Research CENTER

Advancing Islamic Finance for Global Sustainable Development

The Centre of Excellence in Islamic Finance for SDGs is a joint initiative of Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute — mobilizing Islamic finance to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

About the Centre of Excellence

Established as a joint initiative between Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Institute, the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Islamic Finance for SDGs serves as a global hub for advancing Islamic finance as a powerful instrument for sustainable development.

We bring together researchers, policymakers, financial institutions, and industry leaders to strengthen the development of Islamic finance and amplify its measurable impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our Research Focus

Islamic Finance & SDG Advancement

The systemic role of Islamic financial systems in advancing the SDGs

Islamic Social Finance Impact

Impact studies on Zakat, Waqf, and Cash Waqf-Linked Sukuk (CWLS)

Institutional Roles

How Islamic banks, microfinance, and fintech support sustainable development

Public-Private Partnerships

Case studies of Islamic PPPs in sustainable infrastructure investment

Digital Finance & Inclusion

Digital finance, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic growth

Backed by Global Institutions

The CoE is powered by a tripartite partnership of world-class institutions committed to ethical finance and sustainable development.

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