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COURSES CONTENTS AND TOPICS

  1. Understanding Global Economic Shifts
    • The changing global economic center of gravity: Implications for emerging economies.
    • Opportunities and challenges in a multipolar world economy.
  2. Islamic Economics: Foundations and Contemporary Relevance
    • Historical development and core principles of Islamic economics.
    • Bridging tradition and innovation in modern economic systems.
  3. Islamic Finance in a Turbulent World
    • Resilience of Islamic banking and finance during global economic disruptions.
    • Advances in Takaful and ethical capital markets.
  4. The Islamic Economy as an Alternative Economic System
    • Beyond products and consumers: Islamic economy as a holistic economic philosophy.
    • Islamic economic thought as a framework for equity, sustainability, and justice.
  5. Inclusive Economic Development
    • Leveraging Zakat, Waqf, and Sadaqah for poverty alleviation and social equity.
    • Models of financial inclusion through Islamic microfinance.
  6. Sustainable Development and Environmental Justice
    • Islamic perspectives on sustainability in the face of climate and resource crises.
    • Case studies on environmental stewardship within Islamic economic frameworks.
  7. Ethical and Halal Investments
    • Principles of Halal investing in a volatile global market.
    • The role of ethics in fostering sustainable economic growth.
  8. Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Islamic Economy
    • Encouraging youth and women’s entrepreneurship within Islamic principles.
    • Harnessing technology to advance Islamic economic practices.
  9. Policy, Governance, and Regulation
    • Shariah-compliant governance models for economic resilience.
    • Regulatory challenges and opportunities in the global Islamic financial sector.
  10. Crisis and Recovery: Lessons from Islamic Economic Models
    • Analysis of how Islamic finance has supported recovery during global economic downturns.
    • Case studies from regions adapting Islamic economics to modern challenges.
  11. The Future of Islamic Economics and Global Capitalism
    • Emerging trends: Digital currencies, green finance, and AI in Islamic finance.
    • Envisioning the role of Islamic economic principles in shaping the future of global capitalism.

Conclusion

The Africa Islamic Economic Forum is happy to announce its inaugural New Year School, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the understanding and implementation of Islamic economic principles across the continent. This program seeks to foster economic development, social equity, and financial inclusion through the unique lens of Islamic economics.

The Africa Islamic Economic Forum’s inaugural New Year School promises to be a transformative experience for all participants. By integrating Islamic economic principles with contemporary challenges, the program aims to contribute significantly to the economic and social development of Africa. We invite students, scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers to join us in this groundbreaking initiative to create a more just, equitable, and prosperous future. We invite you to join us for this inaugural session of discovery and dialogue. Let’s chart a course through these turbulent times—together.