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indicate that sharia micro finance contribute
significantly to the achievement of new economic
policies and models in creating wealth. That happens,
through improving the socio-economic welfare of the
poor and low income people, especially women. It
also plays a central role in creating jobs for women
especially those with low education. Therefore,
microfinance opens opportunities for economic
development.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to the Directorate of Research and
Community Service, the Directorate General of
Higher Education, the Ministry of Research,
Technology and Higher Education as the grant
(Kemenristek Dikti) beneficiary grant.
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