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Dr Chaudhry Ghafran

Deputy Director of PhD Programme, Associate Professor in Accounting


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Deputy Director of PhD Programme, Associate Professor in Accounting in the Business School+44 (0) 191 33 45288

Biography

Ghafran is an Associate Professor in Accounting at Durham University Business School. Ghafran holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield. His research interests lie in the area of governance and accountability, specifically focusing on the governance role of corporate boards and accountability practices of non-governmental organisations. 

Ghafran’s current research agenda develops a broader analysis and critique of governance and accountability for NGOs operating in the field of sustainable development.  He is also taking a critical perspective on the role of accounting in the marginalisation of communities.

He has published his work in world leading and internationally excellent academic journals. He serves on the editorial advisory board for the International Journal of Auditing. Ghafran is also a keen observer of pressing social issues of our times providing critical analysis in various media outlets. Ghafran is interested in supervising PhD students with innovative ideas in the field of governance and accountability.

Research interests

  • Corporate Governance
  • Accountability and transparency
  • Global Governance

Publications

Journal Article

Supervision students

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