Dr Kirk is a researcher and consultant based at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Interests include the provision of security and justice in conflict affected regions, protection, accountability to affected populations, digital identification, social accountability, civil society, activism, governance and public authority. Tom has led research teams, designed programmes, accountability mechanisms and influencing courses, and written reports and delivered presentations for public and private clients. Lived and worked in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Timor-Leste, the DRC, South Sudan and Kenya.