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WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia. “Beyond Charity: Harnessing Waqf for Economic Prosperity”. 5 JUNE 2014 LE MERIDIEN JAKARTA, INDONESIA. WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia. Traditional and Contemporary Financing and Investment in Waqf Assets Role Players:
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WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia “Beyond Charity: Harnessing Waqf for Economic Prosperity” 5 JUNE 2014 LE MERIDIEN JAKARTA, INDONESIA
WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia Traditional and Contemporary Financing and Investment in Waqf Assets Role Players: Mr. Mohamed Azam bin Abdul Aziz,Director, Finance & Asset Development, Singapore Islamic Religious Authority, Engr. Syed Muhammed Asim Raza,Senior Project Specialist, Islamic Financial Services Department, Islamic Development Bank, Moderator: Mr. TanriAbeng,Founder & Chairman, Executive Centre for Global Leadership, Indonesia
WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia Mr. Mohamed Azam bin Abdul Aziz Director, Finance & Asset Development, Singapore Islamic Religious Authority
Traditional and Contemporary Financing and Investment in Waqf Assets WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE 5th June 2014
Financing & Investment of Waqf Assets • Traditional modes of financing • New ideas & innovation in financing • Transparency & Strategic Practices for higher returns
Profile of Wakaf Properties vested in Muis Total no. of properties Land Area 406, 910 sqft Nett Lettable Area 447, 233 sqft Valuation S$635million 157 10 Commercial Bldg 1 30 Shophouse 2 Commercial Units Residential Institution 114
Baitulmal Financing/ Investment Tenant Financing Shariah Compliant Bonds/ Sukuk Modes of Financing Utilised • Limited funding available • Baitulmal’s cash is tied-up for long periods (not sustainable) • More suited for minor upgrading works • Limited application • More passive – lower risk • Suitable for bigger projects • Relatively higher risk
A lesson from the Mosque Building Fund 23 mosques Built through Mosque Building Fund The Power of : Democratization of Philanthropy Crowdfunding / Collaborative Funding / Collective Giving
WakafIlmu – a ‘Cash’ Wakaf An Inclusive, Collective Wakaf: No minimum sum Open ended Managed by Muis: Governance and Oversight framework of a statutory board Beneficiary: Full-time and Part-time Islamic Education Trust Deed: Flexibility to invest beyond holding properties
Red House Project Create more floor areas for wakaf to generate revenue. Unlocking value of land. 20,000sqft 42,000sqft 6 shophouses 6 shophouses + 42 residential units Initial value. Future value. S$20mil S$65mil
Financing the Red House Project Warees Investment Pte Ltd WakafSheriffa Zain Individual Contributors Individual Contributors Wakaf ILMU WRH Pte Ltd Institutional Contributors 5 Mosques 1 Madrasah 1 Wakaf(reinvesting proceeds from its ‘sale’ of 99 year lease)
Governance & Good Management • Financing & Investment Structures and Mechanisms can be developed (relatively easy) • Financing, Support & Success dependent on Trust/Confidence, a Good Plan and Solid Management • Transparency & Good Governance • Proactive Mgmt, Strategic Planning & Reviews • Critical success factor
Wakaf Revitalisation Scheme 3.Optimise space productivity for income accretion 5.Prudent investment management 1.Proactive portfolio management 2.Innovative asset creation concepts 4.Community- centric and embrace sustainability
WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia Engr. Syed Muhammed Asim Raza Senior Project Specialist Islamic Financial Services Department Islamic Development Bank
WIEF-IDB AWQAF ROUNDTABLE Jakarta, Indonesia Session End
10th World Islamic Economic Forum 28- 30 October 2014 MadinatJumeirah Conference Centre, Dubai Thank You, See you in Dubai!