Decolonizing Development
Shifting development systems toward equitable, locally led practice.
International Development Consultant
Empowering Global Leadership Through Development Justice.
Kim Young Development advances justice-centered strategy, decolonial practice and Global South leadership through consulting, advisory work, speaking and thought partnership.
25+Years Experience
17SDGs Aligned
GlobalSouth Centered
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Introduction
Development Rooted in Justice.
Global development justice matters now more than ever because the world is confronting overlapping crises that expose the structural inequities embedded in global systems — climate vulnerability, uneven access to health and education, extractive economic models and the enduring legacies of colonial rule.
For more than 25 years, Kim Young has worked across the Global South with governments, civil society, academic institutions and international organizations to strengthen systems, elevate marginalized voices and champion equity-driven approaches.
Core Practice Areas
What We Do.
Global South Leadership
Positioning Southern partners as primary architects of their own development futures.
Social Justice & Equality
Embedding inclusion, rights and equity into policy and institutional strategy.
SDG-Aligned Strategy
Aligning work with Agenda 2030 and all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Geopolitics & Development
Analyzing geopolitical shifts and their implications for the Global South.
Development Communications
Thought leadership, narrative strategy, writing and advocacy support.
"From this space of respected tolerance comes the greatest movement of the 21st century — the reparatory justice movement against the legacies of slavery, violent colonization and institutional racism."Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles — Vice-Chancellor, University of the West Indies
Agenda 2030
Aligned with All 17 SDGs.
Every engagement considers the full spectrum of the Sustainable Development Goals — from poverty and health to climate action, peace and partnerships.
1No Poverty
2Zero Hunger
3Good Health and Well-Being
4Quality Education
5Gender Equality
6Clean Water and Sanitation
7Affordable and Clean Energy
8Decent Work and Economic Growth
9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10Reduced Inequalities
11Sustainable Cities and Communities
12Responsible Consumption and Production
13Climate Action
14Life Below Water
15Life on Land
16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17Partnerships for the Goals
Ready to Work Together