Halal Ecosystem Research Articles

Analisis Strategi Pengembangan Kemandirian Ekonomi Pesantren dalam Menunjang Ekosistem Halal di Kabupaten Bangkalan

Pesantren as a traditional Islamic educational institution has a significant role in the life of Indonesian society, especially in areas where the majority of the population is Muslim, such as in Bangkalan Regency, Madura. Because over time, apart from being an educational institution, pesantren also have an important role in the social and religious life of the community, not only focusing on religious education, but also starting to play a role in the economic sector, especially in developing the economic independence of pesantren which is expected to support the halal ecosystem. The main objective of this study is to find out the strategies of pesantren in increasing economic independence as well as its impact on the halal ecosystem. This study also provides recommendations regarding the development of collaboration with various parties to optimize the potential of the halal ecosystem in Madura. In this study, researchers used a descriptive qualitative approach. Researchers will examine in depth the Al Falah Kepang Islamic Boarding School in Bangkalan Regency which is active in developing an independent economy. Data will be collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. This approach was chosen to comprehensively explore the strategies implemented by pesantren that influence the development of the halal ecosystem.

Interdependence of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance for creating a strong halal ecosystem

Purpose Ethical entrepreneurship and financing models based on Islamic principles are insufficiently researched and discussed in the emerging plural economic landscape. So far, Islamic theorists have made commendable efforts in this direction. To fill the knowledge gaps, this study aims to explore more rigorously the interdependence of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance in creating a strong halal ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology, a systematic literature review (SLR) of 33 articles from 2001 to 2024 was conducted to answer three research questions. Publications were obtained using purposive sampling from the Scopus database. They were selected based on the ranking of high-quality journals, global coverage relevance to research and base years of publications. Findings Three key findings emerged from the SLR using the PRISMA protocol. First, halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance complement each other by providing Shari’ah-compliant financial instruments, fostering ethical practices, enhancing market reach and ensuring business operations adhere to Islamic principles, thereby creating a cohesive halal ecosystem. Second, the strategic integration of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance – through innovation, sustainability practices, Shari’ah-compliant products, effective marketing and regulatory support – promotes economic growth, social welfare and sustainable development within the halal ecosystem. Third, Maqasid-ul Shari’ah principles guide halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance by ensuring ethical standards, promoting social justice, emphasizing sustainability and ensuring that business and financial practices benefit society and adhere to Islamic ethical standards. These findings aid in developing a theoretically grounded conceptual framework for future empirical investigation. Practical implications Practically, policymakers, Islamic financial institutions and halal entrepreneurs can leverage this integrated approach to drive economic growth, social welfare and sustainable development, aligning operations with Maqasid-ul Shari’ah to ensure ethical standards and societal benefits. In addition, the findings aid in developing a theoretically grounded conceptual framework for future empirical investigation, both theoretically and methodologically. Originality/value Given the paucity of studies in this multidisciplinary area, this paper offers new insights into the interdependence of halal entrepreneurship and Islamic finance, grounded in the finance–growth nexus theory and Maqasid-ul Shari’ah principles. Unlike other exploratory studies, this research presents a theoretically grounded conceptual framework, paving the way for future empirical investigations.

Integrating Local Wisdom into a Halal Tourism Model: The Case of Indonesia

Indonesia has the largest Muslim population globally with a significant potential for halal tourism, especially when integrated with local wisdom. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the development of halal ecosystem, the necessity of halal tourism village, and the creation of a sustainable model based on local wisdom. It also emphasized on increasing public awareness regarding the criteria for halal ecotourism, including infrastructure and facilities. This qualitative case study was conducted in Indragiri Village, Bandung Regency, West Java. The results showed that the establishment of Indragiri Halal Ecotourism Village had a significant impact. This included the development of local culture, improved public awareness, increase in community income, and the fulfillment of the six requirements for Muslim-friendly facilities recommended by the Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC). The requirements included halal food, worship places, water-filled restrooms, private recreational services, and absence of non-halal activities. However, there were challenges related to the development of halal ecotourism sector, such as limited collaboration with Islamic financial institutions and restricted accessibility to Indragiri Ecotourism Village.

The Progressiveness of Islamic Financial Regulations In Encouraging The Growth of The Halal Ecosystem In The Digital Era

The Islamic financial digitalization program is supported by several regulations both from laws and regulations, POJK No. 13/POJK.02/2018, Fatwa DSN-MUI No. 117 of 2008 concerning Technology-Based Financing Services based on Sharia Principles. This research applies a method in the form of literature research with a qualitative description approach. The purpose of this research can be used as a reference for the development of knowledge to comprehend the benefits of sharia economic law and as an effort to expand understanding related to the development of sharia financial regulations. The results of this research discussion is devided into two, the first one is that the development and progressivity of Islamic financial regulations in Indonesia is quite good, but still passive, the regulations which are less responsive in responding product developments in this digital era. Some regulations are still regulated in old regulations that have not shown digitalization in Islamic finance. Besides that, regulations are still spreading in various regulations and still no address for this subject matter specifically. The second, with the advancements in Islamic financial regulation, the halal ecosystem can thrive in the digital era. This will support the sustainable economic growth, the increase of financial inclusion, and provide Sharia-compliant financial solutions for an increasingly digitally connected global society.

The Essence of Halal Ecosystem in Pesantren Business in Optimizing Toward Sustainable Economy

The Essence of Halal Ecosystem in Pesantren Business in Optimizing Toward Sustainable Economy

Legal aspects and government policy in increasing the role of MSMEs in the Halal ecosystem

Legal aspects and government policy in increasing the role of MSMEs in the Halal ecosystem

Review of the all-you-can-eat restaurant concept based on Islamic business ethics to assist the development of the national halal ecosystem

All you can eat is a restaurant or restaurant service that has a menu sales system based on only one payment for all available menus with a buffet or buffet concept with a certain time limit. In Indonesia, many restaurants or places to eat have provided all you can eat because of the pretext of attracting customers and increasing turnover. However, there are still many places to eat that provide non-halal menus that are contrary to Indonesia's vision as a global halal center in 2024. In this study, a qualitative descriptive method was used with literature and Islamic business ethics as a supporting study. The purpose of this study is to conceptually describe all you can it in accordance with Islamic business ethics and support the creation of a halal ecosystem in Indonesia. So that it can produce research output that can be used as a reference later for restaurants or restaurants that provide an all you can it menu that is in accordance with the principles of Islamic business ethics and still maintains halal status.

Halal tourism ecosystem: networks, institutions and implementations in Indonesia

Purpose This study aims to investigate the components of a halal tourism ecosystem and how to establish a model for an effective halal tourism ecosystem. Therefore, each component can play a role in encouraging the productivity of halal tourism. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was applied through in-depth interviews and focus group discussion (FDGs) with representatives of stakeholders who are associated with the development of halal tourism in Indonesia. Findings The results show that the effectiveness of the halal tourism ecosystem is primarily determined by the role of the government as an initiator and a policymaker. The halal tourism ecosystem must be run with universal Islamic norms, and it must be avoid exclusive rules. Originality/value This research concludes that the symbols in the halal ecosystem are not components that can glue the differences between various organizations and institutions in the context of tourism. However, the role of adhesive is substituted by its practice or implementation that can accommodate shared understandings of Sharia norms.

Effectiveness of Halal Traceability and Self-Declared Certification on Indonesian MSMEs Performance

This study aims to examine in depth the effectiveness of halal tracea-bility in Indonesia and identify the impact of self-declared halal certifi-cation on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The research method used is qualitative, which is reinforced by statistical analysis through survey data from the Popu-lix application as well as a comprehensive literature review. Data anal-ysis was conducted through various techniques, including regression tests, correlation tests, chi-square tests, and content analysis. The re-search findings confirm that the effectiveness of the halal tracking sys-tem significantly contributes to improving the resilience and competi-tiveness of MSMEs. Moreover, self-declared halal certification has been proven to increase consumer confidence in halal products and their integrity. This research makes an important contribution by high-lighting the urgency of integrating efficient halal supply chain man-agement practices, including reliable tracking systems and credible cer-tification. Furthermore, this research underscores the necessity of en-hancing consumer awareness of halal products, thereby facilitating in-formed purchasing decisions and fostering the growth of a more resili-ent halal ecosystem in Indonesia.

ROAD MAP AND DEVELOPMENT HALAL INDUSTRY SECTOR IN INDONESIA

The purpose of this research is to find out the halal industry roadmap and the development of the halal industry sector in Indonesia. This research uses a literature review. The literature review uses data from trusted sources to be the research method of the technique used. The result of this study is that the halal industry in Indonesia began with research on food and beverage products found to contain pork extracts in 1988, so the government acted to form the MUI Food, Drug and Cosmetics Assessment Institute (LLPOM) officially in 1989 as the first halal inspection agency in Indonesia. The findings of this study suggest that stakeholders involved in the growth of the halal industry in Indonesia should support the halal industry roadmap. The halal industry business is developing in several sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, services, human resources, and halal certification standards. To overcome the demands of the growing halal industry in Indonesia, the government, business companies, and academics must collaborate and synergize to achieve the goal of making Indonesia a global halal center. The halal roadmap will help build and grow the halal ecosystem more methodically and comprehensively.

Technological Advancements in Halal Ecosystem: Harnessing Information Technology for Certification and Traceability

This paper explores the role of technological advancements in addressing challenges within the Halal ecosystem, with a specific focus on certification and traceability. Applying information technology solutions such as blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, this study investigates how these technologies can streamline certification processes, enhance transparency, and improve traceability in the Halal supply chain. By examining current practices, challenges, and opportunities in the Halal industry, this research aims to contribute to the advancement of Halal certification and traceability through the utilization of information technology.

PEKALONGAN MSMEs PREPARE PRODUCTS TO PENETRATE THE HALAL MARKET AND ECOSYSTEM

The low marketing literacy of MSMEs in Kaliombo Village, Pekalongan Regency, has resulted in low marketing activities such as packaging, product branding, and digital marketing. Apart from that, the literacy of MSME actors in the Village regarding halal products is still low, so they require readiness for the marketed products to comply with Government Regulations regarding Halal Product Guarantees. This government regulation requires that all products traded are halal so that they enter the halal ecosystem. This community service is carried out with training and mentoring activities to increase literacy regarding the importance of branding, packaging, digital marketing, and halal-haram to prepare MSME residents of Kaliombo Village to face competition in the market and enter the halal ecosystem. This empowerment includes socialization and assistance regarding concepts, uses, and how to apply branding, packaging, digital marketing, and halal-haram to the Kaliombo Village community farmer groups. This empowerment has an impact on increasing the competitiveness of MSMEs through optimizing brand design, packaging design, creating and developing social media accounts, and preparing to self-declare for halal certification permits for MSMEs.

The Role of Non-State Actors in Establishing the Halal Ecosystem in Indonesia

Amidst the global growth of the Muslim population, the need for products or services that comply with sharia law has become unavoidable. As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia has declared itself to become a major player in the global halal industry. This can be seen from the changes made by Indonesia in the last decade, both in policy and governance aspects to form an effective halal sector ecosystem as planned in the Indonesia Islamic Economic Masterplan 2019-2024. However, amid several policies implemented by the government, the role of non-state actors, including but not limited to large industries, business groups and MSMEs, community organizations or NGOs, and product influencers, increases and mainstreaming the halal industry in Indonesia cannot be ruled out. Based on a study of several literature related to the halal industry in Indonesia, researchers see that most of the research on the halal industry in Indonesia focuses on discussing strategy and the government as well as opportunities and challenges for Indonesia in developing the halal industry. Therefore, the study aims to discuss the role of non-state actors in forming the halal industrial ecosystem in Indonesia.

The Existence and Consistency of Halal Certificates in the Global Ecosystem of Halal Products and Services

Halal certification is an absolute requirement for the eligibility of goods and services for Muslims, however, halal is not just a piece of paper or a halal logo, but more to the substance of the process and quality of halal guarantees. The research objective is to examine the position of the Ministry of religion in guaranteeing the halal-ness of products and services. The author uses a normative juridical research form with a statutory regulatory approach related to halal product guarantees. The author concludes that cooperation and synergy between institutions under the Ministry of Religion including the Halal Product Guarantee Agency (LPH) and MUI and the supervisory agency (BPOM) are crucial in ensuring the halal supply chain of products and services to maintain the halal ecosystem both formally and substantially. The author thinks that in regulations related to halal product guarantees, there are inconsistencies and also the occurrence of ambiguity in norms which has the potential to create legal uncertainty as stated in articles 171 and 172 of Government Regulation Number 39 of 2021 which are contradictory in content where article 171 states that Government Regulation Number 30 of 2019 can still apply as long as it does not conflict with the law on halal product guarantees, while Article 172 states that the previous PP is repealed and no longer valid.

The Importance of Halal Brand Awareness in Purchasing Intentions in Indonesia: the Mediating Role of Attitude

This research examines the relationship between people's intention to buy halal products and their knowledge of halal brand awareness. This research also investigates the possibility that attitudes influence purchase intentions through mediation effects. Research data was obtained from a reliable online survey with 152 respondents. Four hypotheses regarding the relationship between the characteristics of halal brand awareness, attitudes and purchase intentions were tested using the PLS-SEM approach. The findings of this study support each of the supported hypotheses, including the idea that attitudes have a mediating function. Therefore, to shift from a lifestyle that follows people's habits to a halal lifestyle, halal industry players must adapt to appropriate changes in consumer attitudes. Additionally, regulators should offer incentives to encourage a greater halal ecosystem. This research is different because it validates previous results regarding the impact of positive consumer sentiment on their tendency to purchase halal goods and services. Based on this research, customers consume more types of halal goods and services, such as food, sharia banking, and fashion, as well as goods related to lifestyle and well-being, such as shopping, sports, and swimming pools.

Enhancement of Financial Management of MSMEs in Cilawu District to Support the Halal Ecosystem

Most of the small traders in Cilawu District, Garut, are trapped by loan sharks. It happens due to their limited literacy and legal sources of capital. Those traders do not seem to have taken advantage of the loans offered by Sharia Banks since it takes effort and time for them to gain confidence in Sharia financial service products. This study concludes that the enhancement of the ability of UMKM financial management in Cilawu District to support the halal ecosystem is to increase the literacy of small traders in financial management, from planning to preparing financial reports, as the level of financial literacy of traders is still low and they do not have confidence in financial service institutions and financial service products. In addition, the provision of literacy in Islamic financial institutions and their financial products and services for traders is necessary since it can directly boost the activities of Islamic financial institutions and contribute to the development of the halal ecosystem.

Enhancement of Financial Management of MSMEs in Cilawu District to Support the Halal Ecosystem

Most of the small traders in Cilawu District, Garut, are trapped by loan sharks. It happens due to their limited literacy and legal sources of capital. Those traders do not seem to have taken advantage of the loans offered by Sharia Banks since it takes effort and time for them to gain confidence in Sharia financial service products. This study concludes that the enhancement of the ability of UMKM financial management in Cilawu District to support the halal ecosystem is to increase the literacy of small traders in financial management, from planning to preparing financial reports, as the level of financial literacy of traders is still low and they do not have confidence in financial service institutions and financial service products. In addition, the provision of literacy in Islamic financial institutions and their financial products and services for traders is necessary since it can directly boost the activities of Islamic financial institutions and contribute to the development of the halal ecosystem.

UTILIZING TWITTER DATA TO UDERSTAND GLOBAL HALAL INDUSTRY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Abstract
 The research aims to identify and collect issues related to the halal industry discussed by users' activities, sentiments, and content on Twitter. The method used involved collecting 135,050 Twitter conversations over a two-year period from July 21, 2021, to March 15, 2023, utilizing the Drone Emprit Academic (DEA) machine. Text data mining techniques were employed with the assistance of the DEA system, which included sentiment analysis, Social Network Analysis (SNA), and other descriptive analyses. The research findings indicate that the highest number of tweets related to the halal industry originated from Indonesia, followed by Malaysia and the United Kingdom. These tweets were predominantly contributed by millennials and zillennials and were characterized by a 71% positive sentiment, 27% negative sentiment, and 2% neutral sentiment. Furthermore, the Social Network Analysis (SNA) revealed integration and collaboration between the halal industry and Islamic financial institutions, suggesting the potential for creating a halal ecosystem. This research serves as a guideline for policymakers in the halal industry sector to evaluate public sentiment and formulate appropriate advancement strategies. Additionally, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of social media data analysis in the context of the halal industry and offers directions for future research.
 Keywords: Halal Industry; Text Mining; Sentiment Analysis; Twitter; Drone Emprit Academic.

Model of Stakeholder Engagement in Halal Tourism Ecosystems in Rural Areas

This study aims to explore stakeholder engagement models in halal tourism ecosystems in rural areas. The research focuses on understanding how stakeholders’ involvement in production, services, infrastructure, and human resources (HR) in the field of halal tourism in rural areas contributes to building an ecosystem. The analysis, based on the concept of Halal in the tourism industry, aims to provide clarity to the Halal ecosystem within hotel, culinary, and tourist destination businesses. The urgency of this research lies in identifying, analyzing, and evaluating the involvement of each stakeholder as a component of the halal tourism ecosystem, with particular emphasis on government regulations. The research adopts a qualitative method using a case study approach within a constructivist paradigm. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) are conducted to gather data. The primary objectives of this research are to develop a model of the Halal Tourism Ecosystem and provide recommendations for synergizing and optimizing the potential of halal tourism from each stakeholder. Four villages in West Java, namely Dayeuh Kolot Village, Alam Endah Village, Cisayong Village, and Sukalaksana Village, were selected as research locations using purposive sampling. Informants representing various sectors, such as hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, halal centers, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), regional governments, and elected village heads, were involved in the research. The findings reveal that the construction of a halal tourism ecosystem involves six stakeholder components that interact and relate to each other during implementation. These stakeholders include the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia as the ”leading sector” responsible for regulating tourism development in various regions. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issues Fatwas to align tourism activities with the principles of the Qur’an and Hadith. Regional leaders play a vital role in policymaking, providing infrastructure, and supporting human resource development and funding for halal tourism initiatives. Tourism business actors, such as hotel owners, managers, tourist attractions, restaurants, and tourism bureaus, commit to capitalizing on halal tourism opportunities within their business operations. While the ideal halal tourism industry ecosystem relies on active involvement and proper execution of roles by all stakeholders, the study identifies challenges. Awareness and achievement of the vision and mission among stakeholders in developing halal tourism remain low due to suboptimal communication, coordination, and collaboration. Therefore, the government’s role is vital in acting as a conductor, harmonizing the efforts of stakeholders in the development of Indonesia’s halal tourism industry.
 Keywords: engagement model, halal ecosystem, tourism stakeholders

THE EFFORTS OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF MTA PESANTREN PUTRI AL-AMIEN IN DEVELOPING THE HALAL ECOSYSTEM IN THE ECONOMIC FIELD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF PP NO. 39 OF 2021 CONCERNING PBJPH

In the development of the Muslim population, which is currently expanding, it can cause or have a majoreffect on the economy in the surrounding community, including the Muslim population in Indonesia,which has an influence on the development of the halal ecosystem which has a great opportunity for theeconomy in Indonesia and in the world. Islamic boarding school educational institution which is one ofthe educational institutions engaged in teaching Islam, which exists in the midst of society. It has economicindependence that is well developed and managed through the economic system built by the boardingschool. And this shows that there is an economic and financial system that is managed through a shariafinancial system, so this is a reinforcement for the development of halal ecosystems in Islamic boardingschools. This study aims to determine how the independence efforts that have been instilled in the MTAPesantren Putri Al-Amien in the development of the halal ecosystem in the economic field from theperspective of PP No. 39 of 2021 concerning PBJPH. This type of research uses descriptive qualitativeresearch methods which are considered very appropriate in developing the potential for the halal ecosystemin the economic field owned by the MTA Pesantren Putri Al-Amien The results obtained in this studystate that the MTA Pesantren Putri Al-Amien already has independence in developing the halalecosystem in the economic field of the types of business units that exist in the Islamic Boarding Schoolenvironment, so that the Islamic Boarding School has the means in guidance to develop its independence.Keywords: Self-Reliance Efforts, Islamic Boarding School, Halal Ecosystem