Sarah Lauwo

Professor Sarah Lauwo is a faculty member at the Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, specializing in social accounting, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and accountability mechanisms. Her research explores sociological theories applied to accounting dynamics, particularly in resource-rich regions and developing economies. She has held teaching positions at institutions in the UK and Africa, including the University of Dar es Salaam and the University of Essex.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting, University of Essex (2006–2011)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Dar es Salaam (2000–2002)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, University of Dar es Salaam (1997–2000)

Research Interests:

• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental accounting
• Accountability in sustainable development goals
• Transparency in extractive industries and public governance

Her articles focus on topics such as anti-corruption in public procurement, CSR reporting in stigmatized industries, and fiscal discipline reforms. She has contributed to journals like the Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and Critical Perspectives on Accounting.

Awards:

• Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2009)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Tanzania (2004)

Teaching involves advanced modules on literature reviews and PhD supervision. She advises on topics like accountability in public sectors and corporate governance.