Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta
International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies (ICIES)

Community-Based Participatory Research for Pesantren: Developing a Business Database of HEBITREN Solo Raya

Date Published : 14 November 2025

Contributors

Muhammad Umam Maulana

Author

Rifky Dhimas Anggoro

Author

Melia Nurafani

Author

Asep Maulana Rohimat

Author

Keywords

Business database CBPR community empowerment HEBITREN Solo Raya pesantren business

Proceeding

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): The 5th International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies

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General Track

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Abstract

Pesantren are key drivers of community-based economic development in Indonesia, yet both pesantren and relevant government agencies often lack reliable business data, limiting effective policy design and targeted interventions. This study applies a Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approach to build a comprehensive business database of 21 pesantren under the HEBITREN Solo Raya network. By engaging pesantren leaders and business managers in identifying, collecting, and validating data, CBPR ensures accuracy, relevance, and a sense of ownership. The project involved focus group discussions, structured surveys, and in-depth interviews, followed by community validation meetings. The resulting database maps business types, turnover, managerial profiles, and operational challenges. These data are crucial to designing evidence-based, impactful programs that strengthen pesantren businesses and improve resource allocation. Findings show diverse economic activities—agribusiness, culinary ventures, and retail—with significant potential, yet hindered by limited access to capital, digital marketing, and managerial skills. This study demonstrates CBPR as an effective model for building data-driven strategies to empower the pesantren economy

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Muhammad Umam, M. U., Rifky Dhimas , R. D. ., Melia , M. ., & Asep Maulana, A. M. (2025). Community-Based Participatory Research for Pesantren: Developing a Business Database of HEBITREN Solo Raya. International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies (ICIES), 5(1), 1-10. https://conferences.uinsaid.ac.id/icies/paper/view/487