Shirkah: Journal of Economics and Business
Vol 8, No 2 (2023)

Cattle Fattening Program: The Effectiveness of Zakat Community Development

Bambang Iswanto (Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)
Iklimah Dalhudah (Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)
Mursyid Mursyid (Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)
Idhafiyyah Anwar (Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris Samarinda)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 May 2023

Abstract

Despite many studies on productive Zakat, the focus on the effectiveness of mustahiq empowerment programs has been limited. This study looks at how effective the Zakat community development-based cattle fattening program is towards the empowerment of Zakat recipients. The study measures four indicators of program effectiveness: program target accuracy, program socialization, program objectives, and program monitoring. Data collection techniques include interviews, observation, and documentation. The study found that the program was good at targeting the right people, but it wasn't socialized enough. The program also fell short of its objectives because the recipients weren't making enough money to become donors themselves yet. However, the program was well-monitored, with regular check-ins to make sure it was on track. The study suggests that clearer standards are needed to increase the benefits received by Zakat recipients This study has practical implications for productive Zakat distribution policies, as clear benchmarks are required for implementing programs that increase Zakat recipients' benefits.

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Syirkah: Jurnal Ekonomi dan Bisnis adalah jurnal peer-review yang diterbitkan tiga kali setahun (April, Agustus, dan Desember) oleh Fakultas Ekonomi Islam dan Bisnis Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Surakarta Jawa Tengah Indonesia bekerja sama dengan Perhimpunan Indonesia Ekonom Islam (lihat ...