Faculty and doctoral candidates from International Executive School will present seven research studies at the WASD International Sustainability Conference at Queen Mary University of London.
Dr. Wajeb Kanso will discuss heritage preservation through risk management strategies, examining how Arab diaspora communities maintain cultural continuity across boundaries. His research demonstrates that collaboration between grassroots organizations and formal institutions proves most effective for cultural preservation.
Dr. Adama Ndjol Kouyaté will explore African diasporic storytelling as cultural capital, examining how oral traditions and film preserve heritage while supporting community development. Her Nollywood case study illustrates how cultural production generates economic opportunities while maintaining cultural connections.
Rony Azar, PhD Candidate, will present mixed-methods research on Islamic finance adoption among Muslim diaspora communities in Europe. His study surveyed 320 respondents across four countries, revealing gaps between awareness and usage of Islamic banking products.
Elie Daher, PhD Candidate, will examine Islamic banking opportunities in the Commonwealth Caribbean, presenting the first systematic analysis of Islamic finance potential in the region. His research identifies fintech adoption as a lower-risk entry point supporting financial inclusion.
Frank Naboulsi, PhD Candidate, will present research on hospitality education as a mechanism for women's empowerment in Egypt. His interpretative phenomenological analysis introduces "contextual empowerment" and "strategic authenticity" for culturally responsive empowerment interventions.
These presentations contribute diverse perspectives on sustainability challenges aligned with UN development agendas beyond 2030.
For more information about WASD International Sustainability Conference - United Nations: What Next After Agenda 2030 and SDGs, visit: London 2025 – WASD
For media or collaboration inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Zina Kyriakou, PhD –
International Executive School, Strasbourg, France.
Email: zina@ies.education
Dr. Jimmy Naipaul, PhD –
Research Office, International Executive School
Email: jimmynaipaul@ies.education