Journal of Islamic Economy and Community Engagement

Perencanaan Keuangan Bagi Pekerja Migran Indonesia di Sektor Informal

2023-12-08T14:38:07+07:00

There are not a few Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. Many of them are workers in the informal sector. As migrant workers, sometimes they have to be able to manage their finances in order to survive there, for their families in Indonesia, and save for the future. The community service program carried out by the lecturers of the FEBI UIN Suka Sharia Accounting study program regarding financial planning is very helpful for migrant workers in Malaysia, especially workers in the informal sector. Not a few of them are interested in starting to plan their finances, starting from daily expenses to investing in the future.

Empowerment of KWT Roay Lestari through Drip Irrigation, Digital Marketing and Harvest Processing

2024-08-26T13:38:58+07:00

Women Farmers Group (KWT) plays an important role in supporting the progress of the agricultural sector. KWT Roay Lestari is a farmer women's group in Kahuripan Village, Tawang Subdistrict. KWT Roay Lestari focuses on processing and marketing processed agricultural products. However, limited resources and knowledge hinder the optimization of KWT's role. This empowerment aims to improve the welfare of KWT through better processing and marketing of farm products. The holistic approach to implementing empowerment includes skills development, working capital support, and marketing capacity building. Based on the results of the activities, a positive impact was obtained through increased skills and independence of KWT members in product processing and marketing. This program can be a replicated empowerment model in other areas to encourage food security and community economic welfare.

Military Expenditure and Sustainable Economic Growth in Latin America.

2024-10-15T18:10:57+07:00

This research seeks to thoroughly examine the interconnectedness and directional influence between military spending and sustainable economic growth while considering the role of gross fixed capital formation (investment) as a controlling factor. Drawing on a comprehensive dataset from 13 distinct Latin American economies, spanning the extensive time frame of 1990 to 2019, the study investigates the patterns of cointegration and causal relationships within the variables. The results of the cointegration analysis do not provide substantial support for the existence of a strong and enduring relationship between all the examined variables over the long term. Notably, the research identifies a unidirectional causality running from (i) economic growth to military expenditure, (ii) economic growth to investment, and (iii) investment to military expenditure. This suggests a complex interplay between economic dynamics, investment patterns, and military spending behaviors in the context of Latin American economies, highlighting the need for a nuanced understanding of the underlying causal mechanisms at play. Moreover, it is necessary to consider national and international policies to promote sustainable development in countries, given it produces benefits for investment, safety, and security. As nations strive for sustained development, the research underscores the need for policymakers to grapple with the intricate implications of military expenditure on economic and investment landscapes. This holistic perspective advocates for a balanced and inclusive approach, cognizant of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that characterize the evolving socio-economic and geopolitical landscape of the region.