Sharia Industry Can Support RI's Economic Growth
PorosNasional . Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Perry Warjiyo said he would continue to encourage the development of Islamic economics and finance, both through Bank Indonesia programs and as part of the program of the National Islamic Finance Committee (KNKS). Sharia economic development is believed to be a source of new growth for the Indonesian economy. "We believe that sharia economic development can be a source of Indonesia's new economic growth, as well as catching up with other countries," Perry said at the JCC, Jakarta, Tuesday. As the first pillar, sharia economic development will be encouraged through the development of a halal value chain ecosystem. Some goals are devoted to the food, fashion and tourism sectors, supporting a halal lifestyle campaign. "We will increase the capacity of sharia businesses in Islamic boarding schools through various business linkages between pesantren, including through the development of virtual markets," Perry explained...