Coordination and digitalization among zakat institutions to strengthen social protection in Indonesia: an assessment of progress

Siddiq, Muhammad Rizky and Akbar, Mohamed Aslam (2023) Coordination and digitalization among zakat institutions to strengthen social protection in Indonesia: an assessment of progress. Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 11 (2). pp. 16-34. E-ISSN 2289-2259

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Abstract

Zakat, a mandatory obligation for Muslims to disburse a portion of their wealth, has the potential to significantly alleviate poverty in Muslim-majority countries with large Muslim populations. Despite a 122% increase in zakat collection from 2015 to 2018, the national zakat collection in Indonesia remains proportionately low compared to its potential. This work intends to comprehensively elucidate on how zakat management coordination and digitalization in Indonesia have progressed to this moment. Through a content analysis of descriptive findings, the study assesses the coordination and digitalization improvement in Indonesia's zakat management. The results show that the coordination and digitalization of zakat management in Indonesia have improved, as indicated by the National Zakat Index and Digital-Readiness Index. However, there are still areas that need improvement, such as the integration of the zakat database, and the preparation of high-skilled amil or human resources in zakat management who can cope with information technology development to enhance zakat operational activities. This study highlights the importance of improving coordination and digitalization in zakat management to achieve the full potential of zakat in poverty alleviation in Indonesia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9388/105712
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Zakat Institution, Coordination, Digitalization, social protection, Indonesia
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics BPH Islamic Economics > BPH531 Zakat
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Aslam Akbar
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2023 15:56
Last Modified:	21 Jul 2023 15:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105712

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