I-Finance Journal
Vol 12 No 1 (2026): I-FINANCE: a Research Journal on Islamic Finance

EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN UNEMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND GENDER DEVELOPMENT ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL POVERTY: INSIGHTS FROM ISLAMIC ECONOMICS

Rana Nadia Fitri (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung)
Madnasir (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung)
Agus Kurniawan (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Jun 2026

Abstract

Multidimensional poverty is a development issue that extends beyond income aspects, encompassing limited access to education, health, and a decent standard of living. From the Islamic economic perspective, poverty must be addressed through principles of justice, equity, and welfare. This study analyzes the influence of unemployment rate, education level, and Gender Development Index (GDI) on multidimensional poverty in Indonesia during the 2019–2024 period, both partially and simultaneously. Using a quantitative approach with secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) across 34 provinces, the analysis employs panel data regression with t‑test, F‑test, and coefficient of determination (R²). The results show that unemployment has a significant negative effect on multidimensional poverty, education has a negative but insignificant effect, and GDI has a significant negative effect. Simultaneously, the three variables have a significant influence, with an R² value of 48.59%. These findings indicate that reducing multidimensional poverty requires expanding employment opportunities, improving education quality, and strengthening gender equality—aligned with the Islamic economic principles of justice and social welfare.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

I-Finance

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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I-Finance: a Research Journal on Islamic Finance is a peer-reviewed journal on Islamic ...