Critical success factors of implementing sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) Sukuk for economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

Syed Azman, Syed Marwan Mujahid and Ismail, Suhaiza and Haneef, Mohamed Aslam and Engku Ali, Engku Rabiah Adawiah (2022) Critical success factors of implementing sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) Sukuk for economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences. pp. 1-21. ISSN 1026-4116

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Abstract

Purpose There are three objectives of this paper. First, the study investigates the critical success factors critical success factors (CSFs) of implementing sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) Sukuk in Malaysia as perceived by stakeholders. Second, the study examines the differences between the developers and the investors in relation to the importance of the CSFs. Third, the study attempts to categorise the CSFs. Design/methodology/approach Using a questionnaire survey, 260 completed and useable responses were received representing a 42.54% response rate. In examining the importance of CSFs, the descriptive statistical tests of mean, standard deviation and mean score ranking were used. Independent t-tests were conducted to investigate the differences in the perceptions of the importance of CSFs between the developer and the investor groups. In categorising the CSFs, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was undertaken. Findings Overall, the top five most important CSFs as perceived by respondents are as follows: (1) good governance framework, (2) fulfil ethical standards, (3) transparent procurement process, (4) well-defined scope and (5) viable feasibility study. On the other hand, the five factors that are ranked last are as follows: (1) defined stakeholder roles, (2) stable macro-economic conditions, (3) existing social programmes, (4) guarantor and (5) political will. The study also found that there is a significant statistical difference in how the developers and investors scored the CSFs. Moreover, there are three main categories of the CSFs that are effective feasibility study, financial and technical considerations and political willingness and agreeability. Originality/value The findings highlight the critical factors to consider when implementing SRI Sukuk. This can also serve as a reference and guideline for countries considering SRI Sukuk issuances for economic recovery stimulus post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Critical success factors, SRI Sukuk, Covid-19
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG3368 Islamic Banking and Finance
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Institute of Islamic Banking & Finance (IIiBF) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Dr. Syed Marwan Mujahid Syed Azman
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2023 16:58
Last Modified:	18 Sep 2023 16:59
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/106750

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