Thirteen students from the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (FEB UIII) attended the 10th International Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance Conference (IIMEFC) 2024, hosted by Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia.
Held in Jakarta on August 2-3, 2024, this prestigious annual event was organized by the Journal of Islamic Monetary Economics and Finance (JIMF), a Scopus-indexed journal published by the Bank Indonesia Institute. The conference brought together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss sustainability and Sharia practices in economics.
The group consisted of ten students from the MA in Economics program and three from the MFin in Sustainable Finance program. “Attending the conference was an eye-opening experience,” said Andhi Fajrin, an MA in Economics student. “We gained invaluable insights into the integration of Sharia principles with modern economic challenges.”
Dr. Yoga Affandi, Head of the Bank Indonesia Institute, inaugurated the conference, emphasizing the importance of Sharia economics and finance in promoting high-quality and inclusive economic growth. “It aims to foster research on inclusiveness and the green economy through the lens of Sharia economics and finance by leveraging fast-emerging technologies in the face of ongoing global challenges and uncertainty,” Dr. Affandi stated.
Bank Indonesia has embraced digital innovation to enhance the formulation of Sharia economic policies, promoting inclusive and sustainable growth. This vision aligns with FEB UIII’s commitment to ethical and sustainable economic development rooted in Sharia principles. UIII is dedicated to providing innovative, inclusive, and sustainable education and research, contributing to the development of Muslim societies.
Attending the IIMEFC 2024 not only broadened the students’ understanding of global Sharia economic practices but also underscored FEB UIII’s role in nurturing future leaders in sustainable finance.
