ENHANCING OF THE BLUE ECONOMY THROUGH FISHERMAN ZAKĀT-EMPOWERMENT: THE ROLE OF ZAKAT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION

Abstract

This article aims to present a model for empowering coastal communities through fisherman zakat to reduce poverty. It also explores the transformation of zakat instruments managed by Zakat Management Organizations, positioning them as catalysts for promoting environmental initiatives and fostering community empowerment within the blue economy framework. The methodology used is a qualitative approach with a descriptive type by collecting several secondary and primary data that are analyzed in depth. The object of this study is the fishermen empowerment program at LAZ Inisiatif Zakat Indonesia East Java. This study found that fishermen's zakat-empowerment, which is one of the blue economy concepts, has great potential to be implemented in Indonesia. The blue economy concept zakat empowerment program can have an impact on community development. Several fishermen who received benefits from the blue economy concept of zakat empowerment experienced improvements in material and spiritual aspects.