معرفی
Dr. Dhafer SAIDANE is a full Professor at SKEMA Business School (France), holding a HDR (Paris 1 Sorbonne) and French university qualification (CNU: Professeur des universités). He specializes in finance, with a focus on sustainable finance, Islamic banking, and development economics. He leads the MSc in Corporate Financial Management - FinTech & Digital Finance in Suzhou, China, and coordinates programs across SKEMA's global campuses. He advises Tunisia's Prime Minister and chairs the African Finance Network, promoting financial integration in Africa. His research explores governance, CSR, and systemic risk in banking, with over 150 publications. Awards include the 2012 TURGOT Prize and 2024 Emerald Literati Award.
Education
- Doctorat en sciences économiques (1991), HDR (1997), Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Maitrise, Licence en sciences économiques (1985-1986), Paris 1
Research Interests
His work bridges finance and development, addressing sustainability, banking governance, and African economic challenges. Key themes include Islamic finance models, CSR-banking linkages, and public debt impacts on credit supply. He advocates for integrated reporting frameworks and sustainable banking practices.
Professional Roles
- Advisor to the Tunisian Prime Minister's Economic Council
- Member, Club of African Bankers
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Risk and Financial Management
- Organized major conferences like the African Finance Network summits
Grants & Awards
- 2024 Fintech for Tomorrow Challenge Prize
- 2024 Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper
- 2012 TURGOT Prize for Sustainable Finance
Advisees & Leadership
Supervised 12+ PhD students, serving as director or jury member. Leads SKEMA's global programs and chairs African finance networks, fostering academic-industry collaboration.
Labs & Initiatives
Director, International Observatory of Sustainable Finance; co-founded African Finance Network promoting financial innovation and regional integration.
