Jakarta \u2013 The Ministry of Cooperatives has entered into a partnership\nwith the Islamic organisation Al Jamiyatul Washliyah through the signing\nof a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop cooperative\nenterprises, particularly sharia-based cooperatives, as part of efforts\nto improve community welfare.<\/p>\n
The MoU was signed by Cooperative Minister Ferry Juliantono and Al\nJamiyatul Washliyah Chairman Masyhuril Khamis in Jakarta on Friday.<\/p>\n
The collaboration focuses on institutional strengthening, cooperative\nbusiness development, sharia cooperative management models, and\nimproving literacy, education, outreach, and human resource\ncapacity.<\/p>\n
\u201cSharia-based cooperatives are an important component in supporting\nthe direction of national development policy,\u201d Ferry said in a\nstatement.<\/p>\n
The Cooperative Minister added that sharia cooperative education will\nbe implemented through the Village\/District Cooperatives (Kopdes) Merah\nPutih, a national movement to establish community-based cooperatives in\nevery village. He expressed hope that Al Washliyah would play an active\nrole in supporting this programme.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith its exceptional network and track record, this collaboration\nwill bring tangible benefits for improving the welfare of rural\ncommunities whilst building a strong, sustainable, and equitable\nfoundation for local economic development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ferry emphasised that cooperatives do not belong solely to the\nMinistry of Cooperatives, but rather constitute a state movement based\non the principles of familial spirit, togetherness, and mutual\ncooperation. He therefore considered partnership with religious and\ncommunity organisations to be important.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that synergy between government policy and the\nstrength of the Al Jamiyatul Washliyah community could create villages\nthat are independent, inclusive, and prosperous.<\/p>\n
Al Jamiyatul Washliyah Chairman Masyhuril Khamis welcomed the\npartnership. He explained that the organisation, which was established\nin Medan in 1930, has long focused on social and religious affairs,\nincluding establishing schools, Islamic boarding schools, and\nuniversities. However, over the past five years, the organisation has\nalso begun operating in the economic field through cooperative\ninstitutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope this collaboration can truly be implemented in line with the\ngovernment\u2019s vision,\u201d Masyhuril said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-cooperatives-partners-with-al-washliyah-to-develop-sharia-based-cooperative-enterprises-1773424708", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }