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Strengthening environmental, social, and governance accountability in international financial institutions Azizov, Elman; Azizli, Aytan
International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Goodwood Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/ijfam.v7i3.3579

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Purpose: This study examines how international financial institutions (IFIs) integrate accountability for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into financial governance and decision-making. It assesses whether existing frameworks translate sustainability commitments into binding oversight or primarily function as legitimacy tools in global finance. Methodology/Approach: A qualitative comparative analysis was conducted using policy frameworks, evaluation reports, audit findings, and peer-reviewed research from 2018–2025. Legitimacy theory and principal–agent dynamics guided interpretation, supported by a coding matrix reviewing rule design, monitoring scope, stakeholder engagement, and data verifiability. Results/Findings: Findings show that sustainability standards are increasingly embedded in institutional mandates, but implementation remains uneven. Environmental integration is the most advanced, while social safeguards are limited by resourcing and political constraints. Governance accountability remains restricted by institutional mandates. Digital monitoring tools improve oversight but raise concerns about ethical design and unequal technical capacity. Conclusions: ESG frameworks within IFIs provide strong normative commitments but lack binding enforcement. This creates a persistent gap between institutional ambition and operational practice. Stronger accountability requires harmonized metrics, independent verification, and participatory mechanisms capable of converting transparency into enforceable oversight. Limitations: Limited access to internal deliberations and the lack of longitudinal community-level data constrain assessments of long-term effectiveness. Contribution: The study links normative expectations behind ESG accountability with operational control mechanisms in IFIs. It proposes a reform agenda emphasizing mandatory disclosure, independent oversight bodies, and inclusive monitoring systems—framing ESG accountability as a shift from voluntary transparency to enforceable stewardship in global finance.
A Maqasid al-Shariah Framework for Fintech and Digital Asset Regulation in Muslim Jurisdictions Azizov, Elman; Azizov, Adalat; Azizli, Aytan; Babayev, Aydin Anar
Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies Vol 2 No 2 (2025): Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies
Publisher : Mabadi Iqtishad Al Islami

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70063/jills.v2i2.119

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This study examines how a Maqasid al-Shariah framework can provide a holistic and ethically grounded foundation for regulating fintech and digital assets across Muslim jurisdictions. Drawing upon classical Islamic legal sources and contemporary fintech literature, the research employs a qualitative library-based methodology to analyze how principles such as ḥifẓ al-māl (protection of wealth), maslahah (public welfare), and harm prevention can guide effective oversight of emerging technologies. Findings indicate that rapid digital financial innovation—particularly involving AI-driven platforms, blockchain systems, P2P lending, crypto-assets, and digital banking—poses significant regulatory challenges related to Shariah compliance, cybersecurity, financial stability, and consumer protection. Muslim jurisdictions face fragmented regulatory structures, inconsistent Shariah interpretations, and limited digital literacy, which hinder the development of cohesive governance frameworks. Integrating Maqasid al-Shariah provides an ethical compass to balance innovation with justice, transparency, accountability, and socio-economic welfare. The study highlights the need for harmonized cross-border standards, robust Shariah governance systems, AI ethics protocols, and regulatory sandboxes tailored to Islamic fintech. Ultimately, the Maqasid framework offers a dynamic and future-ready model for guiding digital finance ecosystems towards ethical resilience, social justice, and sustainable development.
Digital Innovation Strengthening Community-Centered Health Services through Technology Integration in Romanian Social Welfare Contexts Mansurzada, Asma Elmar; Azizli, Aytan; Hasanov, Tofig
SocietalServe: Journal of Community Engagement and Services Vol 2 No 2 (2025): Societal Serve: Journal of Community Engagement and Services
Publisher : Pusat Riset dan Inovasi Nasional Mabadi Iqtishad Al Islami

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70063/societalserve.v2i2.134

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This community engagement program aims to strengthen community-centered health services in Romania by integrating digital innovations into existing social welfare systems. The initiative responds to persistent challenges in accessibility, service coordination, and information flow between local health providers and underserved populations. Through a structured intervention—including digital literacy workshops, development of simple data-collection tools, and collaborative planning sessions with community health workers—the program seeks to enhance local capacity for technology-supported service delivery. A mixed set of participatory and data-driven strategies was employed to ensure that technological solutions align with community needs and institutional capacities. Results indicate significant improvements in digital readiness among participants, increased accuracy of health-service reporting, and stronger collaboration between social welfare actors and community members. Feedback collected from participants highlights a high level of satisfaction with the practicality and relevance of the training sessions. Overall, the program demonstrates that integrating accessible technological innovations into community-based health systems can contribute to more responsive, efficient, and inclusive social welfare structures in Romania. The findings further underscore the importance of continued investment in digital competencies and collaborative governance to support sustainable health-service improvements in socioeconomically diverse contexts.
Co-Authors Azizov, Adalat Azizov, Elman Babayev, Aydin Anar Hasanov, Tofig Mansurzada, Asma Elmar