Imaan is an analyst in the Financial Empowerment and Monitoring and Evaluation (FEM-E) practice at DNA Economics. Imaan joined the Public Economics and Modelling (PEM) practice at DNA Economics in 2022 before moving to the FEM-E practice in 2024. Since joining DNA, she has been involved in projects focused on impact assessments, monitoring and evaluation, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and the development of M&E tools for various initiatives, including investment portfolios, public sector reforms, retirement systems, energy efficiency programmes, employment programmes, community development trusts, early childhood development, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
Imaan has a particular interest in Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Economics. Previous research topics looked at trade and the environment and her current research is investigating burden sharing preferences of Cape Town residents in the context of water consumption.
Prior to joining DNA Economics, she taught undergraduate students in Applied Statistics at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Imaan holds a Bachelor of Business Science (Economics) from the University of Cape Town, and is currently completing her research for her Masters dissertation within the Environmental Policy Research Unit (EPRU) at UCT