Good Governance Framework for Corporate Waqf: Towards Accountability Enhancement

Paper accepted for Proceedings Of World Universities’ Islamic Philanthropy Conference 2013

7 Pages Posted: 23 May 2014

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Nathasa Mazna Ramli

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

Nurul Aini Muhamed

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

Date Written: December 2, 2013

Abstract

The revival of waqf institution creates the needs for good governance framework, which could improve transparency and accountability of the institution. One of the aspects least focused in waqf literature generally, and corporate waqf specifically, is on the governance issue. The objective of this paper therefore, is to evaluate the potential of developing a governance framework specifically for corporate waqf. The purposes of waqf are to provide continuous charity that could generate perpetual income flow for the needy. If good governance is in place, the accountability can be discharge to various stakeholders such as givers and beneficiaries. The paper looks at the potential of governance framework for corporate waqf. Looking at the nature of waqf institution, it can be either classified as a non-profit-organization or social enterprise. While the underlying principles of corporate waqf indicated that it can be categorized as a corporation and Islamic financial institution.The governance of these institutions are been examined to gauge themes and elements for good governance for corporate waqf. Findings of this paper opens to potential development of governance framework that may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of waqf management.

Keywords: Governance, Corporate Waqf, Islamic Philatrophic

Suggested Citation

Nathasa Mazna Ramli and Muhamed, Nurul Aini, Good Governance Framework for Corporate Waqf: Towards Accountability Enhancement (December 2, 2013). Paper accepted for Proceedings Of World Universities’ Islamic Philanthropy Conference 2013, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2437260

Nathasa Mazna Ramli (Contact Author)

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Nurul Aini Muhamed

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) ( email )

Bandar Baru Nilai
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan 71800
Malaysia

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