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Anees Farrukh

 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7854-3752

  • PO Box 294345
    Dubai International Academic City
    Dubai

    United Kingdom

Accepting PhD Students

20162025

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Research interests

Anees was awarded a full postgraduate scholarship by Heriot-Watt University in 2014. His research centres on social impact evaluation, sustainable development, accountability of not-for-profit organisations, critical perspectives on accounting and the role of accounting in shaping society. His current projects are focused on accountability of educational NGOs, alternative accounts on micro-financing initiatives by the NGOs, accounting for modern slavery and counter-accounts on race in UK sports. Anees's research is not only theoretical but also deeply practical, with the aim of influencing policy and practice. He actively seek to engage with stakeholders, including NGOs, policymakers, and industry leaders, to ensure that his work has real-world relevance and impact. 

Research Grants and Projects

  • CIMA Bursary, 2017
    Awarded £280 to attend and present at the 29th CSEAR International Congress on Social and Environmental Accounting Research.
  • Strathclyde Business School Seed Funding for Research, 2023-2024
    Awarded £1000 for research on modern slavery and the role of accounting.
  • OU FBL Seedcorn Funding, 2024-2025
    Awarded 1200 by the Open University FBL Seedcorn Funding with my co-investigator Dr. Anwar Halari (Open University, UK) for research on accountability dynamics in an interest-free microfinance NGO.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  6. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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