Research and knowledge transfer
Jahan Ara Peerally’s expertise in industrial transformations and policies central to the United Nations
October 9, 2026
Associate Professor Jahan Ara Peerally will leverage her expertise in industrial transformations and policies within the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
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As a senior researcher in public policy, she will use her international expertise to participate in the development of Mauritius’ Industrial Strategic Plan 2026-2030, which aims to advance the sustainable industrial development of the country.
“I am very proud of this contribution, which highlights HEC Montréal’s role not only in international expertise regarding industrial transformations and policies, but also in major contemporary issues related to them”
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Jahan Ara Peerally
About Jahan Ara Peerally
Jahan Ara Peerally has been a Professor in the Department of International Business since 2006, and she has an MSc and a PhD in International Business from Birkbeck College, University of London and University of Mauritius, respectively. She specializes in FDI-assisted economic development, multinational enterprises, technology transfer, innovative technological capacity creation, economics of innovation and innovation systems, and developing countries.
