Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

Policy Strategies for Accelerating Poverty Reduction In Central Maluku Regency: Evidence from Program Convergence and Innovation

Ushan, Yuyun Masriana (Unknown)
Bugis, Muhammad (Unknown)
Matitaputty, Izaac Tonny (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Feb 2026

Abstract

Poverty is a multidimensional development challenge that requires integrated and sustainable policy responses. Central Maluku Regency has introduced several innovative poverty alleviation programs, namely Masohi Merakyat, Dompet Siafa, and MANTAB (Pinjaman Tanpa Bunga, Interest-Free Loans), as locally driven initiatives to address poverty. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of these innovative programs and to formulate policy strategies for accelerating poverty reduction in Central Maluku Regency. This study employed a descriptive approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods. The findings indicate that, while the implementation of the innovation programs can be classified as effective, their overall level of effectiveness remains relatively modest, with several indicators falling within the moderately effective category. Key constraints identified include limitations in the accuracy of poverty data, insufficient program socialization, suboptimal cross-sectoral synergy, and weaknesses in monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Based on a SWOT analysis, this study recommends an aggressive strategy focused on strengthening program convergence, improving data quality, optimizing stakeholder collaboration, and enhancing adaptive monitoring and evaluation systems that are responsive to local conditions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...