Bogor, May 16, 2017. The development of zakat in Indonesia showing its progressive movement. As mentioned by Mrs. Nana Mintarti, member of National Board of Zakat (BAZNAS)  in the event of dies natalis of Faculty of Economics and Management, and launching program of Syariah Economic Departement, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). This progress is supported by the existence of studies in zakat field, such as study of zakat potential and impact to the poor people. The study led by CIBEST IPB and Central of Strategic Studies of BAZNAS not only implicate to the review of material aspect of mustahik (poor people), but also gain their spiritual aspect.

In addition, she explained that one important factor in the progress of national zakat is the availability of professional amil resources. Along with the development of education, especially in the field of Shariah Economics that will print freshgraduate of Shariah Economics, work at zakat instituions and become an Amil zakat will be one of careers choice. This statement is supported by designing of Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) and Indonesia National Qualification Framework (KKNI) by BAZNAS with the Ministry of Manpower - Republic of Indonesia.

Therefore, the cooperation between BAZNAS and the academic community becomes one of the ways in spreading and promoting zakat program. On the occasion, Mrs. Nana Mintarti also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in forming the Young Zakat Movement which expected to push the progress of zakat in Indonesia in encouraging national development.

(Source:Ayu - puskasbaznas.com /Transl: Lala)