Farah Qadi
Farah's PhD project title is 'Humanitarian Aid Misalignment and the Growth of Informal Markets in Gaza: Addressing Economic Settler-Colonialism Among War Conditions.' Read more about Farah's research.
About Farah
I have work experience in corporate social responsibility, corporate international relations, humanitarian aid, and NGO project management from various international organisations.
Project description
My project examines the dynamics of humanitarian aid misalignment and its role in the growth of informal markets in Gaza, particularly under siege conditions following the 2023 war.
Within my study, Gaza is conceptualised as a ‘captive market’ in which aid becomes misaligned with local needs, donor-driven priorities and logistical failures. I will approach these issues by integrating policy analysis, surveys, and elite interviews in order to understand how aid policies and external control have been interacting together and impacting Gaza’s economy since October 2023.
Research interests
- humanitarianism
- political economy
- war conditions
- settler-colonialism
Personal interests
Aside from being a researcher, I enjoy nature-related activities, cooking, and I am also interested in true crime.
Academic Qualifications, Organisational Membership and Achievements
Qualifications
- ESRC NINE-DTP Award (2025)
- MA Nonprofit Management and Leadership - Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- BA English Literature and Translation, with a minor in Business Administration - Birzeit University
Contact
E-mail: F.qadi2@newcastle.ac.uk