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Dr. Farah Al Taji

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United Kingdom Brunel University of London

Biography

Farah Al-Taji is an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Strategy at Brunel University of London and Programme Leader for the MSc Management. She has delivered specialist and executive education programmes in social innovation and social entrepreneurship across Jordan, the UAE, Italy, and the UK. Through both her research and practice, she seeks to build locally grounded yet globally connected ecosystems that advance social impact and foster sustainable development. She is the Principal Investigator of the British Academy-funded project “Doing Good, Growing Strong: Catalysing Economic and Social Impact in Jordan through Sustainable Social Enterprises”, hosted by Brunel University in partnership with the German Jordanian University and Lund University. Previously, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher on another British Academy–funded project with the University of Birmingham and Al-Balqa Applied University, exploring gender paradoxes and refugee entrepreneurship. Beyond academia, Farah has founded and led multiple social initiatives, including WeConnect, a mental-health and community-support for the people affected by the war in Gaza, launched through the Arab Innovation Network.

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Frugal Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Literature Review
Opeyemi Adedosu Brunel University of London
Farah Al Taji Brunel University of London
African Studies Developmental Paper Session Paper
African Studies Developmental Paper Session (1)
BAM2026 Conference
Power and Paradox in the Social and Solidarity Economy: Exploring Ecosystem Dynamics in Jordan
Farah Al Taji Brunel University of London
Awele Achi Brunel University London
Entrepreneurship Developmental Paper Session Paper
Entrepreneurship Developmental Paper Session - Entrepreneurial Space
BAM2026 Conference