SESRIC, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) of the Republic of Indonesia and the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT), will organise a virtual Workshop on “Islamic Digital Economy in OIC Member Countries” on 5-6 August 2024 within the framework of its Digital Capacity Building (Digi-CaB) and Halal Capacity Building (Halal-CaB) Programmes.

The workshop aims to explore the Islamic Digital Economy (IDE), highlighting successful models / business industries, and addressing the challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in this transformative sector among relevant national institutions in OIC countries.

Key topics to be covered in the workshop include:

• Introduction to IDE;
• Integrating Islamic Principle and Moral Values into Economic Development and Digital Transformation;
• The Rise of Digital Economy and Bridging the Digital Divide;
• Strategy in Developing and Operating IDE Business and Services: E-commerce, Halal Industry and Islamic Fintech;
• Emergence and Working Mechanism of Islamic Capital Market;
• Application of Islamic Commercial Law;
• Ethical Consumption and Economic Empowerment in the Digital Age: The Role of IDE;
• Infrastructure for Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity; and
• OIC Countries’ Experiences and Best Practices in IDE.

For more information about SESRIC Capacity Building Programmes, please visit: https://www.sesric.org/tcd-cab.php.

Document

• Draft Concept Note (English) (Arabic) (French)