Maram Ahmed

Maram Ahmed

Maram Ahmed is a fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London. SOAS is the world's leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Maram's current research interests include humanitarian financing, women’s empowerment, sustainable development, and governance.

Latest Articles

Opinion: SIDS can tap into blue finance to safeguard the blue economy

Opinion: SIDS can tap into blue finance to safeguard the blue economy

over 3 years ago // Environment

As small island developing states work to recover from the pandemic, they can unlock much-needed capital to safeguard their blue economy by utilizing innovative financing mechanisms such as debt-for-nature swaps.

Opinion: Could innovative finance help climate-vulnerable nations build resilience?

Opinion: Could innovative finance help climate-vulnerable nations build resilience?

about 6 years ago // Turning the Tide

How can small island developing states source the financing they need to enhance climate resilience? Maram Ahmed, fellow at the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies, examines what opportunities innovative funding methods could offer.

Opinion: The UAE's philanthropy boom

Opinion: The UAE's philanthropy boom

almost 7 years ago // Philanthropy

With explosive wealth accumulation, UAE philanthropy is beginning to surge. Maram Ahmed, visiting fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies, explains why development professionals need to take note of this shift.