Indonesia promotes Islamic economic, financial strategy
Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said the government had taken various strategic steps to promote economic and financial growth in line with Islamic law in order to realise the target of halal value chain growth of 4.5 - 5.3% in 2023 according to the target.
Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (Photo: Antara)
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Vice President Ma'rufAmin said the government had taken various strategic steps to promote economicand financial growth in line with Islamic law in order to realise the target ofhalal value chain growth of 4.5 - 5.3% in 2023 according to the target.
Addressing a programme hosted by Metro TV on April 25, Aminsaid to achieve this goal, Indonesia has taken several steps, such as strengtheningthe sharia business, improving the capacity of sharia businesses, and promotingthe exports of halal products.
To improve the Islamic economic and financial sector, it isnecessary to develop technology-based infrastructure and digitalisation, and enhancecooperation between the government, the community, and businesses, he said.
Indonesia planned to launch a master plan for developing its halalindustry and halal industrial estates (KIH) to optimise theIslamic financial economy through the application of financial andnon-financial incentives such as halal certification in KIH, and providing certificatesand finance for sharia businesses to develop and elevate their business./.
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Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (Photo: Antara) 
