Umar Farooq

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Umar Farooq

Research Associate

Mr. Umar Farooq is a Ph.D. (applied economics) scholar at the School of Economics and Finance, Xian Jiaotong University, China. Currently, his Ph.D. is in the final stage. He is working as a research associate on the "Circular Economy" theme at SDPI, Islamabad. He has a strong research interest in green finance, sustainable development, corporate finance and investment, and macroeconomic theory and practice. He has published almost 75 academic papers in peer-reviewed international journals. He is working as an active reviewer and editor in several peer-reviewed journals.

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Role of Microfinance Institutions in Climate Risk Insurance: A Comparative Analysis of Developed & Developing Countries and Implications for Pakistan

14 Feb,2025

Umar Farooq

Umar Farooq-SDPI

Umar Farooq

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Role of Microfinance Institutions in Climate Risk Insurance: A Comparative Analysis of Developed & Developing Countries and Implications for Pakistan

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