Utilization of Zakat as a Means Empowering People In Indonesia (original) (raw)

Indonesia is one of the countries that has considerable population potential that can be used to support the achievement of national development goals and regional economic development. One of the main objectives of economic development is the reduction in the number of poor people. This is because poverty in some regions in Indonesia is still relatively high. One of the policies that can be taken is the utilization of zakat to finance MSMEs to improve people’s welfare. The analytical method used is descriptive explorative. The data used is secondary data. The results are supported by optimal and systematic empowerment of MSMEs with sources of funding from zakat which are expected to overcome income inequality and economic development. Empowerment of MSMEs who stand on the cooperative system will influence the partnership very closely. The government should participate so that poverty can be resolved immediately.