CRAFT Lab
Introduction
The Centre for Research in Accounting Finance and Technology (CRAFT) was established in 2022 and is dedicated to the advancement of quantitative finance, accounting, Financial Technology (Fintech) through the creation and spreading of innovative knowledge.
CRAFT aims to enhance understanding of accounting, finance, financial markets, and Fintech through the application of advance econometrics and statistical techniques and methods in micro fields of finance like accounting systems, asset management, security pricing, analysis of stocks, and Fintech.
CRAFT serves as a platform for those researchers who are keen in empirical examination of significant Accounting, Finance and financial technology related issues. The key purpose of this research centre is to encourage the collaborative discussions among academicians, policy makers and industry professionals to generate concrete solutions of business problems. This research centre also bridges the industry-academia gap especially in emerging economies.
Current Projects
Microcredit and Poverty Alleviation
NRPU-HEC Funded Project entitled, “Title: Microcredit and Poverty Alleviation: An impact analysis of Prime Minister’s Kamyab Jawan – Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme (YES)”
Division: Climate Finance and Green Technology Innovations (CFGTI)
A newly created, "Climate Finance and Green Technology Innovations" Division under the umbrella head of CRAFT is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through innovative financial solutions and cutting-edge green technologies. Our division focuses on promoting climate-resilient business models, fostering green finance, and supporting projects that drive environmental sustainability. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including governments, financial institutions, and private sector entities, to enhance resilience against climate change while generating social and economic impact. Through strategic partnerships and tailored initiatives, we aim to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon, inclusive economy.