Ali Azmi currently serves as a Research Associate at the Georgetown Institute of Open and Advanced Studies, where he examines pathways toward more equitable and community-driven development. His research focuses on reimagining development approaches that place community needs and aspirations at the center. A recent graduate of the University of Edinburgh with first class honours in Philosophy and Politics, Ali seeks to contribute to the growing body of research on development models that can create lasting positive change for communities. Through his work, he explores alternative paradigms for sustainable and inclusive development that challenge conventional economic frameworks and prioritize community wellbeing.