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An Overview of the Government of Indonesia’s Sustainable Initiatives to Encourage Saving Behaviour among Zakat Recipients in Indonesia

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It seems that the Indonesian government has made several efforts to promote sustainable development and address poverty in Indonesia. While it is impossible to pinpoint the precise impact of these initiatives on the saving habits of zakat beneficiaries, they may probably help to increase economic stability and financial security, which in turn may have an impact on Indonesian zakat recipients’ saving habits. However, we know relatively little about the saving patterns of Indonesian zakat beneficiaries. As a result, the purpose of this conceptual paper is to review previous literature to discuss issues concerning saving habits among zakat recipients and government efforts in Indonesia to promote saving behaviour among zakat recipients. The study discussions could lead to a better understanding of the recent development and trend of the Indonesian government's efforts.
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