JAKARTA – Indonesia’s National Committee for Islamic Economy and Finance (KNEKS) has launched a national program to accelerate the growth of micro, small and medium-sized halal businesses.
The development of MSMEs is one of KNEKS’s four focus areas for Islamic economic development, Putu Rahwidhiyasa, the national agency’s director of Sharia business and entrepreneurship told Salaam Gateway.
The national committee is currently collaborating with 13 institutions on the Halal Industry MSME Acceleration Synergy Program: national halal agency BPJPH, University of Indonesia, Institute of Agriculture Bogor, Institute of Technology Bandung, University of Padjadjaran, University of Tazkia, software developer Zahir International, logistics aggregator Shipper, exporters marketplace Aspenku, e-commerce platform Blibli, halal marketplace Pasyar, equity crowdfunder Bizhare Syariah, and PT Bank Syariah Indonesia Tbk.
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