained a BA in International Studies and Government at Colby College in Maine, USA, an MA in International Politics at American University in Washington, DC and a PhD in Political Science at University College London. I am currently a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Royal Holloway University of London, Postgraduate Research Student lead, and co-director of the Global Politics and Development Centre. My research interests include questions of 'development', primarily related to food security and development aid. Specifically, one strand of my research examines the effectiveness of public and private food and nutrition security interventions. The other strand studies the securitisation and nationalisation trends within Western donors' development assistance and the broader implications of these trends.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
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A Retreat from Global Solidarity: The Consequences of International Aid Cuts
Lazell, M. & Petrikova, I., 10 Jun 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Political Insight. 16, 2, p. 19-21 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Progress in child nutrition outcomes: insights from India’s recent experience
Petrikova, I. & Kumar, N., 30 Sept 2025, In: BMC Public Health. 25, 3179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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UK aid is failing: suggestions for an impactful, coherent and globally aware development practice
Lazell, M. & Petrikova, I., 6 Jan 2025, In: International Affairs. 101, 1, p. 321-334 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Peri-Urban Agriculture and Household Food and Nutrition Security around Eldoret, Kenya
Petrikova, I., Anyango Otieno, M., Were, G., Eltholth, M., Rodrigues Mateos, A., Harding, S., Moran, V., Osano, O. & Cole, J., Oct 2024, In: Food Security. 16, p. 1235-1263 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Nationalisation of UK Aid and Development - The End of Aid?
Lazell, M. & Petrikova, I., 2024, (Accepted/In press) Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Aid or Extraction? Examining the Financialisation of UK Development Assistance in Kenya (funded by ISRF)
Petrikova, I. (PI) & Lazell, M. (PI)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Food systems policies and health inequalities – Comparative study of UK and India
Petrikova, I. (PI)
31/03/25 → 30/03/26
Project: Research
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Indirect impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare systems: A case study of Uganda’s healthcare professionals
Ayikoru, M. (PI), Worodria , W. (CoI), Atcero , M. (CoI), Cole, J. (CoI), Petrikova, I. (CoI), Zeyen, A. (CoI) & Bada, J. K. (CoI)
15/03/21 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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The role of wet markets and backyard livestock in supporting nutrition of preschool-aged children in Kenya: challenges from COVID19 influenced closure
Cole, J. (PI), Petrikova, I. (CoI), Osano, O. (CoI), Anyango, M. (CoI), Harding, S. (CoI), Rodrigues-Mateos, A. (CoI), Moran, V. (CoI), El-Tholth, M. (CoI), Burkiana, Z. (CoI) & Kaduka, L. (CoI)
1/03/21 → 31/07/21
Project: Research
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PROMAL: The production and promotion of nutrient rich foodstuffs to address the double burden of malnutrition
Fraser, P. (PI), Petrikova, I. (CoI) & Enfissi, G. (CoI)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council BBSRC
14/02/20 → 13/02/23
Project: Research
Activities
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UK School Food Policies
Petrikova, I. (Organiser)
26 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.
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Global Aid Rethink podcast
Petrikova, I. (Speaker)
22 Apr 2025 → 1 Jul 2025Activity: Talk, presentation or media contribution › Participation in a radio programme or podcast
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (External organisation)
Petrikova, I. (Participant)
1 Jan 2025 → 31 Dec 2027Activity: Membership › Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel