Economic Inclusion: A Study of the Economic Entities of Islamic Boarding Schools in Indonesia

Abstract

Besides functioning as the oldest educational institution in Indonesia, Islamic boarding schools also have a role as cultural institutions and economic institutions to solve various economic problems of the community through economic inclusion. This research aims to examine the economic inclusion of Islamic boarding schools and its implications in Indonesian Islamic boarding schools. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a comparative study approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and document review. This research uses the theory of economic inclusion, pesantren economy, economic entities. Research results: 1. Economic inclusion of Sidogiri Pasuruan Islamic Boarding School in Indonesia is the opening of all economic access for the wider community, community and stakeholder involvement in making economic decisions, community empowerment, strengthening business networks, increasing partner cooperation both at home and abroad in improving the economy of the boarding school. 2. The implications of the economic inclusion of Sidogiri Islamic Boarding School are increased community economic growth, the realization of community income equality, the community gets access to the economic resources of the boarding school.