Transformation of pesantren's role in the Islamic economic ecosystem: From Islamic educational institution to agent of community empowerment

Noviyanti, Ririn, Asnawi, Nur and Khasanah, Umrotul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5412-5800 (2026) Transformation of pesantren's role in the Islamic economic ecosystem: From Islamic educational institution to agent of community empowerment. Journal of Economics, Entrepreneurship, Management Business and Accounting (JEEMBBA), 4 (5). pp. 214-242. ISSN 2985-3168

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Abstract

Purpose – This study examines the transformation of pesantren from Islamic educational institutions into community empowerment agents within the Islamic economic ecosystem. It explores strategies for economic self-sufficiency, empowerment mechanisms, and key implementation challenges. Design/methodology/approach – This study develops a conceptual framework through a literature-based approach, combining systematic literature review elements with secondary quantitative data. A total of 122 documents published between 2020 and 2026 were synthesized, alongside secondary data from Kemenag RI, P3M, LIPI, BPS, and OJK. Findings – The findings indicate that only 28% of pesantren operate independent business units, while 72% remain dependent on donations. Major challenges include limited access to shariah financing, business legality gaps, and low digital literacy. The analysis also identifies a digitalization paradox, where digital adoption is strongly associated with higher income despite its relatively low implementation across pesantren. Originality/Value – This study contributes by conceptualizing pesantren as theologically embedded hybrid organizations and proposing a conceptual framework for the Pesantren Economic Independence Index (PEII). It further introduces the concepts of virtuous institutional recursion and the legitimacy–efficiency paradox, providing a foundation for future empirical research on Islamic educational institutions and community economic empowerment.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	pesantren; economic independence; islamic economic ecosystem; community empowerment
Subjects:	14 ECONOMICS > 1499 Other Economics > 149999 Economics not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	Graduate Schools > Magister Programme > Graduate School of Islamic Economics
Depositing User:	Umrotul Khasanah
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2026 08:57

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