OPTIMALISASI PERAN WAKAF DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN USAHA MIKRO, KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UMKM)
Abstract: The potential of
Zakat, Infaq, Shodaqoh (ZIS), and Waqaf (endowments) to help society economic
improvement are very important, yet the role of Islamic Finance Institution, as
the executing agency that administer these four pious deed, were still not optimal
yet. This article reveals the important role of Endowments in assisting the
empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which is one of the
strengths in poverty alleviation, employment creation and increase the strength
of family income. Waqaf (endowments) Management Institute, an organization that
empowers MSMEs through microfinance and business assistance, offers some
strategic steps that must be carried out in managing successful business namely
providing investment capital and working capital, presenting training and
skills improvement, business consulting, improving product quality, market,
business networking, and technology.
Keywords: Zakat, Infaq and
Shodaqoh (ZIS), Waqaf, MSMEs, Microfinance
Penulis: Sri Budi Cantika
Kode Jurnal: jpmanajemendd151520
