About SAFE

The Sustainable Accounting, Finance & Economics Research Center (SAFE) is a multidisciplinary research center established under the Department of Accounting & Finance, FAST School of Management, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES), Islamabad Campus.

The Center serves as a platform for promoting high-quality research, interdisciplinary collaboration, policy engagement, and capacity building in accounting, finance, economics, sustainability, and related disciplines. SAFE seeks to bridge the gap between academia, industry, policymakers, and society by generating evidence-based solutions to contemporary economic, financial, environmental, and governance challenges.

Vision

To become a leading nationally and internationally recognized research center advancing knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based policy solutions in sustainable accounting, finance, economics, and sustainable development.

Mission

To conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research; promote interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable accounting, finance, economics, and related fields; generate evidence-based solutions to economic, environmental, and social challenges; foster national and international research partnerships; support the capacity building of students and researchers; and contribute to sustainable development through research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination.

Core Research Domains

SAFE conducts interdisciplinary and policy-oriented research across the following core research domains, reflecting the Center's commitment to advancing knowledge and developing evidence-based solutions to contemporary sustainability, financial, economic, and governance challenges.

• Sustainable Accounting & ESG Research Group
• Sustainable Finance & Climate Finance Research Group
• Corporate Finance & Green Financial Markets Research Group
• Economics, Policy & Sustainable Development Research Group

Current Research Projects

Collaborate

SAFE welcomes collaboration from researchers, faculty members, students, industry professionals, policymakers, and national and international partner institutions interested in advancing research in sustainable accounting, finance, economics, and related fields.

Opportunities for collaboration include:

• Collaborative research projects
• Joint grant applications
• Research internships and assistantships
• Undergraduate FYPs, MS theses, and PhD research
• Guest lectures and seminars
• Academic and industry partnerships
• Joint publications and policy initiatives