Baitul Mal wa Tamwil (BMT) in Economic Development

Author: Eka Wahyu Hestya Budianto
ISBN: xxx-xxx-xxxx-xx-x
Edition: First, January 2026/Rajab 1447 H
Page: xii + 300 p, B5 (18,2 cm x 25,7 cm)
Synopsis: Baitul Mal wa Tamwil (BMT) represents one of the most distinctive grassroots institutions within the architecture of Islamic economics and finance. Emerging from the fusion of social solidarity and commercial intermediation, BMT embodies a dual mission: managing social funds while providing Sharia-compliant financing to micro and small economic actors. In many developing contexts, BMT has evolved as a community-based response to financial exclusion, poverty, and structural inequality. This book explores the conceptual foundations, operational dynamics, developmental contributions, and future strategic direction of BMT in advancing sustainable economic development.