Republika Hosts Dialogue on Strengthening Sustainable Halal Ecosystem

Republika is organizing the Islamic Finance Dialogue (IFD) 2026, a key event within the broader Indonesia Sharia Forum 2026. This dialogue serves as a platform for government officials, industry players, regulators, and academics to collaboratively enhance Indonesia's halal ecosystem, aiming for greater inclusivity, trustworthiness, and sustainability.

Under the theme "Halal Beyond Label: Building Trust, Integrity, and a Sustainable Lifestyle Ecosystem," the forum explores the evolving concept of halal. It moves beyond mere administrative compliance or product certification to encompass a comprehensive lifestyle ecosystem built on integrity, transparency, good governance, and sustainability across all value chains, including the financial systems that support it.

The IFD 2026 specifically addresses how universal halal values can be integrated with the development of the Islamic finance industry. This synergy is considered crucial for building an economic ecosystem that not only achieves business growth but also fosters trust, sustainability, and societal benefit. Republika hopes this forum will spark new ideas, collaborations, and innovations to solidify Indonesia's position as a global center for Islamic economics.

"This theme calls on all of us to see halal as an essential value that transcends mere formal certification. Halal must be the foundation of integrity, trust, and sustainability within Indonesia's Islamic economic ecosystem," stated Republika Director Rangga Danu. Keynote speakers include Masruroh from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and Riza Damanik from the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs.

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This theme calls on all of us to see halal as an essential value that transcends mere formal certification. Halal must be the foundation of integrity, trust, and sustainability within Indonesia's Islamic economic ecosystem.