Dr Tom Fisher

Tom is a Research Officer with Privacy International and is responsible for research and dissemination in the Global South. He leads our research on fintech and identity. He has a PhD in African Studies from the University of Edinburgh, exploring ethnicity and politics in East Africa. He has a MSc in African Studies fro the University of Edinburgh, and a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of York. He has taught in Tanzanian universities, and has a particular interest in developing robust and relevant research in the Global South.