Examining Islamic microfinance as a mechanism of Takaful in high-risk countries: case study of Palestine
Purpose This paper aims to identify the intersection between Islamic microfinance (MF) (IsMF) and Takaful in high-risk economies and propose a model for the sustainable application of IsMF. The word Takaful , although used to refer to Islamic insurance, means solidarity and is used as such in this paper. Design/methodology/approach The paper used a descriptive and analytical method to present findings derived from secondary data collected from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics and primary data from semi-structured interviews. Findings Need in the Palestinian household is very high, and the performance of Palestinian MF institutions (MFI) was found to have deviated from the spirit of MF. A significant shortcoming by MFI lies in the Palestinian law that focuses on organizing MFI’s operations as financial institutions only. With a deviated purpose and generalized laws, the paper proposed a model of IMF. The model consists of three stages covering mission and market-based financing for the economically incapable and those better off. Finally, enacting laws to protect micro-enterprises and cooperation between institutions that operate at each stage is necessary. Originality/value This research contributes to the literature on MF and IsMF, especially in high-risk countries. Furthermore, this study proposes a model for IsMF best practices based on the spirit of MF where it is most needed.
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2022
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Authors: | Migdad, Abdalrahman Mohamad |
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International Journal of Ethics and Systems. - Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 2514-9369, ZDB-ID 2934575-3. - Vol. 39.2022, 1, p. 126-142
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Publisher: |
Emerald Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Takaful | Microfinance | Solidarity | Socio-economic development | Islamic microfinance |
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