Event poster for Islamic Social Finance high-level roundtable
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The World Bank–INCEIF High-Level Roundtable on Islamic Social Finance, held on May 4 in Kuala Lumpur, convened a diverse group of policymakers, regulators, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore strategies for enhancing the impact of Islamic social finance in addressing poverty and promoting inclusive growth. Organized in collaboration with INCEIF University, the event aimed to foster dialogue on strengthening governance, improving impact measurement, and leveraging digital innovation across key instruments such as zakat, waqf, and Islamic microfinance. Participants shared practical experiences and emerging insights on program design, institutional coordination, and value-based implementation. The roundtable also sought to build consensus on actionable priorities and deepen cross-sector partnerships, contributing to a more coherent and effective Islamic social finance ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond.

Read Special Remarks by Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia at the World Bank-INCEIF High-Level Roundtable Discussion:

Optimizing Impact from Islamic Social Finance for Poverty Alleviation: Models and Way Forward

 

Download presentation slides:

High-Level Roundtable Discussion: Optimizing Impact from Islamic Social Finance for Poverty Alleviation – Models and Way Forward (Google Drive folder)

 

Download proceedings summary: 

Proceedings Summary, May 4, 2026

 

 

Group photo at High-Level Roundtable Discussion on Optimizing Impact from Islamic Social Finance  (ISF) for Poverty Allevi

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Date: May 03 - 04, 2026 ET